TOOLS OF THE TRADE BELTING IT OUT Worker safety and food safety are drivers in today's conveyor technology BY LY N N P E T R A K | m e a t p o u l t r y @ s o s l a n d.c o m N 78 MEAT+ POULTRY | 08.17 | www.meatpoultry.com Photos courtesy of Wire Belt Co. of America Sanitary design is one of the most important issues when it comes to creating belting and conveyor systems. ooks and crannies are fine for things like charming old houses and toasted bread - not for equipment used in the handling of meat and poultry. There can be many such nooks and crannies in belts and conveyor systems that move perishable and, often, raw meat and poultry products along the line at processing plants, posing issues with bacteria buildup and potential contamination. To lower food safety risks, processors and equipmenthttp://www.meatpoultry.com