Problem 01Quote
Replacement pitch does not match
Causepitch read on one link or a worn section.
YIYI Mesh Belt controlpitch measured over several pitches from the old-belt sample before quoting.
eye link belt specifications · YIYI Mesh Belt technical library
Eye Link Belt with chain edge, flights and matched sprockets
An eye link belt is an open metal conveyor belt made of eye links joined by cross rods, used where product must drain, be washed or be carried under load. It fits only when eye-link pitch, rod pitch, wire and rod diameter, edge and drive match the equipment. YIYI Mesh Belt builds each belt to the drawing you approve, with roller chain or reinforced plate edges, flights where needed and matched sprockets.
Product page and inquiry on the official website: Eye Link Belt
- Rod pitch 25.4–76.2 mm
- Width 300–3000 mm
- Chain or plate edge
- Mild steel · SUS304 · SUS316
Also called eyelink belt or eye-link conveyor belt · Reviewed by the YIYI Mesh Belt production team, updated 2026-10-11
New processing lineBuilt from your equipment drawing
Replacing a worn beltRe-measured from the old belt or sample
Belt + sprocketsSprockets made to the same drawing
Repeat orderBuilt to the previous approved drawing
Eye Link Belt specifications
Dimensional options in mm with inch references. Your belt is built to the combination on your approved drawing.
| Dimension | mm | inch |
|---|---|---|
| Eye-link pitch reference | 3.6 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 10.5 / 12 | 0.142–0.472 |
| Rod pitch | 25.4 / 50 / 50.8 / 76.2 / custom | 1.000 / 1.969 / 2.000 / 3.000 |
| Eye-link wire Ø | 1.6 / 2 / 2.5 | 0.063 / 0.079 / 0.098 |
| Reinforcement wire | 2 / 2.5 · single or double | 0.079 / 0.098 |
| Cross rod Ø | 5 / 6 / 8 / custom | 0.197 / 0.236 / 0.315 |
| Belt width | 300–3000 / custom | 11.81–118.11 |
| Belt length | To your drawing | |
| Material · edge · surface | Mild steel / SUS304 / SUS316 · roller chain or reinforced plate edge · pickling where specified for the material and application | |
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.
Eye Link 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.
Eye Link Belt Technical Specification20 pages · read online page by page or download the PDF
- Eye-link and rod pitch options in mm and inch
- Reinforced plate and roller chain edges
- Matching sprockets
Eye Link Belt Production and Quality Control21 pages · read online page by page or download the PDF
- Approval and inspection sequence
- Material inspection equipment
- Chain component manufacturing
Rod pitch, edges, flights and sprockets
Choose the rod pitch, edge and accessories, or send your drawing. Tap “Add to RFQ” and your choice goes into the enquiry form.
Edge and accessories
Matched sprockets
Materials, geometry and components are selected together for the application on the approved drawing.
Belt and sprockets from one drawing. Matched drive sprockets, flights and spare rods are supplied per project.
Six eye link belt problems and how production control prevents them
Problems that occur on eye link belts in service, and the control YIYI Mesh Belt applies at each order stage.
Problem 02Quote
Belt does not engage the sprocket
Causechain pitch, roller Ø or inner plate width not confirmed.
YIYI Mesh Belt controlchain and sprocket data checked on the drawing; sprockets made to the same drawing and run with the belt when supplied together.
Problem 03Order
Belt sags under heavy load
Causecross rod or reinforcement wire too light for the load.
YIYI Mesh Belt controlcross rod diameter and reinforcement wire selected for the load on the approved drawing.
Problem 04Production
Rough chain rollers wear the guides
Causeburrs or rough surface on the rollers.
YIYI Mesh Belt controlrollers checked by eye and touch; rough rollers replaced before assembly.
Problem 05Production
Belt width out of tolerance
Causeassembly or edge set-up not checked against the drawing.
YIYI Mesh Belt controloverall and centre-to-centre width measured against the drawing tolerance.
Problem 06Pre-shipment
Black powder or oil left on the mesh
Causecleaning after pickling not complete.
YIYI Mesh Belt controlwhite-glove wipe check along the belt before shipment.
Every custom belt goes through the same controls. Send your rod pitch, belt width and edge type for a fit check. Read why eye link belts break under heavy load.
Production and inspection
Six checkpoints between raw material and packing. Wire and round bar are drawn in our own workshop; every belt is inspected before it ships. Full detail: manufacturing and quality control.
01Material in
Wire and round bar drawn in-house. Diameter, composition and hardness checked per batch.
02Eye-link forming
Eye links formed on our own machines; first pieces checked before the batch runs.
03Trial section
First article measured against your approved drawing before full production.
04Rod pitch
Rod pitch measured over several pitches along the belt.
05Chain edge
Chain, rollers and edge joints checked before the belt is closed.
06Final inspection
Dimensions, welds, surface and cleanliness 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.
Eye Link Belt questions
What is an eye link belt?
An eye link belt is an open metal conveyor belt made of eye links joined by cross rods. The open structure lets product drain and be washed, and the rods and reinforcement wire carry the load.
Which rod pitches are available?
25.4, 50, 50.8 and 76.2 mm (1.000–3.000 in), and custom pitches by drawing.
Roller chain edge or reinforced plate edge?
A roller chain edge is used when the belt is chain-driven on sprockets; then chain pitch, plate size, roller diameter and inner plate width are set on the drawing. A reinforced plate edge suits layouts without an edge chain.
Which materials are available?
Mild steel, SUS304 or SUS316, with pickling where specified. The material is chosen for your product, cleaning and operating conditions.
Can you add flights or plates?
Yes. Flights, reinforced plates, arched plates and groove-type structures are built to the approved drawing.
Do you supply the sprockets?
Yes. SUS304 sprockets are machined to the drawing, with teeth, bore, hub and keyway, and checked on the belt before shipment when both are supplied.
How do I measure an old eye link belt?
Measure rod pitch over 10 pitches and divide by 10, the cross rod and eye-link wire with a caliper, and the chain pitch, roller diameter, inner plate width, overall and usable width. Send a sample when you can.
Eye Link Belt projects
We keep project records on our official website: what the customer sent, how we built it, and how it was measured. See Eye Link Belt projects on the official website →
Plan your eye link belt project
Select
- 12 belt types overviewFive steps from conveyor system to approved drawing
- Flat wire or eye link belt?How the two open belts differ
- Eye link belt for heavy loadsRod, wire and edge for the load
- Eye link belt for washing and blanchingMaterial, rod pitch, edge and sprockets
- Belts for washing linesOpen area, material, edges and cleaning
Production capability
Quotation
Send 3 numbers. Get a fit check and a quotation.
Belt width, rod pitch and edge type 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.