🔧 Wire Mesh Conveyor Belt
A Wire Mesh Conveyor Belt is a metal conveyor belt made from interlinked wire strands or rods, typically made of stainless steel, carbon steel, or other heat-resistant alloys. It’s commonly used in high-temperature, heavy-duty, or cleaning/drying applications across industries such as food processing, baking, metal treatment, electronics, and automotive.
Grid belt or Wire Mesh conveyor belt It has the appearance of a belt that is a metal grid. There are both types made from steel and stainless steel, and the wire comes in both small and large sizes. Suitable for transporting high temperature objects. And if used as a stainless steel grating, it can also be used to transport food. By conveying through heat into the oven or out of the fryer. May be used to select products. Can withstand heat-cold and oil well.
✅ Key Features:
- 🔥 Heat-resistant – Can withstand temperatures from 200°C to 1200°C (depending on material)
- 💧 Open structure – Allows airflow, drainage, or drying (ideal for washing, baking, or cooling)
- 🧼 Easy to clean – Suitable for hygienic or harsh environments
- ⚙️ Durable and strong – Can carry heavy loads or abrasive materials
- 🔁 Customizable pitch, wire diameter, and edges for various applications
🧩 Common Types of Wire Mesh Conveyor Belts:
| Type | Description | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Balanced Weave Belt | Interlocking spirals with crimped rods | Baking, freezing, drying |
| Compound Balanced Belt | Tighter mesh; higher stability | Small products, heat treating |
| Flat Wire Belt | Flat metal strips connected by cross rods | Cooling, baking, washing |
| Chain Driven Belt | Belt driven by side chains | Heavy-duty, high-load systems |
| Eye Link Belt | Strong, with precise tracking | Pasteurization, meat processing |
| Zig-Zag (Gratex) Belt | Zigzag pattern wires | Lightweight drying/cooling |
📐 Specifications to Know:
When ordering or selecting a wire mesh belt, you typically need to specify:
- Belt width
- Pitch (distance between rods)
- Wire diameter
- Material type (e.g., SUS 304, 316, Inconel)
- Edge type (welded, hooked, chain-driven, etc.)
- Drive method (friction, sprocket, or chain)
🏭 Industries Using Wire Mesh Belts:
- 🍪 Food processing – baking, cooling, drying, frying, pasteurization
- 🔩 Heat treatment – furnaces, annealing, sintering
- 🧼 Washing systems – bottle or parts washers
- 🏭 Metal stamping, forging, glass handling
- 📦 Packaging and shrink tunnel conveyors
⚠️ Considerations:
- ❗ Needs proper tensioning and alignment to avoid belt damage
- ❗ Choose appropriate material for corrosion/heat resistance
- ❗ May require custom sprockets or support rollers
