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A.S.T.D.® Belly Hold Down Conveyors designed for easier removal of the rib section from the belly. We bring you the technology your plant needs.

Why choose an A.S.T.D.® Conveyor & Material Handling System?
We stand behind them. Your conveyors are tested and certified before they leave our facility.

Removing ribs from a pork belly can be a trying task. The first objective is to get the bellies flat for easier handling by the trimmers; the second objective is to hold the bellies down making removal of the ribs easier.

ASTD designed a solution for just such a dilemma:
  • Two tandem belly rollers mounted over the transport conveyors
  • The drums are constructed out of stainless steel and pivot in the middle
  • Bellies are rolled flat; the ham side is pinched holding it in place for easy removal of ribs
  • The rollers run at the same speed as the conveyors
  • Shields are mounted to protect fabrication workers from being injured
  • Stainless-steel conveyor frame that is wash-down rated and easy to clean

We back our Conveyor Systems with a professional Design, Engineering, Sales, Installation, Maintenance, and Service Team!


For your convenience all VBS conveyors have a unique serial number, designed to help you eliminate down time when ordering replacement parts, upgrades, or requesting detailed information about your system.

The Mission of Vande Berg Scales / A.S.T.D® is to be the "One Source For All Your Measuring Needs". This can only be achieved by providing you, the customer, with quality products, backed by our excellent service, no matter when or where it is needed.

It is our vision to be the technology & design leader in the measurement industry and to be our customer's first choice for their automated measuring needs.


A.S.T.D® Conveyors, designed with Food Safety in mind!



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