Conveyor belts of wire mesh find use in industries such as forging, foundry, heat processes, ceramics, glass, automotive, and manufacture. Tight wire mesh is used where small parts are involved and where flexibility is required. Smooth wire mesh is applied in cases where accuracy is important. And in industries where the flow of air and water is essential, mesh with large lattices is used.
Heat resistant and strong, the wire mesh conveyor systems can be used for transporting material through blazing furnaces, oven dryers, and freezers. The many different options include: balance weave, cord weave, double balance weave, precision balance weave and pinroll drives, flatwire, as well as priral, gridlink, and freezer belts.
Easy to clean and maintain, wire mesh conveyor belts are resistant to chemicals and other solvents and, if made of steel mesh, can tolerate temperatures as high as 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Designed exclusively to meet special requirements, the belt as well as stainless steel frame are built to compensate for thermal expansion, and slippage and tracking problems are taken care of by the positive traction system and centering drive pulley.
There are different options to choose from. One can have belts with interwoven loops, or flat wires, or straight rods with or without overlays, or a mesh with a balanced weave. You need to determine what is most suitable for your needs. Find out what belt strength will suit your needs. Things to keep in mind are belt width, load to be borne, parts of the belt, the wire gauge, maintenance needs, and cost.
Wire mesh belts have a finite life and are prone to metal fatigue. Often the belt will become damaged due to misuse or long use. Joint hinges can wear out due to friction weakening the affected zone. Loading and unloading can cause fatigue. Prevent problems by regular maintenance, intensive training of personnel, and taking preventive measures like regular overhauls. And always ensure that the system is installed by professionals, so that all contacts and fittings are done perfectly. Used correctly, a wire mesh conveyor system should function trouble-free.
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