{"id":30035,"date":"2025-01-01T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ammeraalbeltech.com\/?post_type=news&amp;p=30035"},"modified":"2025-01-01T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T12:00:00","slug":"dry-run-extra-material-for-high-performance-applications","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/ammeraalbeltech.com\/en-us\/news-article\/dry-run-extra-material-for-high-performance-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Ammeraal Beltech Launches DRX, a Next Generation Polymer for the Bottling and Beverage Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"news-item\">\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Ammeraal Beltech is proud to present the newest addition to its modular line: DRX material, a&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">next generation polymer engineered specifically for bottling and beverage applications. Locally&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">produced in Reading, Pennsylvania, as part of Ammeraal Beltech&rsquo;s ongoing Built American&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Proud commitment, DRX delivers high level dry running performance to help facilities improve&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">efficiency, extend equipment life, and maintain a cleaner, more reliable production environment.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><strong><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">What is DRX<\/span><\/strong><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">DRX, which stands for Dry Run eXtra, is a high performance PBT formulation built on a strong&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">crystalline structure. With the support of advanced additives, it provides exceptional wear&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">resistance and dimensional stability that outperforms traditional POM-LF materials. Its ability to&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">run with little to no lubrication creates cleaner and safer experience for fast paced beverage&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">production environments.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">This focus on dry running aligns with a growing industry priority around water reduction. As&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">many beverage producers look for ways to improve sustainability and control costs, water usage&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">has become a central focus. Processing and production alone can demand significant volumes&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">each year, from nearly 30 million gallons in soft drink bottling to more than 40 million gallons in&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">juice and dairy beverage facilities. Even beer brewing uses well over 35 million gallons annually.&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">By removing the need for wet or dry lubrication on conveying lines, DRX helps reduce a&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">recurring source of water use and supports producers working to lower these large consumption&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">levels while keeping product flow steady.<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Some key benefits of DRX include:<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Operational Efficiency:<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The very low coefficient of friction reduces energy use and helps<\/span><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">maintain stable bottle flow, reducing production losses linked to instability.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Eco-Friendly Performance:<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">By removing or reducing the need for wet or dry lubrication, DRX&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">helps conserve water and reduce chemical usage while also contributing to lower overall energy&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">consumption.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Extended Lifespan:<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">With twice the durability of POM-LF, DRX offers longer service life and&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">reduces the frequency of chain replacements.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Enhanced Safety:<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">A dry running environment lowers slip risks for employees, creating a more&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">comfortable and productive workspace. DRX also reduces noise levels up to 15% and requires&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">less maintenance, helping reduce downtime and keeping operations running smoothly.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\">\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><strong><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Locally Produced for Reliable Supply<\/span><\/strong><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Manufacturing DRX in Reading, Pennsylvania ensures prompt availability, shorter lead times,&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and support from local experts. This reinforces Ammeraal Beltech&rsquo;s dedication to staying close&nbsp;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to customers and strengthening supply chains across the country.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Visit our website to <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/455P8Gd\">learn more<\/a> about DRX and how it can support your production needs.<\/span><br role=\"presentation\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__annotations annotationLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\">&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ammeraal Beltech is proud to present the newest addition to its modular line: DRX material, a&nbsp;next generation polymer engineered specifically for bottling and beverage applications. Locally&nbsp;produced in Reading, Pennsylvania, as part of Ammeraal Beltech&rsquo;s ongoing Built American&nbsp;Proud commitment, DRX delivers high level dry running performance to help facilities improve&nbsp;efficiency, extend equipment life, and maintain a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","news_category":[],"amm_menu_language":[8,9,14],"class_list":["post-30035","news","type-news","status-publish","hentry","amm_menu_language-en-ca","amm_menu_language-fr-ca","amm_menu_language-en-us"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ammeraalbeltech.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/30035","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ammeraalbeltech.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ammeraalbeltech.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ammeraalbeltech.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30035"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"news_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ammeraalbeltech.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news_category?post=30035"},{"taxonomy":"amm_menu_language","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ammeraalbeltech.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/amm_menu_language?post=30035"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}