October is Manufacturing Month; AFC is proud to be partnering with the Manufacturing Pathways Consortium for their shop plant tours. Along with 12 other local manufacturers, we are excited to welcome students, parents, community members, and policymakers to explore McHenry County’s manufacturing sector. Tour dates include October 10th, 19th, and 25th at 5-6pm and 6:30-7:30pm. Join AFC for Manufacturing Month
AFC's coated fabrics and belting are widely used in the food processing industry. These products perform consistently in high temperature, oily, and abrasive environments. Our coating and substrate combinations provide the ideal balance of durability and desired heat transfer. Common applications include:
- Tortilla Presses
- Pizza Presses
- Chicken Contact Grilling & Searing
- Smoking/Dehydrating
- Tray Liners
For recommended tortilla belting products, please download our Tortilla Brochure.
Collaboration with our partners in the food processing industry has enabled us to develop valuable solutions in response to their needs and requirements. Examples of common applications include the production of flour tortillas, pizza crusts, chicken cooking, tray liners in meat smoking, and baking applications.
AFC offers continuous support for food processing customers via field service and technical training, as well as supplying belt repair kits. For inquiries regarding QSR solutions, please visit our Food Products Group at www.durachef.com.
Products for Food Processing
DuraFab® Industrial Fabrics (20 Series)
DuraFab® Industrial Fabrics are the general workhorse of AFC’s product line. The 20 series fabric is engineered to serve a broad range of industrial and...more
DuraFab® Premium Fabrics (21 Series)
DuraFab® Premium Fabrics are made for the most demanding applications, and utilize multiple coatings of a premium top coat to ensure maximum performance. This leads...more
DuraFlow® Mesh Fabrics (27 & 28 Series)
DuraFlow® Mesh Fabrics are known for their exceptional performance in a wide variety of applications. Our proprietary coating formula has created a mesh that is...more
DuraFab® Food Grade Black Fabrics (29 Series)
DuraFab® Food Grade Black Fabrics have been manufactured to combine our DuraFab® Industrial Fabrics with a black finish commonly seen in the food processing industry...more
DuraFab® HD Elite Black Fabrics (88 Series)
AFC's most dynamic product line to date, the HD (Heavy Duty) Elite series was engineered for superior heat transfer while resisting abrasion, punctures, oil, and...more
DuraSil® Silicone Fabrics (300 & 301 & 302 Series)
DuraSil® Silicone Fabrics are our most conformable, flexible, and wear resistant products. They are coated on one or both sides of the fabric with silicone...more
DuraFlow® Kevlar Mesh (507 Series)
DuraFlow® Kevlar® Mesh Fabrics are AFC's best option for any heavy duty application where extreme strength, high loading, and long wear life are required. The...more
DuraLam® High-Performance Fabrics (32 & 41 Series)
DuraLam® High-Performance Fabrics are a gold laminate with PTFE coating that are excellent for the most demanding applications. This fabric is resistant to oils, grease...more
DuraFlow® Hydro Mesh (856 Series)
AFC's DuraFlow® Hydro Mesh is the ideal material for applications that are exposed to significant moisture, grease, and oil levels. This thermoplastic mesh possesses high...more