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WBM - Plastic Modular Belt Conveyors
Plastic modular belt conveyors are great option for several wet and dry applications and are becoming a more and more popular choice. They eliminate problems related to tracking and slippage due to their positive sprocket drives. They are available in a wide range of belt styles such as; flat top, perforated top, roller top, friction top and many more with other options such as flights and side guards. They are also a great option for applications requiring elevation changes, a radius or even a complete loop (race track). Plastic modular belts are the belt of choice for most fruit and vegetable processing applications due to their easy clean design and FDA and USDA approvals.
The following three types of Intralox modular plastic belts are offered in a wide variety of belt series and styles to suit your application needs:
- Straight belts for most general conveying needs
- Radius belts for applications requiring conveyance around curves
- Chains are available in industry-standard widths: 3.25" / 83 mm; 4.5" / 114 mm; 7.5" / 191 mm; and 3.35" / 85 mm.
The most commonly used belt styles include:
- Flat Top: suitable for a wide range of products, when a fully closed belt surface is preferred
- Flush Grid: commonly used in applications where drainage or airflow is desired
- Raised Rib: recommended in applications where product stability over transfers is a concern
- Open Hinge: the most cleanable style of Intralox belting; used where sanitation and hygiene are a primary concern
- Friction Top: commonly employed on incline conveyors, where the elevation of product changes
- Roller Top: used in a variety of low-pressure accumulation applications
- Perforated Flat Top: used when air flow and water flow are critical but the percentage of belt open area must remain low
Other, less frequently used belt styles may better fit your specialty requirements:
- Mesh Top
- Non Skid
- Open Grid
- Mini Rib
- Nub Top™ (anti-stick)
- Cone Top™ (extra grip)
- Open Hinge
All belts may be custom built to accommodate desired widths and lengths. Please note that this list is not finite.
