Problem 01Quote
Replacement mesh does not match
Causespiral pitch confused with crimp wire pitch.
YIYI Mesh Belt controlspiral pitch, crimp wire pitch and both wire diameters measured and specified separately.
balanced weave belt specifications · YIYI Mesh Belt technical library
How Balanced Weave Mesh Is Woven: Spiral and Crimp Wire
A balanced weave belt is a woven metal conveyor belt made of spiral wires joined by crimped cross wires, used in baking, heat treatment and general process conveying. It fits only when the spiral pitch, crimp wire pitch, both wire diameters and the edge are matched to your equipment. YIYI Mesh Belt draws its own wire and builds each belt to the drawing you approve.
Product page and inquiry on the official website: Balanced Weave Belt
- Spiral pitch 2.8–40 mm
- Width 200–5000 mm
- SUS304 · SUS316 · mild steel
- Welded or clenched edge
Also called balanced spiral belt or woven wire conveyor belt · Reviewed by the YIYI Mesh Belt production team, updated 2026-10-11
New equipmentBuilt from your equipment drawing
Replacing a worn beltRe-measured from the old belt or sample
Belt in sectionsJoining spirals agreed at quotation
Repeat orderBuilt to the previous approved drawing
Balanced Weave Belt specifications
Dimensional options in mm with inch references. Spiral pitch, crimp wire pitch and both wire diameters are confirmed on your approved drawing.
| Dimension | mm | inch |
|---|---|---|
| Spiral pitch | 2.8–40 | 0.110–1.575 |
| Spiral wire Ø | 1 / 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2 / 2.5 / 3 / 3.2 | 0.039–0.126 |
| Crimp wire pitch | 5–50.8 | 0.197–2.000 |
| Crimp wire Ø | 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2 / 2.5 / 3 / 3.2 | 0.047–0.126 |
| Belt width | 200–5000 / custom | 7.87–196.85 |
| Belt length | To your drawing | |
| Material · edge · surface | SUS304 / SUS316 / mild steel · welded or clenched edge · mill finish or pickled, selected for the material | |
Not in the table? Send your drawing or old belt. We confirm what we can build, in mm or inch. New to belt selection? Start with the 12 belt types overview.
Balanced Weave Belt documents
Read the full specification before you send your drawing
From our Document Library: the dimensions and options to compare with your current belt, and how the belt is made and inspected.
Balanced Weave Belt Technical Specification13 pages · read online page by page or download the PDF
- Pitch, wire and width options in mm and inch
- Welded and clenched edges
- Surface treatment and matching sprockets
Balanced Weave Belt Production and Quality Control18 pages · read online page by page or download the PDF
- Approval and inspection sequence
- Material inspection equipment
- Edge welding
Edges, surface and sprockets
Choose the edge, surface and sprockets, or send your drawing. Tap “Add to RFQ” and your choice goes into the enquiry form.
Sprockets
Sprocket-driven belts need the sprocket pitch matched to the belt; the drive method and sprocket requirements are confirmed on the drawing.
Belt and sprockets as one system. See drive sprockets for other profiles.
Six balanced weave belt problems and how production control prevents them
Problems that occur on balanced weave belts in service, and the control YIYI Mesh Belt applies at each order stage.
Problem 02Quote
Belt sections cannot be joined
Causeno unwelded spirals left at the section ends.
YIYI Mesh Belt controljoining spirals agreed at quotation and written on the production order; section ends checked by eye.
Problem 03Quote
Sprocket does not mesh with the belt
Causesprocket pitch differs from the belt pitch.
YIYI Mesh Belt controlsprocket pitch matched to the belt at quotation and test-meshed by hand before shipment.
Problem 04Production
Mesh narrower than the drive width
Causemesh not woven out to the rod ends on a sprocket-driven belt.
YIYI Mesh Belt controloverall width measured with a tape at several points before shipment.
Problem 05Production
Too much oil on a mild steel belt
Causeoil applied too heavily, seeping out in transit.
YIYI Mesh Belt controla thin, even coat specified on the production order and checked by hand before packing.
Problem 06Pre-shipment
Belt not flat
Causeuneven weave tension along the belt.
YIYI Mesh Belt controlflatness checked on the inspection table before packing.
Every custom belt goes through the same controls. Send your spiral pitch, crimp wire pitch and belt width for a fit check. Read how to choose a belt for baking lines.
Production and inspection
Six checkpoints between raw material and packing. Spiral wire is drawn in our own workshop; every belt is inspected before it ships. Full detail: manufacturing and quality control.
01Material in
Wire drawn in-house. Diameter, composition and hardness checked per batch.
02Spiral trial
First spirals measured before weaving starts.
03Edge welding
Spiral ends welded or clenched to the drawing.
04Trial section
Spiral pitch and wire measured against your approved drawing before full production.
05Sprocket check
Sprocket-driven belts run on their sprocket before shipment.
06Final inspection
Pitch, width, edges and flatness checked on every belt before packing.
- In stock
- regular raw-material stock for drawing
- In-house
- stainless wire and round-bar drawing
- 100%
- final inspection before packing
- Traceable
- material documentation available for your order
What you receive
- Drawing approvalYour drawing confirmed, with our production suggestions.
- Trial pieceA trial section for your approval when you send a sample.
- Production after approvalMass production starts only on what you approved.
- Progress updatesProgress updates are agreed for each order, covering material and tooling status.
- Before shipmentMeasured photos and the inspection report of your own belt.
A belt that does not meet the approved drawing does not go to packing: it is recorded, reworked or remade, and inspected again. 100% final inspection is not a zero-defect or lifetime guarantee. Lead time is confirmed per order.
See your own belt measured before it ships. Ask for a video call from the workshop.
Balanced Weave Belt questions
What is a balanced weave belt?
A balanced weave belt is a woven metal conveyor belt made of spiral wires joined by crimped cross wires. It is used in baking, heat treatment and general process conveying.
Which specifications are available?
Spiral pitch 2.8–40 mm, spiral wire 1–3.2 mm, crimp wire pitch 5–50.8 mm, crimp wire 1.2–3.2 mm and width 200–5000 mm, built to the approved drawing.
Which materials are available?
SUS304, SUS316 or mild steel, chosen for your process conditions.
Which edges are available?
Welded or clenched edges.
Can the belt be supplied in sections?
Yes. Unwelded joining spirals are left at the section ends; this is agreed at quotation so the sections can be joined on site.
Do you supply sprockets?
Yes. Stainless steel or UHMWPE sprockets are matched to the belt pitch, tooth count, bore and keyway on the drawing.
How do I measure an old balanced weave belt?
Measure spiral pitch and crimp wire pitch over 10 pitches each and divide by 10, both wire diameters with a caliper, and overall width at several points. Note the edge type.
Balanced Weave Belt projects
We keep project records on our official website: what the customer sent, how we built it, and how it was measured. See Balanced Weave Belt projects on the official website →
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Quotation
Send 3 numbers. Get a fit check and a quotation.
Belt width, spiral pitch and crimp wire pitch are enough to start. We reply with what we can build and a quotation. Add a drawing or a photo of the old belt if you have one.
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Belt width, drum diameter (or turn ratio) and turn direction are enough to start. A photo of your old belt works too.
Get my fit check and quotation →Opens a short form: email or WhatsApp, what you need, a photo if you have one.