In the food industry, conveyor canvas belts are widely used for transporting food products along production lines. These belts are designed to meet stringent hygiene, safety, and durability standards while offering high performance in conveying various food items.
- Thickness: 0.5-12mm.
- Width: ≤3000mm.
- Material: Polyester, Nylon, Cotton, PVC coated fabric, PU coated fabric.
- Color: Green, white, petrol green, black, grey, dark grey, dark green, sky blue, orange, yellow, etc.
Description
Industrial food processing and manufacturing is one of the most demanding conveyor belting applications and choosing the right material is critical. Filmedia® can help you find the ideal material for your process, whether it’s confectionery, meat and poultry processing or baked goods, we provide reliable conveyor belting for every industry.
- Reduce conveying costs.
- Reduce water and chemicals required for cleaning.
- Reduce wastewater disposal costs.
- Easier to perform repairs.
- Lower bacteria counts.
- Easy to clean in place.
Materials and Performance Comparison
| Performance Parameter | Polyester (PET) | Nylon | Cotton | PVC Coated +Polyester fabric | PU Coated + Polyester fabric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrasion Resistance | High | Very High | Medium | High | High |
| Tensile Strength | High | Very High | Low | High | High |
| Temperature Resistance | -20°C to +120°C (depending on coating) | -40°C to +120°C | Low-temperature only, not high heat | -10°C to +80°C | -20°C to +90°C |
| Chemical Resistance | Good (resistant to acids, bases, most solvents) | Good (resistant to oils, fats, most solvents) | Poor (easily affected by oils and acids) | Excellent (resistant to oils, fats, some acids) | Excellent (resistant to oils, fats, some acids) |
| UV Resistance | Good | Good | Poor | Good (depending on coating) | Good |
| Surface Smoothness | Smooth, suitable for food transport | Slightly rough, suitable for heavy loads | Smooth, but prone to moisture absorption | Smooth, easy to clean, water-resistant | Smooth, water-resistant, easy to clean |
| Antimicrobial Properties | None | None | None | Can be enhanced with antimicrobial agents | Can be enhanced with antimicrobial agents |
| Food Safety Compliance | FDA, EU certified (suitable for food contact) | FDA, EU certified (suitable for food contact) | Must meet FDA, EU standards | FDA certified (suitable for direct food contact) | FDA certified (suitable for direct food contact) |
| Moisture Resistance | Very good | Good | Poor | Excellent (resistant to moisture) | Excellent (resistant to moisture) |
| Cleanability | Easy to clean, resistant to regular cleaning agents | Easy to clean, resistant to regular cleaning agents | Harder to clean, prone to dirt accumulation | Easy to clean, prevents substance adhesion | Easy to clean, prevents substance adhesion |
| Weight | Light | Light | Light | Light (but may vary depending on coating thickness) | Light (but may vary depending on coating thickness) |
| Applications | Suitable for light and medium loads, food packaging, handling | Suitable for heavy loads, wet environments, used in meat processing and vegetable handling | Suitable for low-demand applications, small-scale production | Suitable for high-strength, water/oil-resistant applications | Suitable for high-durability, high-hygiene food industry applications |
| Environmental Impact | Recyclable, low environmental impact | Recyclable but has a higher environmental impact | Biodegradable | Poor environmental impact depending on the coating | Poor environmental impact depending on the coating |
