Press Release

For Immediate Release  

AFC Introduces The DuraChef® Family of High Speed
Vertical Toaster Conveyor Belts

Lake In The Hills, IL –– September 8, 2003 –– Advanced Flexible Composites, Inc. (AFC) has introduced its new series of high-speed vertical toaster belts to be sold under the brand name DuraChef®. The DuraChef® series of proprietary belt wrappers are the next generation of conveying for high-speed vertical toasters used in the restaurant industry. DuraChef® belt wrappers are the most conformable, flexible, trackable, and wear resistant belts available for high-speed vertical toaster applications.

A proprietary coating improves adhesion properties by up to 70% as compared to competitive products currently available. This improved adhesion, combined with AFC’s proprietary tread systems, has resulted in extending belt life by 4 to 6 weeks in field testing. All DuraChef® products are suitable for food contact and will meet FDA standards 21 CFR Parts 170-199 and specifically Section 177.1550. Types foods 1-1x as listed in Sec. 176.170 of 21 CFR.

According to AFC’s President and CEO, Bill Lewis, “ DuraChef® offers a unique combination of grip and release properties required in high speed vertical toasting applications. DuraChef® offers improved adhesion properties and longer service life as compared to products currently on the market. This longer life will directly reduce store owner costs.”

Founded in 1988, AFC, a family owned and operated company, is a world leader in the manufacture of high-performance coated fabrics. AFC sells its products through distributors and OEMs under the trade names DuraFab®, DuraFlow®, DuraSil®, DuraStick®, DuraLam® and DuraChef®. The company designs and manufactures PTFE and silicone coated fabrics and belting, along with an extensive line of pressure sensitive tapes, for use in diverse applications. Typical applications for its products are found in industries such as, aerospace, flexible packaging, screen printing, textile, polymer manufacturing, food processing, chemical, electronics and communications.

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For further information, contact Michael Baker, Director of Marketing at (800) 334-9372.