We are world leaders in the supply of premium
quality steel belts for the high productivity
manufacture of WBP products including particle
board, MDF and OSB. Our global service network
provides responsive local support to ensure
maximum press uptime.
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IPCO is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers ofpremium quality steel press belts used in the production of particleboard, MDF, OSB and coated boards.
Our experience of working with the woodindustry extends back more than 100 years to1901 when the world’s first steel belt was used
to transport waste from a Swedish sawmill.
Since then, our business has been responsible
for a series of industry firsts, including thefirst stainless steel belt, the first endless steel
belt, the first 3 mm thick steel belt, and thelargest WBP steel belt ever produced.
We also developed the world’s first continuallyoperating double belt press, establishing theprinciple that remains the basis of modern day
WBP presses.
Today we are a trusted and experienced
supplier to all major press manufacturers andto end users in every corner of the world.

As well as supplying high-quality press belts,
we help manufacturers achieve optimum
product quality – an important differentiating
factor in what is an increasingly competitivemarket – through high quality service, while atthe same time maximizing press productivity:• Engineering expertise• Research & development• Unique steel grades/properties• World’s widest steel belts• Patented service tools
World-class manufacturing capability
We supply belts in three main steel grades tosuit different requirements – 1100C, 1500SM
and 1650SM – and can produce belts in thicknesses from 1.2 to 3.5 mm, and in widths of up
to 4 620 mm.

Specialised machinery and production techniques areused in the manufacture of steel belts for WBP double beltpresses in order to meet the fine tolerances required bythis industry.

Our range of belt materials enables us to supply
products delivering the optimum combinationof tensile strength; elasticity and thermal
conductivity; and resistance to corrosion andgeneral wear and tear.

With the market moving towards ever thinnerboards – produced at speeds up to 2 000 mm/
sec – the need for near perfection in belt quality
is intensifying, and we continue to invest in the
precision technologies necessary to deliver tothe highest standards.
IPCO press belts are ground to a thickness
tolerance of just 50 microns (0.05 mm) over theentire belt. For press belts wider than 1 500 mm,
two or even three single belts are welded
together longitudinally to create a belt of therequired width.

2We continually work to improve the tolerances
we can offer – thickness deviation, ﬂatness andstraightness – and our ability to meet demanding
delivery schedules.
Quality and environmental management
We aim to meet customer expectations andrequirements for all products and services,and to minimize our impact on the environment.
We do this by implementing stringent quality
controls throughout the manufacturing process,from selection of raw materials, throughproduction systems and technologies, to rigorouschecking of the final product. We are certified
to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.

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And by equipping a customer’s technicians withthe skills and tools to complete repairs without
having to call out an IPCO engineer, we can help
deliver significant savings in both time and cost.
QuickTools for fast, high quality repairs
All our engineers are equipped with a rangeof specialist IPCO QuickTools that have been
purpose designed to enable fast repairs tothe highest possible quality.
QuickDisc family
The IPCO QuickTool family has been developed
over the years to meet the changing needs ofthe WBP industry, and includes the QuickDisc,a tool used for removing the damaged area of abelt and cutting out a replacement disc fromthe spare section supplied with every IPCO belt.
QuickDisc Plus 500
The most advanced model in this range is the
QuickDisc Plus 500, a self-contained cutting,welding and grinding system that can be used
to replace damaged areas up to 480 mm indiameter.
The first stage in the process is to remove thedamaged area – and create the replacement
disc – using the automatic carbide cutter.
The cutter is then replaced in the jig by a trackwelding unit that ensures accurate, semi-automatic replacement of the disc. Once welding
has been completed, the weld area is grounddown and the repair is complete.

QuickAnnealer
The benefits of the QuickDisc are enhancedby the QuickAnnealer, a tool that applies aconcentrated heat of up to 600 °C to the weld
area. This improves the hardness of the weldby as much as 30%, making it much closer tothat of the press belt itself. This in turn ensuresa premium quality repair, significantly reducing
the risk of the faint white rings that may otherwise be visible on end products following a discrepair, particularly on thin boards.
QuickCutter
The QuickCutter enables efficient and precise
on-site cutting and end preparation of belts up
to 4 mm thick, and can be tailored to almost
any belt cutting need.
QuickPeener
The QuickPeener is used to repair deformities
that can appear in a press belt over time, andcan be employed without stopping production
or dismantling the belt.
QuickGrinder
The IPCO QuickGrinder is used for smoothing out
cross welds with minimal thickness deviation.

Global service network for premium
productivity
The supply of press belts is just the beginning of a relationship; wealso help our customers maximize belt lifetime, product quality andplant productivity through a global service operation manned by
specialist service teams.

Press downtime can be extremely costly so weare geared up to providing a rapid and efficient
response to any belt related issues.
As well as carrying out repairs, our engineers
can ensure maximum return on investment
though planned maintenance and preventativework:• Service line for 24/7 support.
• Easy access to specialist service technicians
worldwide.
• Local presence in over 130 countries.
• Steel belt inspection, repair and replacement.
• Spare parts, consumables and tools forin-house teams.
• Customer seminars and in-house training.

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Training for in-house teams
We also support customers through on-goingprogrammes of technician training. By passing
on the knowledge and expertise to carry out
preventative maintenance in-house, the risk of
unnecessary downtime is immediately reduced.
As well as delivering practical training on
specific issues such as maintenance, troubleshooting and repair methods, we also aimto build an understanding of the importanceof planned service routines.

5Belt grades and technical data
We supply three main steel grades to the wood based panel
market: one carbon grade, used for single opening presses, andtwo stainless grades, used on double belt presses.
IPCO 1100C
IPCO 1100C belt grade is a hardened andtempered carbon steel that offers:• Very good static strength• Very good fatigue strength• Very good thermal properties• Excellent wear resistance• Good repairability

IPCO 1500SM and IPCO 1650SM
IPCO 1500SM and IPCO 1650SM are made fromlow carbon, martensitic, precipitation hardened
stainless steel.

Size range

Size range

IPCO 1100C

IPCO 1500SM and 1650SM

Belt thickness

1.2 and 1.4 mm

Belt width up to (mm)Both grades offer:• Excellent static strength• Excellent fatigue strength• Good corrosion resistance• Very good wear resistance• Very good repairability

Belt thickness

1.8 up to 3.5 mm

Belt width up to (mm)1 240Single width

1 560

Single width

2 380

One long weld

2 790*

One long weld

3 500

Two long welds

4 400

Two long welds

4 620Three long welds* For central weld 3 030 mm

Mechanical and physical properties at room temperature – approx values
IPCO 1100C

IPCO 1500SM

IPCO 1650SM

Proof strength, MPa (ksi)

1 100 (159)

1 420 (206)

1 580 (229)Tensile strength, MPa (ksi)

1 200 (174)

1 500 (218)

1 600 (232)

Density, kg/m3 (lb/in3)   7 850 (0.284)   7 800 (0.282)   7 740 (0.280)

Modulus of elasticity, MPa (ksi) x 103   196 (28.38)

197 (28.6)

197 (28.6)

Thermal expansion, 1/°C (1/°F) x 10 , 20 – 100°C (68 – 212°F)

10.4 (5.8)

10.8 (6.0)

10.9 (6.1)

Thermal conductivity, W/(m ∙ °C) (Btu/(ft ∙ h ∙ °F))   39 (22)16 (9.2)

15 (8.7)

Specific heat capacity, kJ/(kg ∙ °C) (Btu/(lb ∙ °F))

0.46 (0.11)

0.46 (0.11)

0.50 (0.12)

6For further information, contact your local IPCO office or visit our website ipco.com

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