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Did you work with Link-Belt Bucket Elevator Drive Belts and Friction Components? According to publicly filed asbestos litigation records, it allegedly contained asbestos. Here is what it was, who was exposed, and who is responsible. Link-Belt Bucket Elevator Drive Belts and Friction Components, sold from the 1930s until the 1980s. Allegedly asbestos-fabric drive belts and brake bands on Link-Belt bucket elevators, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records. Allegedly asbestos-fabric bucket-elevator drive belts, brake bands, and friction clutch facings supplied to grain elevators, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records. Workers allegedly exposed around this product included Grain elevator workers, Bucket elevator millwrights, and Feed mill electricians. Asbestos claims are brought against the companies that made the products. If you worked with or around Link-Belt Bucket Elevator Drive Belts and Friction Components and were later diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or another asbestos-related disease, you may have a legal claim against the manufacturer. This is educational information from an independent publisher — not a law firm — and is not legal advice.
Product Description
Link-Belt bucket elevators moved grain vertically at country elevators, terminals, and feed mills throughout the U.S. According to publicly filed asbestos litigation records, drive belts, brake bands, and friction clutch facings allegedly incorporated woven asbestos textile reinforcement selected for heat tolerance and long service life. Fiber release allegedly occurred during belt splicing, clutch adjustment, and brake-band replacement.
Workers Exposed
- Grain elevator workers replacing worn drive belts and cups
- Bucket elevator millwrights adjusting friction clutches and brake bands
- Feed mill electricians pulling drive motors and servicing controls
- Grain cooperative maintenance mechanics performing seasonal shutdown work
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