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12 Metal Belt Types: A Production View

How each belt family is structured and which parameters we build it to, from conveyor system to approved drawing.

How do the 12 belt types differ in production?

YIYI Mesh Belt builds 12 product families. Spiral freezer, self-stacking and side driven belts are built for turning systems. Eye link, flat wire and trapezoidal belts are open wire structures. Balanced and compound weave belts are woven. Chain driven and chain plate belts carry the load on chains, biscuit belts are built for baking ovens, and drive sprockets are made by specialist partners to our specification. Every belt is built to the approved drawing, with a first article confirmed before production and a 100% final inspection before packing.

Shortlist by system

The 12 belt families by structure

Conveyor system or needBelt families to considerStart here
Spiral or turning conveyorSpiral Freezer Belt, Self-Stacking Belt, Side Driven BeltSpiral Freezer Belt
Open, drainable surface; washing, drying, meat and seafoodEye Link Belt, Flat Wire / Honeycomb BeltEye Link Belt
Baking, cooling and process linesFlat Wire / Honeycomb, Balanced Weave, Biscuit BeltFlat Wire / Honeycomb Belt
Frying and coatingTrapezoidal Mesh BeltTrapezoidal Mesh Belt
Small products, close conveying surfaceCompound Weave BeltCompound Weave Belt
Heavy loads, heat treatment, parts washing (chain carried)Chain Driven Belt, Chain Plate / Plate Link BeltChain Driven Belt
Drive replacement or new sprocketsDrive Sprockets and Related ComponentsDrive Sprockets

A shortlist, not a final selection. Suitability depends on the belt specification, material, operating conditions and equipment design.

Key parameters

What each belt family is built to

Belt familyKey selection inputsMaterial options
Spiral Freezer BeltTurn ratio, drum geometry, spiral pitch, rod pitch and diameter, edge, driveSUS304 / SUS316
Self-Stacking BeltStack geometry, guard height, rod relationship, width, turn ratio, 1–2 mm rod-end gapSUS304 / SUS316
Side Driven BeltEquipment, Drawing, Width, Pitch, Rod dimensions, Side-drive component informationSUS304 / SUS316; POM option (resin grade and temperature confirmed per project)
Eye Link BeltApplication and product conveyed, Width / length, Material, Link structure and wire diameter, Rod diameter / rod pitch, Edge and accessoriesMild steel / SUS304 / SUS316
Flat Wire / Honeycomb BeltApplication, Width / length, Material, Belt (mesh) pitch, Rod pitch / rod diameter, Flat-strip sectionSUS304 / SUS316 / SUS316L / Mild steel
Chain Driven BeltBelt type and application, Chain type and chain pitch, Sprocket information, Equipment, Width, DrawingSUS304 / SUS316 / Carbon steel
Chain Plate / Plate Link BeltApplication and equipment, Width / length, Plate type, plate pitch and thickness, Chain type / chain pitch, Sprocket, DrawingSUS304 / SUS316 / Mild steel
Balanced Weave BeltApplication, Material, Width / length, Spiral pitch, Wire diameter, Crimp wireSUS304 / SUS316 / Mild steel
Compound Weave BeltApplication, Drawing, Existing belt, Wire information, Structure information, Width / lengthSUS304 / SUS316 / Mild steel
Biscuit BeltApplication and oven type, Equipment, Existing belt, Drawing, Width / length, Pitch / wire / rod / edgeConfirmed per project
Trapezoidal Mesh BeltApplication, Width / length, Pitch, Wire diameter, Space count, EdgeSUS304 / SUS316
Drive SprocketsOD, Number of teeth, Pitch, Bore and keyway, Thickness, MaterialSUS304 / SUS316 / Carbon steel / UHMW-PE / Nylon / POM
FAQ

Belt type questions

What is the first step in selecting a metal conveyor belt?

Identify how the belt runs: spiral or turning (Spiral Freezer, Self-Stacking, Side Driven), straight with sprocket or friction drive (woven, flat wire, eye link, trapezoidal), or carried by side chains (Chain Driven, Chain Plate / Plate Link). The system defines the belt family before any dimension does.

Are width and length enough to order a conveyor belt?

No. Width and length do not define pitches, wire and rod sizes, edge, drive interface or — for spiral systems — drum geometry and turn ratio. These are confirmed on an approved drawing.

Can a replacement belt be matched from photos?

Photos and basic dimensions support a preliminary identification and a preliminary quotation. A formal replacement is confirmed from the physical old belt, any available drawing and the equipment information.

How is the belt material chosen?

Material is selected for the process conditions — product, temperature, cleaning and load — and confirmed for the project. YIYI material options per family are listed on each specification page.

Common questions from buyers

Buyer guides from our production team.

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