【Industry Application】How to choose a food grade conveyor belt?

Food processing, safety and hygiene is the red line, the conveyor belt and food close contact, the material must meet the food-grade standard. PU conveyor belt, i.e. polyurethane conveyor belt, just to meet this requirement.

01  Characteristics of PU conveyor belt

The PU conveyor belt's “strength” lies first of all in its non-toxic and odorless polyurethane material, which not only protects food from harmful substances, but also meets the hygienic threshold of food grade. Moreover, its smooth and flat surface makes cleaning easy and effortless, and effectively prevents the growth of bacteria. In daily food production, with its wear-resistant, oil-resistant, corrosion-resistant, easy to clean and other characteristics, especially suitable for food, pharmaceutical, chemical and other industries.

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02 Advantages of PU conveyor belts

Abrasion resistance:In the process of food processing, the conveyor belt rubs with all kinds of materials for a long time, PU conveyor belt, with its excellent abrasion resistance, can withstand the test of long term high load, and is not easy to wear and tear, linting and other problems, even in the busy meat processing plant, conveying meat products around the clock, but also to maintain a good condition, to ensure the production process is smooth.

Corrosion resistance:Food production processes are complex and varied, and involve a wide range of chemical substances, such as detergents and sanitizers, etc. PU conveyor belts are resistant to most chemicals and will not be easily corroded or deformed, and will still operate stably even under strict cleaning and sanitizing processes, safeguarding the hygiene and safety of the production environment.

High temperature resistance:For some foodstuffs that require high temperature treatment, such as baking, steaming, etc., PU conveyor belts can adapt to a certain high temperature environment and maintain stable performance under high temperature without softening or deformation due to high temperature, which is perfectly suited for high temperature requirements of food processing.

Tensile strength:In the face of heavy-duty material transportation, the high tensile strength of PU conveyor belts enables them to carry large weights, reliably transport all kinds of ingredients, semi-finished products, and finished products from one production link to the next safely, reduce the risk of falling materials in the process of transportation, and improve the production efficiency.

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03 Application areas of PU conveyor belts

Food processing:PU conveyor belts are used in all aspects of food processing, from receiving, screening and pre-processing of raw materials to processing and packaging. In flour milling, it can precisely convey flour from the mill to the mixing equipment; in beverage production, it can also convey bottled beverages for labeling, cartoning and other subsequent operations.

Pharmaceutical industry:In the production process of pharmaceuticals, whether it is the packaging of tablets, capsules or injections, PU conveyor belts can ensure the hygiene and safety of pharmaceuticals in the conveying process, avoiding the contamination of pharmaceuticals and guarding the quality of pharmaceuticals.

Logistics industry:With the advantages of light weight, oil resistance, corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance and easy cleaning, it can efficiently carry all kinds of goods in the logistics system, from food raw materials to finished products, and from pharmaceutical products to other living materials, and is widely used in warehousing, distribution and other scenarios.

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PU conveyor belts are ideal for the food processing industry due to their excellent hygiene performance, high temperature resistance, chemical resistance and energy saving and efficiency. Through proper selection, use and maintenance, PU conveyor belts can not only improve the efficiency of food processing, but also ensure the hygiene and safety of food, meeting the high standards of the modern food industry. With the continuous progress of food processing technology, PU conveyor belts will also make breakthroughs in material improvement and design optimization, and continue to play an important role in the food processing industry.

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