Ashworth Launches the Highest Tension Rated Belt in the Small Radius Market

Ashworth Launches the Highest Tension Rated Belt in the Small Radius Market at iba 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany

The Heavy-Duty Small Radius Omni-Grid® 360 Weld is Engineered for Higher Standards

DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY — Ashworth Belts B.V., the industry pioneer, and leading conveyor belt manufacturer, will launch its new Heavy-Duty Small Radius Omni-Grid 360 Weld. The Small Radius Omni-Grid 360 Weld is the first of its kind. It's the highest tension rated belt in the small radius belt market. Attendees of iba can view Ashworth's new metal belt and their entire line of metal and plastic conveyor belt solutions at Stand A11, located in Hall 11 at the Messe Düsseldorf from May 18th through May 22nd. 

"Ashworth's Heavy-Duty Small Radius Omni-Grid 360 Weld is small, but mighty with a tension rating of 400 pounds," said Jonathan Lasecki, Engineering Director for Ashworth. "Combined with its patented zero-tension, 360 buttonless weld it offers improved durability, additional strength, is easy to clean and can increase belt life." 

The First of Its Kind

The Small Radius Heavy Duty Omni-Grid 360 Weld is made up of strong rods and links, designed for durability. The center row of heavy-duty links creates two lanes for products, with sturdy, heavy duty collapsing links on the inside edge and heavy-duty collapsing bar links on the outside edge. Every link offers a secure single weld.

According to Lasecki, with 360-degree welds, the heavy-duty links provide extra strength making the belt ideal for spiral, low-tension, and turn-curve applications. "The Small Radius Heavy-Duty Omni-Grid 360 Weld is available with a turn ratio ranging from 1.0 to 1.59 times the belt width. Ideal for use in applications where heavy product loads or floor space is limited, the Small Radius Heavy-Duty Omni-Grid can turn either left or right, pivoting about a center link," he added.

Ashworth, a global company, is the only conveyor belt company that manufactures and services both metal and plastic belting for straight running, turn-curve, lo-tension, Posi-Drive and self-stacking spirals—offering customers the best solution for their specific requirements. Celebrating over 75 years of revolutionizing the future of conveyor belts, Ashworth continues to lead the market with the most conveyor belt patents in the food processing, can making, and material handling industries. Companies around the world depend on Ashworth's quality products, reliable customer service, and innovative solutions to solve problems and increase productivity. Ashworth Factory Service offers a full range of engineering services, including system refurbishment, troubleshooting, belt installation, and system maintenance.

For more information on Ashworth's latest innovations, visit us at www.ashworth.com.