🔧 Modular Conveyor Belt – Plastic Modular Belt System
A Modular Conveyor Belt is a type of conveyor belt made from interlocking plastic modules (links), connected with hinge pins or rods. These belts are sprocket-driven, highly customizable, and known for durability, cleanability, and versatility across industries like food processing, packaging, logistics, and automotive.
Modular conveyor belt The belt will have the appearance of a special type of plastic by using plastic injection molded into pieces. It looks like a wasp. In order to assemble them to get the desired width and length. High strength Corrosion resistant to abrasion. Can withstand abnormal temperatures from -60 to +180 degrees Celsius (depending on the type of material). Can be used to transport food. or any other object as desired and as appropriate The main highlight is that it can run in curves using just one belt.
✅ Key Benefits:
- 🧱 Modular design – Easy to repair or replace small sections
- 🔄 Supports curves, inclines, and declines
- 💧 Open surface options – Allow drainage, air flow, or cooling
- 🧼 Hygienic and easy to clean – Ideal for food and beverage applications
- ⚙️ Strong load capacity – Suitable for heavy products
- 🚫 No slipping – Sprocket-driven, unlike friction-driven belts
🧩 Common Modular Belt Types:
| Type | Description | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Top | Closed, smooth surface | Boxes, packages, dry food |
| Flush Grid | Open grid design | Washing, drying, cooling |
| Raised Rib | Slight ridges | Reduces friction for accumulation |
| Friction Top | Rubber inserts | Inclines, non-slip transport |
| Roller Top | Integrated rollers | Sorting, diverting, accumulation |
| Radius/Side-Flexing | Flexible modules | Curved conveyors |
📐 Material Options:
| Material | Properties | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| PP (Polypropylene) | Lightweight, chemical-resistant | General use, dry food |
| PE (Polyethylene) | Cold-resistant, flexible | Frozen food, cold storage |
| POM (Acetal) | Hard, low-friction, high strength | Bottling, heavy loads |
| Nylon (PA) | High impact & tensile strength | Specialized high-tension applications |
🏭 Industries Using Modular Belts:
- 🍫 Food Processing – bakery, meat, seafood, fruit washing
- 🧴 Beverage & Bottling – PET bottles, aluminum cans
- 📦 Packaging & Logistics – carton, bag, box handling
- 🚗 Automotive & Electronics – assembly lines
- 🧼 Cleaning & Hygiene Lines – sanitation-friendly systems
⚠️ Design Considerations:
- ✅ Sprocket size and spacing – ensure correct engagement
- ✅ Belt width and pitch – modular belts are defined by pitch (distance between links)
- ✅ Curve radius (for side-flexing belts)
- ✅ Frame and tensioning – solid support and adjustment mechanism
