Abstract: A conveyor belting comprising a plurality of like modules having a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent associated therewith, is described. The modules are of an integral molded construction and the antimicrobial agent is preferably a chlorinated phenoxy incorporated into the polymeric material comprising the modules. The belting of the present invention is particularly useful for conveying and transporting foods including food processing and food handling applications.

Abstract: A belting having synthetic polymeric weft yarns that are associated with warp yarns of a natural fiber, is described. The belting can be woven to the broadest width allowable by a loom and then cut to a desired width. The cutting device is heated to simultaneously melt the several weft yarns which upon cooling fuse to form a sealed lateral edge that prevents the belting from fraying and unraveling at the fused edge during use. The broad cloth can also be cut to size and then the severed lateral edges is melted using a fusing device.

Abstract: A double-scrim belting (10) is described having a first woven scrim (12) and a spaced apart and substantially parallel second woven scrim (14) connected by staple fibers (18) consolidated together through entanglement and integrated with the scrims through entanglement, both entanglements being of the kind typically produced by needling. If desired, a non-woven web of staple fibers is needled to the outer surfaces of the scrims and the thusly formed belting is completely encapsulated in a matrix of elastomeric material 36. If the belting is intended to be used to convey food grade products, preferably an antibacterial agent is incorporated into the elastomeric material to inhibit bacterial growth.

Abstract: The disclosure is of conveyor belting and a method for its manufacture. The belting comprises a plurality of substantially parallel, uncrimped textile yarns of a specific character, embedded in a matrix of a specific class of ionomer elastomeric resin. The belting of the invention is useful to manufacture conveyor belts which exhibit advantageous properties of wear resistance, flexibility, stability in running, structural integrity and resistance to food, oils, fats, and like staining.

Abstract: A portable, fire-resistant barrier for the containment of marine oil spills comprises a continuous length of interwoven high-temperature resistant yarns and metallic wires, coated with a high-temperature resistant synthetic polymeric resin. The woven fabric barrier is buoyed by fire-resistant buoys and stabilized with ballast.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a conveyor belting particularly useful in conveying edible dough and bakery articles made therefrom during bakery operations. The belting comprises a base of interwoven polyester yarns to which there has been needled a surface of a batt of non-woven polypropylene fibers.