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Spiral Freezer Belt

Self-stacking · Helical path

Dedicated belt for spiral freezing and proofing tower systems. Self-stacking design allows tight helical travel. Available in SUS304/316.

Spiral FreezerProofing TowerSUS304/316

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Rolled Baking Belt

Ultra-thin · 1.5mm wire · Tracking tested

Industry standard for biscuit and cracker tunnel ovens. Ultra-thin <3mm profile. One-piece, no mid-belt joints. 100% tracking tested.

Biscuit & CrackerTunnel OvenSUS304

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Open-Link Belt

Maximum open area · Drainage & airflow

60-70% open area for maximum drainage, airflow, and cooling. Seafood, meat, freezing, washing. SUS316/316L for marine environments.

SeafoodMeatFreezingSUS316L

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Balanced Weave Belt

High-temp capable · Versatile

The industry workhorse. Heat treatment furnaces, baking ovens, general conveying. SUS310S available for continuous 1,100°C service.

FurnaceBakingGeneralSUS310S

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Compound Weave Belt

Double Z-spiral · Smaller openings

Two spirals per pitch. Higher load capacity and smaller mesh openings than balanced weave. For small products, food processing, and freezing.

Small ProductsFoodFreezing

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Chain Driven Belt

Positive drive · No slippage

Side chain positive sprocket drive. Eliminates belt slippage and lateral drift on heavy loads and wide belts. Accurate product positioning.

Heavy LoadWide BeltPositive Drive

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Chain Plate Belt

Solid surface · CIP compatible

Solid stainless plates on side chains. No mesh openings. For liquid products, CIP wash, assembly lines, and pharmaceutical applications.

Liquid ProductsCIPAssembly

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Trapezoidal Mesh Belt

Lateral flex · Curved conveyors

Trapezoidal spiral for curved, turning, and spiral conveying. Navigates bends standard mesh cannot. Flat product surface maintained through turns.

Curved ConveyorSpiral SystemFood

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Master Comparison

All Belt Types Side by Side

Full comparison across 10 criteria. Use this to confirm your selection or discuss with your engineering team.

Criteria	Spiral Freezer	Rolled Baking	Open-Link	Balanced Weave	Compound Weave	Chain Driven	Trapezoidal
Max Temp	−40–+350°C	<300°C	<900°C	<1,100°C	<1,100°C	<900°C	<600°C
Open Area	45–65%	40–50%	60–70%	40–55%	30–45%	30–55%	40–55%
Load Capacity	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium–High	High	High	Medium
Lateral Flex	✓ Yes	—	—	—	—	—	✓ Yes
Biscuit / Cracker	—	Best	—	OK	OK	—	—
Seafood / Meat	OK	—	Best	—	OK	OK	—
Furnace / High-Temp	—	—	OK	Best	OK	OK	—
Positive Drive	—	—	—	—	—	Chain Drive	—
SUS316L Available	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Sample Review	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

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Material Grade Guide

Which Stainless Grade for Your Application?

All grades drawn in-house at YIYI Mesh Belt (1.0–3.2mm) to 1,200 MPa tensile strength. MTR included every shipment.

Grade	Temperature	Key Advantage	Best For
SUS304	Up to 800°C	Standard food-processing. Cost-effective, versatile.	Baking, freezing, general food
SUS316	Up to 900°C	Molybdenum-enhanced. Superior salt & acid resistance.	Seafood, marine, chemical
SUS316L	Up to 900°C	Low-carbon 316. Minimises weld sensitisation. CIP compatible.	Dairy, pharma, critical food-processing
SUS310S	Up to 1,100°C	High-alloy. Excellent oxidation resistance at extreme temperature.	Furnace, heat treatment, kiln
SUS314	Up to 1,150°C	Silicon-enhanced 310. Superior scaling resistance.	Very high-temp furnace, ceramics, sintering

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