Knowing These Ways Will Make Your PTFE Mesh Conveyor Belt Lasting Longer

Knowing These Ways Will Make Your PTFE Mesh Conveyor Belt Lasting Longer 

PTFE mesh conveyor belt plays an important role in the conveyor system under high-temp environment. Teflon mesh conveyor belt can run stably for a long time in high temperature environment reach to 260℃. The surface of PTFE mesh conveyor belt is non-stick and chemical resistant, not easy to adhere to any substance, such ascooking oil, starch, flour, sugar, etc., easy to clean.

PTFE mesh conveyor belt is customized for different applications:

1. Food processing industry

Baking equipment: used in baking production lines such as bread, pizza, and biscuits to avoid food sticking and withstand high temperatures of 200-250°C.

Candy coating: used in cooling and curing processes such as chocolate and sugar coating to ensure a smooth surface without residue.

Frozen food transmission: prevent moisture condensation in the quick-freezing production line and keep the conveyor belt clean.

2. Textile printing and dyeing industry

High temperature setting machine: convey fabrics through hot air zones below 280°C to achieve fabric setting and shrinkage.

Printing drying: with UV ink or dye curing, solvent resistance and excellent air permeability to avoid pattern deformation.

Non-woven fabric production: PTFE open mesh belt convey high-temperature materials in the melt-blown process, anti-static and resistant to molten polymer adhesion.

3. Printing and packaging industry

UV printing curing: PTFE open mesh dryer belt is used to convey printed products through ultraviolet curing tunnels, resistant to strong light aging and chemical erosion of ink.

Soft packaging composite: used for hot melt adhesive coating lines for film materials to prevent glue residue.

Label slitting: precise transmission in high-temperature die-cutting machines to reduce edge wear.

4. Electronic manufacturing industry

PCB board welding: withstand 260℃ peak temperature of reflow soldering, prevent solder splash adhesion.

Lithium battery pole piece drying: used for drying line after electrode coating, air permeability accelerates solvent volatilization.

Semiconductor packaging: anti-static and corrosive gas resistance (such as HF acid vapor) when transmitting wafers.

5. Industrial drying and baking

Powder coating curing: conveying metal parts after electrostatic spraying, resistant to high-temperature melting of powder (180-220℃).

Ceramic sintering: transporting blanks through kilns, resisting glaze bonding and thermal expansion stress.

Wood drying: breathable structure promotes uniform evaporation of moisture and avoids mildew.

6. Special industrial scenarios

Chemical anti-corrosion transmission: resistant to strong acid (such as concentrated sulfuric acid), strong alkali (pH 3-11) and organic solvent environment.

Aerospace composites: used for prepreg autoclave molding, withstanding high pressure and temperature (≤300°C).

Medical sterilization equipment: the equipment is sterilized by high-temperature steam or ethylene oxide, in compliance with FDA standards.

Do you know how to extend the service life PTFE mesh conveyor belts? Here are some solutions for you:

1. Operational Optimization

a. Temperature Control

Maintain operating temperature below 280°C (536°F) for continuous use

Avoid thermal shock by preheating belts gradually (15-20 min) before high-temp operations

Use cooling zones for sudden temperature transitions

b. Tension Management

Implement automatic tension control system (3-5% elongation recommended)

Conduct weekly tension checks using calibrated tension meters

2. Maintenance Protocol

a. Cleaning Procedures

Perform daily dry cleaning with silicone brushes

Use monthly deep cleaning with:

• 3-5% alkaline solution (pH 9-11) for organic residues

• 5-10% citric acid solution for mineral deposits

Prohibit abrasive cleaners (steel wool, scouring pads)

b. Inspection Routine

Weekly visual checks for:

• Frayed edges (>3mm damage requires immediate repair)

• Coating integrity (≥95% surface coverage maintained)

• Mesh deformation (max 2% permanent elongation)

Monthly thickness measurement (alert at 20% reduction from original)

3. Material Compatibility

Chemical exposure guidelines:

• Avoid strong alkalis (pH >12) and fluorine compounds

• Limit contact with molten alkali metals

Load characteristics:

• Maximum point load: 15kg/cm²

• Avoid sharp-edged materials (edge radius >2mm required)

4. Mechanical Protection

Install edge guides with:

• 2-3mm clearance per side

• UHMWPE or silicone contact surfaces

Use conveyor tracking system with ≤2mm deviation tolerance

Apply silicone-based lubricant to metal contact points (bi-weekly)

5. Storage & Handling

Storage conditions:

• Temperature: 10-30°C

• Humidity: 40-60% RH

• Avoid vertical hanging >30 days

Mounting precautions:

• Use tensioning template during installation

• Prohibit folding angles >90°

6. Performance Monitoring

Implement digital tracking system recording:

• Cumulative running hours

• Thermal cycles (heating-cooling counts)

• Maintenance history

Establish replacement criteria:

• 25% coating loss by area

• 3 major repairs per 1m²

• 15% increase in energy consumption

7. Staff Training

Mandatory certification program covering:

• Proper loading/unloading techniques

• Emergency stop procedures

• Basic troubleshooting (4-hour response capability)

Expected Outcomes:

• 40-60% increase in average service life (from 12 to 18-24 months)

• 30% reduction in unexpected downtime

• 25% decrease in maintenance costs

Revision Cycle: Review every 6 months