Long conveyor belts are manufactured and shipped in sections. The connecting accessories included with every YIYI Mesh Belt order allow your installation team to assemble the full belt on-site - without additional procurement, without specialist tools, without delay.
Industrial conveyor belts - 50m, 100m, 200m or more - cannot be shipped as a single continuous loop. The belt is manufactured to the full length and then shipped in coiled sections, each section sized to fit standard freight containers and pallet dimensions.
On-site, your installation team joins the sections end-to-end using the connecting accessories supplied with the order. The result is one continuous belt with joint points that are structurally equivalent to the rest of the belt - no weak points, no alignment gaps, no reduced load capacity at the joins.
Connecting accessories are not treated as loose afterthoughts. They are matched to the belt type, drive components, section length, and repair needs before packing.
Pins, links, and repair hardware can be supplied with the main belt shipment, helping maintenance teams avoid a second procurement step during installation.
Drive sprockets, chain pitch, and belt engagement can be checked together so replacement projects reduce mismatch risk before the parts leave the factory.
For repeat buyers and distributors, matched spare hardware supports field repair, belt extension, and future replacement without restarting the project from zero.
Each accessory type is matched to the specific belt construction. Specifications are calculated from your order - wire diameter, pitch, and belt type determine the exact hardware supplied.
Connecting pins pass through the chain link ends at each section join, locking two belt sections together. The pin is the primary structural fastener at the join - it carries the full belt tension load at that point. YIYI Mesh Belt pins are produced from the same material grade as the belt itself (SUS304 or SUS316L) and matched precisely to the rod diameter of the belt.
Spare links are additional chain links supplied beyond the nominal belt count. They serve two purposes: providing the extra links needed at each section join point where the belt ends must mesh together, and providing an on-site stock for field repairs without waiting for a new supply order. A broken or bent link during operation can be replaced immediately using the spare links supplied.
Cross rods are the structural transverse rods at section join points. They run the full width of the belt, threading through the spiral links at the section ends, and carry the lateral load that keeps the belt flat and aligned across the join. Without correctly fitted cross rods, a section join would act as a hinge - producing belt tracking problems and premature wear at the join point.
Eye link belts use a different joining method from spiral belts. At the section end, each link has an exposed eye (loop). The connecting tube passes through the aligned eyes of two facing section ends, creating a rigid, aligned joint. The tube method produces a join that is flush with the belt surface - no raised hardware that could catch product or create a hygiene concern at the join point.
Standard belt joining requires no specialist tools beyond basic hand tools. The process is the same for all belt types - only the specific hardware differs.
All connecting accessories are produced in the same material grade as the belt itself. The table below shows the standard selection by application environment.
| Application Environment | Recommended Grade | Pins | Links | Cross Rods | Connecting Tubes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQF Spiral Freezing -35°C to -40°C · Hygiene-sensitive |
SUS304 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Seafood / Brine Processing Salt water · High chlorine environments |
SUS316L | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Baking / Oven Conveyors High temperature · Dry environment |
SUS304 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Meat Processing Hygiene-sensitive · CIP cleaning · Acids |
SUS316L | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| General Industrial Non-food · Dry or light wash-down |
SUS304 or CS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
If you need additional connecting accessories for an existing YIYI Mesh Belt belt - for repair, extension, or spare stock - we supply them separately. Tell us your belt specification and we calculate and supply the correct hardware.
Running a long-term installation? Order a spare parts kit - pins, spare links, and cross rods - to keep on-site. Respond to belt damage immediately without waiting for a supply order.
Order Spare Kit →Extending an existing belt with a new section? We supply the connecting accessories - pins, rods, and links - matched to the existing belt specification. Just send us a photo or the belt spec sheet.
Identify Belt Spec →Belt joint failed on a running line? Connecting accessories can be despatched by air freight - typically within 24 hours of specification confirmation. A failed join does not require a full belt replacement.
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