Choosing the wrong conveyor belt is one of the costliest mistakes a plant can make — not because of the belt price, but because of the downtime, re-work and replacement costs that follow.
Here is a practical guide from our engineering team:
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🔵 PVC BELT — General Purpose
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Best for: Cartons, pouches, packaged goods, light assembly
Temperature range: -10°C to +60°C
Surface options: Smooth, rough-top, cleated, anti-static
Cost: Lowest among all belt types
Avoid for: Oily surfaces, wet environments, temperatures above 60°C, sharp or abrasive materials
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🟤 RUBBER BELT — Heavy Duty & Bulk
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Best for: Coal, ore, cement, stone, agricultural produce
Handles: High impact, sharp edges, abrasive materials
Available as: Flat or troughed (20°, 35°, 45°)
Temperature range: Up to 80°C (heat-resistant grades up to 180°C)
Avoid for: Food contact applications without special lining
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🟡 PU (POLYURETHANE) BELT — Food & Pharma
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Best for: Food processing, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, nutraceutical
Key properties: FDA-compliant grades available, resistant to oils, fats, cleaning chemicals
Easy to clean: Smooth surface, no fibre exposed at edges
Temperature range: -30°C to +80°C
Advantage over PVC: Far more hygienic; longer life in wet/washdown environments
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🔲 MODULAR PLASTIC BELT — Curves & Washdown
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Best for: Horizontal curves, wet environments, heavy washdown applications
Key advantage: Individual module replacement — no full belt change when one section wears
Available in: Straight-running, side-flexing (for curves), flush-grid, raised-rib
Ideal industries: Beverage, poultry, seafood, ready-to-eat food, pharmaceutical
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🔗 SS WIRE MESH BELT — High Temperature
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Best for: Baking ovens, drying tunnels, sintering furnaces, powder coating
Temperature range: Up to 900°C (depending on grade)
Advantage: Allows air and heat circulation through belt surface
💡 Not sure which belt suits your application?
Our engineers provide free belt selection guidance — no purchase necessary.
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