Next generation Shoe Press Belts to Meet the Demands of Advanced Papermaking
The shoe press is becoming an essential component for achieving papermaking machines that are faster and more energy-efficient and also for improving the quality of the paper produced. Therefore, the requirements for shoe press belts under such critical conditions are diversifying and advancing. Yamauchi applied its advanced polyurethane development capability and processing technology, which were accumulated more than 50 years, and successfully developed next-generation shoe press belts with dramatically improved durability, reliability, dewatering performance and other characteristics. Yamabelt is highly acclaimed by users all over the world.
What Makes Our Shoe Press Belts Unique?
Exceptional Wear Resistance Through Advanced Polyurethane Technology
Yamauchi holds decades of polyurethane development expertise to enhance crack and abrasion resistance in its shoe press belts. Combined with a durable base fabric, this technology significantly extends product lifespan. Even under high speed, high pressure conditions, Yamabelt delivers long term reliability and consistent performance
Customized Groove Designs Backed by Yamauchi’s Processing Expertise
Drawing on our decades of expertise in groove processing, we offer a wide range of groove designs including intermittent grooves; we tailor to your specific operations conditions. This precision engineering results in superior dewatering efficiency and optimized water removal performance
Contact for Shoe Press Belts
André Hüttner
Contact our Sales Manager for Shoe Press Belts, for tailored solutions and expert advice. Reach out via email at andre.huettner@astenjohnson.com
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