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Quality control · from raw material to packing

Quality control starts before production, not before shipment

We check the wire before it is formed, the drawing before it is built, the trial before bulk production and every belt before it is packed. You see the measurements at each step.

  • Spectral check on arrival
  • Signed drawing
  • Trial and first article
  • 100% final inspection
  • Material documentation
Inspector checking a finished metal conveyor belt laid on trestles
Final inspection in our workshop
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Raw material: drawn in our own workshop

A belt is only as consistent as its wire. We buy wire rod and round bar from established steel mills, draw them to size on our own lines and check every batch before forming.

≈ 50 t
raw material in stock in total
5.0 mm
wire rod for in-house wire drawing
12 mm
raw material for in-house round-bar drawing (cross rods)
Every batch
checked before forming
Stainless wire coils on the YIYI Mesh Belt wire drawing line
Wire drawing lineSpiral and mesh wire drawn from rod.
Round bar drawing line in the YIYI Mesh Belt workshop
Round bar drawing lineCross rods drawn from 12 mm raw material.
Handheld spectral analyser on a stainless wire coil in the YIYI Mesh Belt raw material store
Spectral analyserComposition of rod and bar checked against the grade on arrival.
Video · bar drawingThe round bar line running in our workshop.

What we check on each material

MaterialWhenChecks
5.0 mm wire rodOn arrivalComposition by spectral analysis against the grade · diameter · heat number recorded
12 mm round barOn arrivalComposition by spectral analysis against the grade · diameter · heat number recorded
Drawn wireEvery drawn batchDiameter to your drawing · tensile test · hardness · sample kept
Drawn rodEvery drawn batchDiameter to your drawing · hardness · sample kept

For your order: the material used is recorded for every belt, wire samples are kept, and material documentation is available for your order. Third-party laboratory re-testing can be arranged on request. Final dimensions and tolerances follow the drawing you sign.

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Signed drawing, trial section and first article

Nothing is built in volume until you have approved it.

Signed drawingdimensions and tolerances you approveTrial sectioncompared with your sampleFirst articlemeasured and reported
Trial balanced weave section next to the original sample
Trial vs original samplePhotographed side by side for approval.
Trial flat wire belt next to the original sample
Trial on new toolingCompared with the end user’s old belt.
First article chain pitch measured on a spiral freezer belt
First articleChain pitch 27.40 mm, as drawn.
Rod pitch measured over ten pitches
Ten pitches in one reading200 mm over 10 rods = 20 mm.
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Checks during production

Defined checkpoints at forming, welding and assembly, so a deviation is caught on the first metres.

Caliper checking incoming wire diameter
Wire diameterChecked before forming.
Formed spirals ready for assembly
Formed spiralsPitch checked before assembly.
Robotic rod-to-link welding on a spiral belt
WeldsRobot welds checked on the edge.
Spiral pitch measured on a self-stacking belt
PitchMeasured as the belt grows.

Defects our inspectors look for

Example of a spiral belt mesh that is not flat
Mesh not flatRejected before packing.
Example of uneven edge welds on a spiral belt
Uneven edge weldsReworked and re-inspected.
Example of a weld standing proud of the link
Weld proud of linkGround flush or remade.
Example of a cracked link on a spiral belt edge
Cracked linkReplaced before shipment.

Examples from our defect photo library, used to train inspection. A belt that does not meet the approved drawing does not go to packing: it is recorded, reworked or remade, and inspected again.

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100% final inspection before packing

Every finished belt is checked against the approved drawing, and you receive the numbers.

100%of finished belts inspectedTurning checkhand-stacked for self-stacking belts; drum test for spiral and side driven belts where requiredMeasured photossent before shipment
Inspector checking a finished metal conveyor belt laid on trestles
Laid out and checkedEach belt inspected flat on trestles.
YIYI inspection team checking finished belts before packing
Inspection teamBelts checked before packing.
Caliper measuring a chain driven belt during final inspection
Measured with calipersRod and chain dimensions against the drawing.
White glove wiped across a finished belt to check cleanliness
White-glove checkSurface checked clean and oil-free.
Self-stacking belt laid out at a 2,170 mm turning diameter
Turning checkLaid out at the customer’s turning diameter.
Video · final inspectionCalipers, tape and white gloves on a finished belt.
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Documents and records you receive

Each order is linked to its material, production, inspection and approval records.

  • Material documentation for your order.
  • Inspection report and measured photos of your belt.
  • Approved drawing kept for repeat orders.
  • Material record per belt and retained wire samples.
  • Third-party re-testing or inspection on request.

Need a QA package for supplier approval?Download our quality statement or ask for the documents your customer requires.

Download the Quality & Material Control Statement (PDF)

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When something fails, we say so and rebuild it

Inspection is only useful if it is allowed to reject.

On a 2,550 mm SUS304 balanced weave belt for a European distributor, our first trial section did not hold its width. We rejected it in our own workshop and built a new one. The new trial was measured over ten spiral and rod pitches and photographed next to the original sample before the distributor approved mass production.

That is the standard for every order: the belt you receive is the one that passed, not the first one we made.

Tape measuring a 2,550 mm balanced weave belt
Width held: 2,550 mmOn the rebuilt trial.
Caliper measuring 1.8 mm wire
Wire: 1.8 mmMeasured on the approved trial.
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Quality questions buyers ask

Is quality control only done before shipment?

No. It starts with spectral checks on incoming rod and bar, continues with the drawing, the trial section and in-process checks, and ends with 100% final inspection before packing.

Can material documentation be provided with my order?

Yes. Material documentation is available for your order, and the material used is recorded for every belt.

Do you build a trial section before production?

Yes, where the project requires it, especially for new designs and replacements from a sample. Bulk production starts after you approve.

Is every belt inspected before shipment?

Yes. Every finished belt is checked against the approved drawing before packing. This is a check of every belt, not a zero-defect or lifetime promise.

Do you drum-test spiral belts?

Spiral freezer and side driven belts are turned or drum-tested to the approved drawing where the project requires it. Every self-stacking belt order is hand-stacked and checked at the turning diameter before shipment.

Can I arrange a third-party inspection?

Yes. Buyer audits and third-party inspection can be coordinated, and third-party laboratory re-testing can be arranged on request.

How each step works for your order

Buyer guides from our production team.

Still have a question about your belt?Send your drawing or photos of the old belt. Our production team reviews it and tells you whether it fits, what it costs, or what is still missing.