Cotton webbing has been very widely used in the production of biscuits
throughout the World for several generations. Although many attempts have been
made to develop other types of conveyor belting for the specialised application
the traditional cotton webbing remains the firm favourite of biscuit
manufacturers everywhere. The release properties and absorption characteristics
of woven cotton cannot be matched by more modern materials.
The availability of the unique skills required to produce a finely woven, two
ply, cotton webbing has diminished in recent years as the heavy weaving
industry has contracted. At Marathon, we have reversed this trend by investing
in an expansion programme which has increased our manufacturing capacity to
eighteen heavy looms working solely on biscuit webbing. We believe that we are
the only remaining volume producer of the traditional densely woven styles
which have always enjoyed an excellent reputation in the industry. Our
lightweight and heavyweight biscuit webbings are still produced to the original
specification which have proved so successful over the years.
We carry a large inventory of standard widths and many non standards are also available from stock. As a general guide to our ex-stock range we list below the widths (mm) which we endeavour to hold at all times.
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Lightweight, 1.5mm thick - 300, 700, 800, 825, 838 850, 900, 915, 1000, 1050, 1070, 1100, 1250, & 1300. |
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Heavyweight, 2.5mm thick - 200, 250, 300, 850, 900, 915, 1000, 1050, 1100, 1300, 1325, & 1350. |
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We also carry in stock a limited range of lightweight polyester webbings which are recommended for high frequency ovens. |
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Spliced and sewn endless belts can be offered in any of the widths indicated within a few days. |
Although our primary products are premium quality webbing we are always happy
to quote against customer samples of inferior qualities which are sometimes
preferred on less arduous applications when initial outlay has to take priority
over performance and life expectancy. In addition to our biscuit webbing looms
we operate a further diverse range of looms which enables us to weave any type
of woven belt produced by our many competitors supplying lower specification
webbings and unable to produce premium qualities. More than 80% of our
production of heavy industrial textiles is exported to over 90 countries. This
success has resulted in our gaining the Queen's Award for Export Achievement on
two occasions.
In these days of environmental concerns we are pleased to be able to say that our cotton webbings originate from a natural product and being biodegradable can be returned to the earth when their useful life is ended. This is becoming an increasingly important attribute as the controls on emissions and waste disposal are being tightened in an effort to correct the legacy of a deteriorating global environment. It is said that an environmental revolution will take place in industry over coming years and most companies will have to demonstrate a level of control of their total impact on the environment. Cotton webbings represent a tiny step in the right direction.
