Low-friction surface chain

Falcon Belting's (Oklahoma City, OK) patented new C-17 chain uses LFS(TM) (low friction surface) technology to permit products to slide along a conveyor line with fewer lockups and less product damage.

DuPont Packaging
May 31st, 1996
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Products rest on thousands of tiny raised points, instead of on the actual chain, reducing accumulation of debris. Made of DuPont's Delrin® plastic.

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