Industries

Media No. 2005

Bakery, Biscuit and Snacks

Conveyor and
Processing Belts for the
Bakery Industry

Habasit–Solutions in motion
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Contents

Introduction 3
Process overview: Hearth bread processing 4
Process overview: Bread and bun processing 5
Process overview: Flatbread line 6–7
Process overview: Puff pastry dough processing 8
Process overview: Biscuit manufacturing 9
Process overview: Baked, salty snacks / 10 – 11
Direct expanded snacks
Variety of product ranges 12
Variety of belt surfaces / styles 13 – 13a
Bakery application and possible belt types 14 – 15a
The Habasit website 15b
Features and benefits 16 – 20
Services – General services 21
Services – Customized services 22
The Habasit Solution 23

Product liability, application considerations

If the proper selection and application of Habasit products are NOT recommended by an authorized Habasit sales specialist, the selection
and application of Habasit products, including the related area of product safety, are the responsibility of the customer.
All indications / information are recommendations and believed to be reliable, but no representations, guarantees, or warranties of any
kind are made as to their accuracy or suitability for particular applications. The data provided herein are based on laboratory work with
small-scale test equipment, running at standard conditions, and do not necessarily match product performance in industrial use. New
knowledge and experiences can lead to modifications and changes within a short time without prior notice.
BECAUSE CONDITIONS OF USE ARE OUTSIDE OF HABASIT’S AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES CONTROL, WE CANNOT
ASSUME ANY LIABILITY CONCERNING THE SUITABILITY AND PROCESS ABILITY OF THE PRODUCTS MENTIONED HEREIN. THIS
ALSO APPLIES TO PROCESS RESULTS / OUTPUT / MANUFACTURING GOODS AS WELL AS TO POSSIBLE DEFECTS, DAMAGES,
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND FURTHER-REACHING CONSEQUENCES.
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Introduction

Innovation is a key word at Habasit Focus on bakery and biscuit processing

Habasit has developed an extensive variety of solutions Whether handling dough, cooling baked
that allow customers to choose the best product for their products, molding, cutting or packaging, Habasit
application. offers a complete product range for the bakery,
Special focus of all developments is on the increasing biscuit and snack processing industry.
hygiene standards within the food industry. Habasit offers This includes all kind of fabric belts and modular
products that comply with HACCP principles and guarantee belts with different surface finish.
trouble-free and safe food production. Beyond this, to
provide additional safety, Habasit has recently introduced
unique products such as HyGUARD® and HabaGUARD®
conveyor belts containing antimicrobial additives, Cleanline® Image: Paal packaging machinery
food belts coated with a modified polyolefine and HySAN®,
high oil and fat resistant PVC coated belts.
Special features offer the TPU non-fray and frayless
belts, which minimizes fibre contamination due to their
specific fabric construction. Another new development is
the high grade Silicone coated product range.
A Habasit speciality are the seamless produced Grabber®
Vertical-Form-Fill-Seal belt and folder-gluer belts for reliable
friction-feed applications.
Additional products like HabasitLINK® and KVP plastic
modular belts, HabaCHAIN® plastic chains, HabaSYNC®
timing belts and accessories like cleats, edge-sealing
profiles and side-walls complete the range.
Habasit is the only belt supplier to manufacture and offer
the full package of fabric based and plastic modular belts.

More than 60 years of experience

With a comprehensive global network, Habasit is able to
respond to any request that you may have with nothing
less than an outstanding belting solution of highest quality,
tailored to your specific needs.
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Process / application overview (schematic)
Hearth bread processing

Dough loader
Dough divider

Preproofer Final proofer

Molder, rounder

Feeding belt
Molder
Round loaf shaping belts
Feeding belt Feeding belt

Oven
Cooling station

Cooling conveyor belt

Remark: The drawings are schematic examples of selected applications /

processes. The drawings do not claim completeness. The belt recommendations
(use / application / layout) are only general suggestions. Due to the complexity
of various processes, technical requirements and decisive external influences
(e.g. nature or property of transported goods, process speed, steps of treatment /
handling, environment or process temperature, humidity, chemicals, additives,
ingredients, recipes, etc.) there are many possible solutions.
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Process / application overview (schematic)
Bread and bun processing

Linear proofer

Dough divider/rounder

Drag roller

Spreader conveyor belt Spiral proofer

Forming
Flourduster station
Loaded
Sprinkler/sifter
baking trays

Spreader
conveyor belt

Molder belt

Transfer
conveyor belt
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Process / application overview (schematic)
Flatbread line

Preproofer Press roll

Dough divider
Proofer

Crossroller

Conveyor belt
Sheeter belts
Transfer
conveyor belt
Proofer belts

Remark: The drawings are schematic examples of selected applications /

processes. The drawings do not claim completeness. The belt recommendations
(use / application / layout) are only general suggestions. Due to the complexity
of various processes, technical requirements and decisive external influences
(e.g. nature or property of transported goods, process speed, steps of treatment /
handling, environment or process temperature, humidity, chemicals, additives,
ingredients, recipes, etc.) there are many possible solutions.
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Baking oven

Transfer
conveyor belt
Conveyor belt
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Process / application overview (schematic)
Puff pastry dough processing

Dough
(blitz all in)
1st folding station
Layered
Dough sheeter Shortening extruder dough/fat
(sandwich
method)

Curling roller Layered

dough/fat Guillotine/
(role-in method) cutter

Dough conveyor belt

Gauge roll
Crossroller

Reversing
conveyor belt
Gauge roll

Remark: The drawings are schematic examples of selected applications /

processes. The drawings do not claim completeness. The belt recommendations
(use / application / layout) are only general suggestions. Due to the complexity
of various processes, technical requirements and decisive external influences
(e.g. nature or property of transported goods, process speed, steps of treatment /
handling, environment or process temperature, humidity, chemicals, additives,
ingredients, recipes, etc.) there are many possible solutions.
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Process / application overview (schematic)
Biscuit manufacturing

Biscuits
Dough feeder

Rotary
molder
Sprinkler
Depositor
Washer
Depositor (Jam)

Feeding belt
Functional belts

Oven tunnel Cooling system

Cooling belt
Crackers Transfer conveyor belt

Laminator
for crackers
Gauge Rotary
rolls cutter Scrap take away/
Rework system
Enrober
Cooling system

Functional belts
Rework conveyor belts

Cooling belt
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Process / application overview (schematic)
Baked, salty snacks / Direct expanded snacks

Baked, salty snacks Proofer

Dough sheeter

Length-/
crossroller Length-/ Inclined
Folding
device crossroller belt

Transfer belt

Process belt

Spreader
Tray loader belts
Breadstick
machine

Tray unloading Transfer belt

Inclined belt

Direct expanded snacks

Extruder

Inclined
belt

Feeding belt

Remark: The drawings are schematic examples of selected applications /

processes. The drawings do not claim completeness. The belt recommendations
(use / application / layout) are only general suggestions. Due to the complexity
of various processes, technical requirements and decisive external influences
(e.g. nature or property of transported goods, process speed, steps of treatment /
handling, environment or process temperature, humidity, chemicals, additives,
ingredients, recipes, etc.) there are many possible solutions.
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Oven

Cooling conveyor

Transfer belt

Surge bin
Dryer

Coater/tumbler

Inclined Filling station

belt
Inclined
belt
Transfer belt

Transfer belt

Transfer belt
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Variety of Product Ranges

The right choice

Habasit has developed an extensive variety of solutions that allow customers to choose the best
product for their specific application. Habasit is the only belt supplier to manufacture and offer
the full package of fabric based and plastic modular belts.

Conveyor and processing belt ranges

Construction / Materials / Components variation

Plastic modular belts Slat Top chains, Knuckle Fabric belts

chains, Conveyor chains

PP POM (Polyoxymethylene ) Fabric surface

(Polypropylene)

PE Glass reinforced PP TPU coated

(Polyethylene)
Special materials TPO coated
POM/AC
(Polyoxymethylene /Acetal) Please consult
product
PVC coated
PA and high temperature materials brochure 4122
HabaCHAIN® Silicone coated
Please consult
product
Non-woven belts
brochure 4178
HabasitLINK®

Timing belts

HabiPLAST ®

Polyurethane with steel

cord tensile member

Polyurethane with aramide

Gear motors Guides for roller chains and belts tensile member
For further For details For details
information and further and further
please consult information information
www. please consult please consult
rossimotoriduttori.it product bro- product bro-
chure 4097 chure 4107
HabiPLAST® HabaSYNC®
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Variety of belt surfaces / styles

Food conveyor belt surfaces

To fulfill a specific process step or a defined function the belt surface plays a key role.
Based on surface structure and material inherent properties a multitude of function possibilities are given.
See below some examples of the large variety of surface structures and properties.

Illustrations: Product view from top (running direction from left to right).

Fabric based belts Plastic modular belts

Available belt surface
properties
• Super adhesive
• Adhesive
• Medium adhesive
• Non adhesive

Blank surface Flat Top 0.5“ Flush Grid 0.5“

(absolutely smooth)

Fabric surface Fabric surface Flat Top 1“ Diamond Top 1“

(fine structure) (rough structure)

Waffle structure Saw tooth profile Flush Grid 1“ Radius Flush Grid 1“
structure

Diagonal Quadrillé (quadrangular) Micropitch Texture Top 0.5“

rhomboid positive pattern / structure HDS 605TT
pattern / structure
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Plastic chains

Slat Top (straight) Slat Top Tab (radius)

Knuckle Chain (straight) Knuckle Chain (radius)

Conveyor Chain Conveyor Chains (Grip Top)

Straight Low Backline Pressure Chain

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impregnated
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Hearth bread processing
dough loader • • • • •
dough divider / feeder belt • • • • • • • •
moulder / rounder • • • • • • • • •
proofer / pre-proofer • • • • • • • •
oven infeed • • • •
oven take-off • • •
cooling conveyor / lines • • • • • • •
check weighing • • • • •
packaging • • • • • • • • • • •
Bread and bun processing
spreader conveyor • • • • •
belt proofer • • • • • • • •
moulder / forming station • • • • • • • •
transfer conveyor (sprinkler) • • • • • • • • • •
oven infeed • • • •
oven take-off • • •
pan dump conveyor • •
cooling conveyor • •
freezing line (optional)
slicing / bun cutting • • • • • • • •
check weighing • • • • •
packaging • • • • • • • • • • •
pan return conveyor • •
Puff pastry processing
dough conveyor (sheeter / extruder / curling) • • • • •
cross roller line • • • • •
transfer conveyor • • • • •
gauge roll / calibration • • • • •
folding station / reversing conveyor • • • • •
cross roller line • • • • • • •
oven infeed •
oven take-off •
cooling conveyor •
freezing line (optional)
check weighing • • • • •
packaging • • • • • • • • • • •
Biscuit manufacturing
dough feeder (biscuits) • • • •
rotary moulder (biscuits) • • •
sprinkler / depositor (biscuits) • • • • • • • •
laminator line (crackers) • • • • • • • •
rotary cutter (crackers) • • • • • • •
scrap / rework line • • • •
oven infeed •
oven take-off •
cooling conveyor • • • • • • • • • • •
transfer conveyor • • • • • • •
enrobing / icing • • • • • • • •
check weighing • • • • • •
packaging • • • • • • • • • • • •
Other bakery applications
spiral / radius belt
metal detector • • • •
powerturn / curve conveyor • •
inclined / declined conveyor • • • • •
inspection line • • • • • • • • • • •
pan washing •
Baked and salty snacks
process belt • • • • •
inclined belt • •
spreader belt • • •
transfer belt • •
Corn / potato & direct expanded snacks
feeding belt
inclined belt • •
transfer belt •
Flatbread processing
process belt • • • • • • • • •
rework belt • • • • • •
proofer belt • • •
cooling belt
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Fray belts Cleanline® PVC belts N-Line
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• • • The application / belt matrix is one of many solutions.
• • • • No guarantee is made as to its completeness.
• • • • • For details or further information please contact your
• • • • • • local Habasit partner.
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In-depth Information
Habasit Website

Additional information regarding products, use, application descriptions, technical key data and
engineering notes may be found at:

www.habasit.com or www.habasitlink.com
Main page:
Select
CONVEYOR
BELTS, for
example

Product
overview /
series

Further Information about the Bakery Industry

Main page:
Select
INDUSTRIES,
for example
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Features and benefits
Fabric based belts

Fabric surface
Food conveyor belts with fabric surfaces are often used
in bakery applications. Depending on the consistency of
a respective kind of dough, Habasit is offering different
product constructions, including belts made from felt-like
Non-Woven material (PET-fibres, needled and buffed
construction).

Features Benefits

• High strength ‡ Good wear/abrasion resistance

‡ Long service life

• Dimension ‡ Water absorption, no elongation

stability in water ‡ Excellent tracking
(PET fabrics)

• Impregnated ‡ Less soiling

fabric ‡ Reduced cleaning time/cost
+
‡ Hygiene support

• Rough or fine ‡ Good release of raw dough

surface structure ‡ Best selection for different applications

• Mixed yarns ‡ Different solutions available

depending on consistency of dough
(oil, fat, moisture)
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TPU coating
TPU food conveyor belts combine many features that are supporting reliable and hygienic production
processes. Habasit offers TPU belts in different constructions, different colors and different surface finishes.

Features Benefits

• Longitudinal ‡ Smallest pulley diameters

flexibility ‡ Smooth and trouble free product
transfer

• Calendered ‡ Closed, most homogeneous surfaces

coating ‡ Reduced soiling of conveyor belts
‡ Good release properties
‡ Increased hygiene
‡ Wide rage of blue TPU belts

• Oil and fat ‡ Reliable transport

resistance ‡ Long service life

• Temperature ‡ Usable in low temperature environment

resistance and warm conditions without
changing its features
‡ High temperature belts product up
to 100 °C availabe

• Non-fray and ‡ Reduced risk of product contamination

frayless fabrics ‡ Increased service life

Habilene® coating (Thermoplastic polyolefine = Habilene®)

Habilene® (a Habasit modified Polyolefine) is the newest development of Habasit which provides unique
features among food conveyor belts.

Features Benefits

• Excellent release ‡ Excellent release of sticky products

properties ‡ Less soiling
‡ Increased hygiene and product quality
‡ Reduction of waste

• Very good ‡ Cleaning with aggressive chemicals,

chemical such as chlorine, possible
resistance ‡ No surface damage due to cleaning agents
‡ Longer service life

• Environmental ‡ Belts contain no glues or toxic chemicals

friendly product ‡ HACCP support, reduced risk of
construction contamination
‡ Lower belt disposal costs
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Features and benefits
Fabric based belts

PVC coating
PVC is widely used in food applications and is often a cost saving solution.

Features Benefits

• General conveying ‡ Products for a wide variety of

applications available
‡ Cost saving solution

• Chemical ‡ Cleaning with chlorine containing

resistance detergents possible

• HySAN® oil and ‡ Less extraction of plastizizers

fat resistant PVC ‡ Long service life
‡ Improved abrasion resistance
‡ Improved temperature resistance

High grade Silicone coating

New high duty food grade Silicone coating for demanding applications.

Features Benefits

• Vulcanized ‡ Excellent abrasion resistance

coating ‡ Extended belt life
‡ Smooth and textile structured surfaces
‡ Super adhesive surface for steep incline/
decline

• Easy release ‡ Reliable transfer of sticky goods

properties ‡ Waste reduction
‡ Hygiene support

• Elevated ‡ Temperature resistance up to 150°C or

temperature 180°C depending on belt construction
resistance ‡ Extended belt life
‡ Wider area of application
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Features and benefits
Modular belts

Plastic modular belts

Based on our comprehensive experience and our leadership
postition in fabric belting, Habasit has developped the
HabasitLINK® modular belts range. Completely ejector mark
free surfaces, rounded edges, smooth designs stand for
state-of-the-art hygienic modular belting. This range was
recently extended by integrating the KVP plastic modular
belts, the pioneers in plastic modular spiral belting.

Features Benefits

• Positive drive ‡ No need of tensioning devices

and tracking ‡ Reliable tracking
by positively ‡ Elimination of belt edge damage
engaged belt ‡ Simple system design
• Guided belt
alignment

• Various open area ‡ Uniform and fast cooling

belt styles ‡ Air and water permeability
• Smooth rounded ‡ Easy release of sticky goods
design ‡ Support of cleaning and sanitation
measures
‡ Higher productivity/throughput

• Radius and ‡ Longer runs without transfers

straight transport ‡ Less disorientation
• Strong design ‡ Less product damage
‡ KVP Spiral know-how enables process
improvements

PP = Polypropylene • Large variety of ‡ Adaptation to process/application

PE = Polyethylene plastic materials ‡ Large temperature range suitable
POM/AC = Polyoxymethylene / available (pre oven, past oven applications)
Acetal • High temperature ‡ PE = easy release
PA = Polyamide materials available ‡ PE, PP = excellent chemical resistance
HT and ST = special Materials up to 240 °C

• Rough and rugged ‡ Heavy duty rod and belt material

application suitable available
(frozen food) ‡ High lateral stiffness
(e.g. for wide elevators)
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Features and benefits
Plastic Slat and Flex Chains

Plastic chains
HabaCHAIN3 Pt is a high-quality range of new slat- and
flat chain products from Habasit. HabaCHAIN® products
are suitable for a wide range of applications in beverage,
bakeries, packaging and many other industries.

Features Benefits

• Positive drive and ‡ Suitable for various food products

tracking and packages
• Various belt styles
available
• Wear resistance
• Less noise
generation
• Precision of molds

• Radius and ‡ In general for leight-weight transport

straight transport of goods
• Robust design
• Wear resistance
• Less noise
generation
• Precision of molds

• Suitable for linear ‡ Retrofit on existing systems possible

and curve
conveying on
aluminum
modular structure
• Grip Top types
available
• Wear resistance
• Less noise
generation
• Precision of molds
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Services
General services

Offering a comprehensive range of services is part of Habasit’s belting solutions approach.

We are committed partners of our customers, and we consider the sharing of knowledge and providing
of support as an essential task. And this we offer:

Consulting and technical support

Habasit offers the best consulting and technical support on the belting market for
fabric belts and plastic modular belts based on the experience and competence
acquired in more than 60 years.

Belt selection and calculation

CONVEY-SeleCalc For our customers we select and calculate the most suitable belt for a specific
application. However, customers may do it themselves thanks to the state-of-the-art
Habasit selection and calculation programs “SeleCalc”. For ordering these programs
POWER-SeleCalc free of charge simply call the nearest Habasit partner or contact: info@habasit.com
CONVEY-SeleCalc = Fabric conveyor belt selection and calculation
LINK-SeleCalc
LINK-SeleCalc = Plastic modular belt selection and calculation
POWER-SeleCalc = Power transmission belt selection and calculation

Fabrication or installation
We join fabric belts or install modular belts at our locations or on-site directly on
the machine or on the system.

Shortest lead times

Habasit AG owns 27 Affiliated Companies located in North America, Europe, Japan
and Asia, each with own inventory, fabrication, assembling and service facilities.
Together with our country managers, representative offices and a large number
of qualified distributors we are in a position to react quickly, competently and
reliably to customers’ demands.

Installing service at hand

We are where the customers are, and our committed staff is always available for
their specific needs. We offer on-site installation on an international scale.

Testing at customer’s site

We are testing process functionality, alternative products, and variations of fabric
belts or modular belts at the customer’s site.

Legal and conformity check

We are supporting our customers with respect to declaration issues, conformity
issues, conformance with national laws/authorities like FDA, USDA, EU, etc.

Process optimization proposals

We analyze processes together with the customer and submit proposals for
optimization, e.g. added value for the machinery/process output, output increase.

Belt repair
We have developed sophisticated repair methods and equipments with proven
effectiveness.

Special belt fabrication

We offer special fabrications, such as longitudinal joining, edge sealing, profile
welding, guide profiles welding, hole punching, curve conveyor layout/cutting
preparation, etc.
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Services (contd.)
General services

Joining tools and auxiliary equipment

Fabric belt joining (fabrication) tools and handling/process auxiliary equipment are
available.

Education / Training
Habasit organizes programs and provides supporting tools to ensure optimal
selection and use of our products and prolonging their life cycle. Fabrication,
installing, assembling, maintenance and belt repair training is carried through at
Habasit’s or at customer’s site.

Specific application knowledge transfer

Habasit provides application specific knowledge transfer for process specific issues
to allow for optimal use of our products and to optimize machinery and processes
(e.g. cleaning, hygiene/sanitation).

Customized services

Designing the future “Partner in Design”

Habasit believes in partnership. For joint design developments our engineering team
is looking for strong cooperation with the customer’s engineering team, preferably
at a very early stage. We offer this cooperation to large customers.
Co-design: We work together for success.

Testing for customer

We offer our R&D expertise, laboratory and test equipment for the customer’s
specific process needs like mechanical endurance testing, chemical or thermal
testing.

Belt monitoring / inspection

A customizing Habasit service that includes maintenance, regular belt monitoring
reports, regular review meetings with the responsible for process/production at
customer’s site.

Customized service agreements

According to the specific needs of our customers we offer customized services
like inventory, emergency service, belt exchange services or order/re-order
management.

Project management
We are experienced partners for belting project co-ordination on an international
scale for globally operating customers.
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The Habasit Solution

At Habasit, we listen to our customers, Worldwide leading product range

innovate continuously and deliver reliable Habasit offers the largest selection of belting,
solutions to meet your every need. conveying, processing and complementary
products in the industry. Our response to any
request is nothing less than a specific, tailor-
made solution.

Customers come first A selection of our product ranges:

At Habasit we understand that our success
depends on your success. This is why we
offer solutions, not just products; partnership,
not just sales.
Since our foundation in 1946, Habasit has
brought this understanding of customer needs HabaFLOW® HabasitLINK®/ HabaDRIVE®
to life every day and for every application. Fabric based KVP Power
That’s why we’re the No. 1 in belting today. conveyor and Plastic modular transmission
Worldwide. processing belts belts belts

HabaSYNC® HabaCHAIN® HabiPLAST®

Timing belts Chains (slat and Profiles
conveyor chains) Guides
Wear strips
Committed to innovation
Habasit is strongly committed to the continuous
development of innovative, value-added solutions.
Over 3% of our staff are dedicated exclusively
to R&D, and our annual investment in this area Machine tapes Seamless belts Round belts
exceeds 8% of turnover.

Fabrication tools Gear reducers Electric motors

(joining tools) Gearmotors
Motion control

Certified for quality Worldwide support

We deliver the highest quality Our extensive organization is ready to support
standards not only in our you anywhere in the world. Engineering and
products and solutions, but also emergency assistance, quotes and order status
in our employees’ daily work are just a phone call away. Wherever you are.
processes. Habasit AG is certified Whenever you need us.
according to ISO 9001:2000.
For additional information please visit:
www.habasit.com
Austria Hungary Poland Ukraine
Habasit GmbH, Wien Habasit Hungária Kft., Esztergom Habasit Polska Sp. zo.o., Habasit Ukraina, Vinnica
Phone: +43 1 690 66 Phone: +36 33 510 610 Dàbrowa Górnicza, Phone: +38 0432 58 47 35
www.habasit.at www.habasit.hu Phone: +48 32 639 02 40 www.habasit.ua
www.habasit.pl
Belgium India United Kingdom and Ireland
Habasit Belgium N.V., Zaventem Habasit-Iakoka Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore Romania Habasit Rossi (UK) Ltd., Silsden
Phone: +32 2 725 04 30 Phone: +91 422 262 78 79 Habasit Import/Export Romania SRL, Phone: + 44 870 835 9555
www.habasit.be www.habasitiakoka.com Bucuresti, Phone: +40 21 323 95 65 www.habasitrossi.co.uk
www.habasit.ro
Canada Italy USA
Habasit Canada Ltd., Oakville Habasit Italiana SpA Russia Habasit Belting LLC,
Phone: +1 905 827 4131 Customer Care: OOO Habasit Ltd., St. Petersburg Suwanee, Georgia,
www.habasit.ca Phone: 199 199 333 Phone: +7 812 365 64 62 Phone: +1 800 458 6431
For int. calls: +39 0438 911444 www.habasit.ru www.habasitusa.com
China www.habasit.it
Habasit East Asia Ltd., Hong Kong Singapore Habasit Belting LLC (HABT),
Phone: +852 2145 01 50 Japan Habasit Far East Pte. Ltd.,Singapore Middletown, Connecticut,
www.habasit.com.hk Habasit Nippon Co. Ltd., Yokohama Phone: +65 6862 55 66 Phone: +1 860 632 2211
Phone: +81 45 476 03 71 www.habasit.com.sg www.habasitabt.com
Habasit (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. www.habasit.co.jp
Shanghai Spain KVP, Inc.,
Phone: +8621 5488 1228 Latvia Habasit Hispanica S.A., Reading, Pennsylvania,
Phone: +8621 5488 1218 Habasit Baltic SIA, Daugavpils Barberà del Vallès Phone: +1 610 373 1400
www.habasit.com.hk Phone: +371 54 074 88 Phone: +34 93 719 19 12 www.kvp-inc.com
www.habasit.lv www.habasit.es
Czech Republic
Habasit Bohemia spol. s.r.o., Brno Netherlands Sweden Rossi Motoriduttori is one of
Phone: +4205 41 421 651 Habasit Netherlands BV, Nijkerk Habasit AB, Hindas Europe’s largest industry groups
www.habasit.cz Phone: +31 33 24 72 030 Phone: +46 301 226 00 for the production and sale
www.habasit.nl www.habasit.se of gear reducers, gearmotors,
France inverters, standard and brake
Habasit France S.A.S., Mulhouse New Zealand Switzerland motors.
Phone: +33 389 33 89 03 Habasit Australasia Ltd., Hornby Habasit Schweiz, Reinach
www.habasit.fr Phone: +64 3348 5600 Phone: +41 61 715 15 75
www.habasit.co.nz www.habasit.ch Via Emilia Ovest 915/A
Germany 41100 Modena – Italy
Habasit Rossi GmbH, Norway Taiwan Phone: +39 059 33 02 88
Eppertshausen Habasit Norge A/S, Oslo Habasit Rossi (Taiwan) Ltd. Fax: +39 059 82 77 74
Phone: +49 6071 969 0 Phone: +47 81 55 84 58 Taipei Hsien www.rossi-group.com
www.habasitrossi.de www.habasit.no Phone: +886 2 2267 0538 info@rossi-group.com
www.habasit.com.tw

Headquarters
Habasit AG
Römerstrasse 1
CH-4153 Reinach, Switzerland
Phone +41 61 715 15 15
Fax +41 61 715 15 55
E-mail info@habasit.com
www.habasit.com

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