DuPont Hytrel TPC-ET thermoplastic elastomer is being used to spearhead development of a ground-breaking metal and x-ray detectable conveyor belt. DuPont Performance Materials collaborated with conveyor belt manufacturer Esbelt, to introduce an innovative and more effective polymer which allow a better detectability to avoid food contamination.
DuPont Hytrel offers the flexibility of rubber with the strength and processability of thermoplastics to produce conveyor belts. This versatile copolyester allows for detectability whilst maintaining its heat and chemical resistance for a flexible and durable material. It is part of DuPont’s portfolio in metal and x-ray detectable polymers and is an excellent combination to be used in the production of a new conveyor belt with enhanced contamination control.