Belco Introduces Narrow Cut Hot Log Saw Technology

Belco Industries' Patented Hot Log Saw introduced the aluminum extrusion industry to a new technology, Belco has now improved that idea with significant reduction in wasted aluminum by reducing saw chips. The new "Narrow Cut Hot Log Saw" (NCHS) has been commissioned at Crystal Extrusion Systems, LTD. in their Union, Missouri plant. Many said the original Hot Log Saw was one of the most innovative ideas to be presented in years to the aluminum extrusion industry, and now Belco, with the cooperation of B&O Saws has improved the Hot Log Saw technology even further. Combining patented technology from Otto Junker, UK LTD.and the expertise of B&O Saws in cutting hot aluminum logs, Belco now has increased the savings of installing a Narrow Cut Hot Log Saw over the old shear and single blade technology. With its lower scrap reduction characteristics and even lower maintenance requirements, extruders will find it an easy decision to implement the NCHS into their extrusion operations.

Belco is celebrating 50 years in business during 2009.

For 50 years Belco Industries has been providing the world's best Extrusion handling systems and heating equipment. Add to that industry leading Powder and Paint Finishing systems and you get one of the most diverse and capable companies in the business today.

Belco has the first installation of their Patented Hot Log Saw system in Belgium.

With the recent start-up of the new saw in Europe Belco is looking to continue expanding the customer base for the newest cost saving and revolutionary piece of equipment in the Aluminum Extrusion Industry.

BELCO INDUSTRIES POWDER COATING SYSTEM RAISES THE BAR ON QUALITY

GREENVILLE, MICH (January 26, 2009) – When Northland-Marvel, a leading manufacturer of premium undercounter refrigeration products, refrigerator/freezer systems, wine cellars, beverage and wine refrigerators, refrigerated drawers, outdoor refrigerators, ice machines and beverage dispensers began their quest to source a powder coating system suitable for the caliber of products that they produce, they turned to Belco Industries, an industry veteran for 50 years building quality systems.

Northland-Marvel's requirements were very demanding due to their insistence on improving their already sound reputation. Combined with the need to close both of their existing facilities and relocate into a new facility, time was of the essence. Belco's engineering team and manufacturing people worked closely with Northland-Marvel and the building contractors, to ensure that the system would be installed on time.

Most of the components were pre-assembled at Belco's manufacturing facility thereby greatly reducing the installation time. This was an important point in the contract since the building was not available until November and the contract start up time was the beginning of January, right after the holiday season. Due to the co-coordinated effort of all the teams involved, the system was installed on time and within budget.

The turnkey installation included the Pretreatment System with RO unit, Moisture Drying Oven, Powder Cure Oven, Environmental Room, Overhead Conveyor, Installation of the Nordson Powder Coating equipment, and Computer Control System.

Northland-Marvel was impressed with Belco's attention to detail and willingness to take on and respond to any issues that came up during the installation process.