FOOD BELT DESIGN MANUAL - Gates€¦ · Gates belt drives systems are not intended for use in applications requiring special “Lift” or “Proof” type chains with minimum tensile

FOOD BELT DESIGN MANUAL

PREFACE

This manual includes tables, specifications and procedures necessary to design conveyor line using the following Gates Mectrol Food Grade Belting:

∫ PosiClean® Belting∫ CenterClean™ Belting∫ FlatClean™ Belting

SAFETY POLICY

WARNING! Be Safe! Gates Mectrol belting is reliable when used safely and within Gates Mectrol application recommendations. However, there are specific USES THAT MUST BE AVOIDED due to the risk of serious injury or death. These prohibited misuses include:

Lift Systems

Do not use Gates belts or pulleys in applications that depend solely upon the belt to raise/lower, support or sustain a mass without an independent safety backup system. Gates belt drives systems are not intended for use in applications requiring special “Lift” or “Proof” type chains with minimum tensile strength or certified/test tensile strength requirements.

Braking Systems

Do not use Gates belts or pulleys in applications that depend solely upon the belt to slow or stop a mass or to act as a brake without an independent safety backup system. Gates belt drive systems are not intended to function as a breaking device in “emergency stop” systems.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface ................................................................................................................................................................... iSafety Policy ......................................................................................................................................................... i

SECTION A - INTRODUCTIONGates Mectrol Food Grade Belting Features and Benefits ...................................................................A-2Certificates ......................................................................................................................................................A-3Typical Industries and Applications ...........................................................................................................A-4

SECTION B - BELT AND SPROCKET SPECIFICATIONS, SPLICING AND FABRICATIONPosiClean® Belting and Sprockets ............................................................................................................ B-2CenterClean™ Belting and Sprockets ...................................................................................................... B-5FlatClean™ Belting and Pulleys ................................................................................................................. B-7Splicing Options ............................................................................................................................................ B-9Flights ............................................................................................................................................................B-12Sidewalls ........................................................................................................................................................B-13V-Guides ........................................................................................................................................................B-14

SECTION C - CONVEYOR DESIGNDrive Configuration

Head Drive Configuration .................................................................................................................. C-2 Tail Drive Configuration ..................................................................................................................... C-2 Center Drive Configuration ............................................................................................................... C-3

Drum Motor (Motorized Pulley) .................................................................................................................. C-4

Basic Straight Line Conveyor ..................................................................................................................... C-4 Belt Guide and Tracking ..................................................................................................................... C-5 Carryway Support ............................................................................................................................... C-5 Returnway Support ............................................................................................................................. C-6 Snub Roller ........................................................................................................................................... C-7 Tensioning Device (Tensioner/Take Up) ........................................................................................ C-8 Conveyor Sidewalls ............................................................................................................................. C-8

Straight Line Conveyor with Flights .......................................................................................................... C-9 Carryway Support ................................................................................................................................ C-9 Returnway Support ............................................................................................................................. C-9

Straight Line Conveyor with Corrugated Sidewalls .............................................................................C-11 Corrugated Sidewall Geometries ..................................................................................................C-11 Minimum Sprocket/Pulley Diameter.............................................................................................C-11 Carryway Support ..............................................................................................................................C-11 Returnway Support ...........................................................................................................................C-11


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Z-Conveyor .......................................................................................................................................................C-13Carryway Transition...........................................................................................................................C-14Returnway Transition........................................................................................................................C-15Carryway Support ..............................................................................................................................C-15Returnway Support ...........................................................................................................................C-15Drive Sprockets .................................................................................................................................C-16Tail Sprocket .......................................................................................................................................C-16Conveyor Sidewalls ...........................................................................................................................C-16

Reciprocating Conveyor (Telescoping, Shuttle or Retractable) ..........................................................C-16Belt Tracking .......................................................................................................................................C-17

Back Bend Roller................................................................................................................................C-17Sprockets ............................................................................................................................................C-17Tension .................................................................................................................................................C-17

Troughed Conveyors ......................................................................................................................................C-17Carryway Support ..............................................................................................................................C-18Transition Length...............................................................................................................................C-19Belt Width............................................................................................................................................C-19Returnway Support ...........................................................................................................................C-19Pulleys .................................................................................................................................................C-20

SECTION D - SANITATIONBelt Sanitation ................................................................................................................................................... D-2

Recommended Sanitation Procedures .......................................................................................... D-2 Common Sanitation Chemicals ....................................................................................................... D-2

Chemical Resistance Chart............................................................................................................................. D-3

Kevlar® is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

Flexco®, Clipper®, Alligator®, and Ready Set™ are registered trademarks of Flexible Steel Lacing Company

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SECTION A - INTRODUCTION

Gates Mectrol Food Grade Belting Features and Benefits∫ PosiClean® Food Grade Belting∫ CenterClean™ Food Grade Belting∫ FlatClean™ Food Grade Belting

Certificates

Typical Industries and Applications


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GATES MECTROL FOOD GRADE BELTING

PosiClean® Food Grade Belting

for high load applications

CenterClean™ Food Grade Belting

FlatClean™ Food Grade Belting

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GATES MECTROL FOOD GRADE BELTING FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Feature Benefit

dairy processing equipment

food contact

field weld or mechanical fasteners needs

CERTIFICATESFDA compliance for wet food contact requirements 21CFR177.2600

USDA certificate for hygiene requirements for meat and poultry processing equipment USDA certificate for dairy equipment


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Meat (Beef, Pork, Sausage, Seafood) – Raw, Cooked, Frozen, Steamed or Fried

o Primary Processing

o Further Processing

o Packaging

Poultry – Raw, Cooked, Frozen or Friedo Primary Processing

o Further Processing

o Packaging

Cheese and Dairyo Bulk Cheese

required

o Shredded Cheese

o Packaging

Fruit and Vegetable (including potatoes) – Raw, Cooked, Frozen, Steamed, Bleached or Fried

o Raw product handling

o Washing & Grading

o Finished Packing and Distribution

Ready to Eato Portioningo General conveyingo Inspectiono Packagingo Boxed product

Snack Foodso Z conveyorso Profiles / sidewalls Incline / Decline o Conveyors

Grains and Cerealso Incline / Decline Conveyorso Bulk product conveyingo Toughed lineso General transporto Packaging

TYPICAL INDUSTRIES AND APPLICATIONS

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SECTION B - BELT AND SPROCKET SPECIFICATIONS AND FASTENING OPTIONSBelt and Sprocket Specifications, Splicing and Fabrication

PosiClean® Belting and Sprockets ∫ PosiClean Belting Specifications ∫ PosiClean Belting Max. Allowable Tension ∫ PosiClean Belting Slit Width Tolerances ∫ PosiClean Belting Non-Slit Width Tolerances ∫ PosiClean Sprocket Specifications ∫ PosiClean Sprocket and Support Guidelines

CenterClean™ Belting and Sprockets ∫ CenterClean Belting and Sprocket Specifications ∫ CenterClean Belting Max. Allowable Tension ∫ CenterClean Belting Slit Width Tolerances ∫ CenterClean Belting Non-Slit Width Tolerances ∫ CenterClean Sprocket Specifications

FlatClean™ Belting and Pulleys ∫ FlatClean Belting Specifications ∫ FlatClean Belting Max. Allowable Tension ∫ FlatClean Belting Slit Width Tolerances ∫ FlatClean Belting Non-Slit Width Tolerances

Splicing Options ∫ Minimum Sprocket/Pulley Diameter for Mechanically Spliced Belts ∫ Dimensions to Prepare Belt Ends for Mechanical Fasteners

Flights∫ Flight Specifications

Sidewalls∫ Sidewall Specifications

V-Guides∫ V-Guide Specifications


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2.000”nominal

.301”.354”.226”

PC201.000”

nominal

.169” .246”.138”

PC10

POSICLEAN® BELTING AND SPROCKETS

PosiClean Belting Specifications

PC20 PC20 PC20 PC10Belt Options Standard Hi Torque Cold Temp Standard

Designator KV-FDA HDK-FDA HDK-R6 KV-FDA

Cords/Inch 2 4 4 2

Pitch (nominal) 2” (50.8mm) 2” (50.8mm) 2” (50.8mm) 1” (25.4mm)

Hardness - Shore A 90 90 85 94

Specific Belt Weight (lbs/ft/in) 0.089 0.089 0.089 0.063

Min. Sprocket Dia. Service Temp above 25°F 3.76” (95.5mm) 3.76” (95.5mm) 3.76” (95.5mm) 2.0” (50.8mm)

Min. Sprocket Dia. Service Temp below 25°F 6.27” (159.3mm) 6.27” (159.3mm) 6.27” (159.3mm) 3.25” (82.6mm)

Min. Back Bend Dia. above 25°F 6” (152.4mm) 6” (152.4mm) 6” (152.4mm) 3.5” (88.9mm)

Min. Back Bend Dia. below 25°F 10” (254.0mm) 10” (254.0mm) 10” (254.0mm) 5” (127.0mm)

Service Temperature Range -4° to 158° F -4° to 158° F -10° to 158° F +15° to 160° F(-20° to 70°C) (-20° to 70°C) (-23° to 70°C) (-9° to 71°C)

Ultimate Belt Strength (lbs/in of width) 265 502 528 294

Coefficient of Friction

Urethane vs. UHMW - dry (dynamic/static) 0.53 / 0.69 0.53 / 0.69 0.54 / 0.69 0.42 / 0.48

Urethane vs. UHMW - wet (dynamic/static) 0.59 / 0.67 0.59 / 0.67 - 0.34 / 0.45

Urethane vs. Stainless Steel - dry (dyn/static) 0.74 / 0.94 0.74 / 0.94 0.64 / 0.68 0.51 / 0.52

Urethane vs. Stainless Steel - wet (dyn/static) 0.70 / 1.10 0.70 / 1.10 - 0.47 / 0.51

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F) 1.09 x 10-4 1.09 x 10-4 1.09 x 10-4 1.09 x 10-4

(mm/mm/°C) 1.96 x 10-4 1.96 x 10-4 1.96 x 10-4 1.96 x 10-4

Color Blue Blue Blue Blue

Min. and Max. Width 5”/36” 5”/36” 5”/36” 4”/36”(127/914mm) (127/914mm) (127/914mm) (102/914mm)

Max. Length 200’ (61m) 200’ (61m) 200’ (61m) 200’ (61m)

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PC20 PC20 PC20 PC10Belt Options Standard Hi Torque Cold Temp Standard

Factory Weld - Finger Length PC20 - 3.35” (85mm) PC10 - 3.07” (78mm) 39 51 46 35

Field Weld - Finger Length 0.98” (25 mm) 31 41 37 31

Field Weld Straight Cut 31 41 37 31

PosiLace™ 21 21 21 N/A

Flexco® UX1SS Clipper® Wire Hooks 31 41 37 31

Flexco® APF150 Alligator® Plastic Rivet 25 25 23 N/A

Flexco® APF100 Alligator® Plastic Rivet N/A N/A N/A 25

Flexco® RS125 Alligator® Ready Set™ Staple 26 26 23 N/A

Flexco® RS62 Alligator® Ready Set™ Staple N/A N/A N/A 26

Max. Allowable Tension (lbs per inch width)1 based on Splicing Option

4” to 12” >12” to 16” >16” to 20” >20” to 24” >24” to 28” >28” to 32” 32” to 35.5”(>102 to 305mm) (>305 to 406mm) (>406 to 508mm) (>508 to 610mm) (>610 to 711mm) (>711 to 813mm) (813 to 902mm)

+0/-.120” +0/-.125” +0/-.160” +0/-.190” +0/-.225” +0/-.240” +0/-.255”(+/- 3.0mm) (+/-3.2mm) (+/- 4.1mm) (+/-4.8mm) (+/- 5.7mm) (+/- 6.1mm) (+/- 6.5mm)

PosiClean Belting Slit Width Tolerances

18” (457mm) 36” (914mm)

+/- 0.060” +0.120”/-0.375”(+/- 1.5mm) (+3mm/-9.5mm)

PosiClean Belting Non-Slit Width Tolerances


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Belt Width 6” 9” 12” 15” 18” 21” 24” 27” 30” 36”(152mm) (221mm) (305mm) (381mm) (451mm) (533mm) (610mm) (686mm) (672mm) (914mm)

Min. No. SprocketsMax. 5” (127mm) 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 9spacing center to center

No. of Sprockets for max.allow. tension Max. 3” (76mm) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13spacing center to center

Min. No. Carryway Supports6” (152mm) 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7spacing center to center

PosiClean Sprocket & Support Guidelines (PC10 and PC20)

NOTE: PC20 belts can run on some competitor’s 8, 10 and 12 tooth sprockets

NOTE: PC10 belts can run on some competitor’s 8, 10, 12 and 20 tooth sprockets

PosiClean Sprocket Specifications

* Imperial keyway sizes on round bores conform to ANSI standard B17.1 - 1967 (R1989); metric keyway sizes conform to BS 4235: Part 1: 1972 (1986)

NOTE: PosiClean sprockets need to be locked into position on the shaft.

PC20 PC10

Number of Teeth 6 8 10 12 6 8 10 12 20

Nom. Outside Diameter inch 3.7 4.9 6.2 7.5 1.9 2.5 3.2 3.8 6.4

mm 94 126 158 189 48 64 81 97 163

Nominal Width inch 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1 1 1 1 1

mm 32 32 32 32 25.4 25.4 25.4 25.4 25.4

Available Bore Sizes Imperial Square, in 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 N/A N/A 1.5 1.5 1.5

Sizes Round*, in 1 1 N/A N/A 1 1 1 N/A N/A

Metric Square, mm 40 40 40 40 N/A N/A 40 40 40

Sizes Round*, mm 30 30 N/A N/A N/A N/A 25 N/A N/A

Material UHMW-PE UHMW-PE

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CENTERCLEAN™ BELTING AND SPROCKETSCenterClean Belting Specifications

CC40Belt Options Standard

Cords/inch 2Pitch (nominal) 1.57” (40 mm)Hardness-Shore A 94Specific Belt Weight (lbs/ft/in) 0.078

Min. Sprocket Dia. service temperature above 25°F 3.9” (99mm)Min. Sprocket Dia. service temperature below 25°F 5.9” (150mm)Min. Back Bend Dia. above 25°F 6” (152mm)Min. Back Bend Dia. below 25°F 10” (254mm)Service Temperature Range 15° to 160° F

(-9° to 71° C)Coefficient of Friction Urethane vs. UHMW - dry (dynamic/static) 0.42 / 0.48 Urethane vs. UHMW - wet (dynamic/static) 0.34 / 0.45 Urethane vs. Stainless Steel - dry (dynamic/static) 0.51 / 0.52 Urethane vs. Stainless Steel - wet (dynamic/static) 0.47 / 0.51Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F) 1.09 x 10-4

(mm/mm/°C) 1.96 x 10-4

Color BlueMin. and Max. Width 6”/36” (152/914mm)Max. Length 200’ (61m)Tracking Lane Yes

40 mm

3.2 mm

7.6 mm

40mm

3.2mm 7.3mm


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6” to 12” >12” to 16” >16” to 20” >20” to 24” >24” to 28” >28” to 32” 32” to 35.5”(152 to 305mm) (>305 to 406mm) (>406 to 508mm) (>508 to 610mm) (>610 to 711mm) (>711 to 813mm) (813 to 902mm)

+0/-.120” +0/-.125” +0/-.160” +0/-.190” +0/-.225” +0/-.240” +0/-.255”(+/- 3.0mm) (+/-3.2mm) (+/- 4.1mm) (+/-4.8mm) (+/- 5.7mm) (+/- 6.1mm) (+/- 6.5mm)

CenterClean Belting Slit Width Tolerances

NOTE: CC40 belts run on most 40mm pitch sprockets

CC40

Number of Teeth 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 20

Nom. Outside Diameter inch 3.9 4.4 4.9 5.4 5.9 6.4 7.4 7.9 8.4 9.9

mm 99 112 124 137 150 163 188 201 213 251

Nominal Width inch 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5

mm 165 165 165 165 165 165 165 165 165 165

Imperial Square Bore - Dimension inch 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

Material UHMW-PE

CenterClean Sprocket Specifications

18” (457mm) 36” (914mm)

+/- 0.060” +0.120”/-0.375”(+/- 1.5mm) (+3mm/-9.5mm)

CenterClean Belting Non-Slit Width Tolerances

Width Ranges

6”- 9” >9”- 12” >12”- 17” >18”

Field Weld- FingerLength 0.98” (25mm) 239 275 317 344

UX1SS 239 275 317 344

APF150 139 160 184 199

RS125 290 334 385 417

CenterClean, CC40, Maximum Allowable Belt Tension (lbs) based on Splice Option and Belt Width

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FLATCLEAN™ BELTING AND PULLEYSFlatClean Belting Specifications

FC12Belt Options Standard

Cords/inch 2Hardness - Shore A 94Specific belt Weight (lbs/ft/in) 0.065

Min. Pulley Dia. service temperature above 25°F 2.0” (51mm)Min. Pulley Dia. service temperature below 25°F 3.0” (76mm)Min. Back Bend Dia. above 25°F 3.0” (76mm)Min. Back Bend Dia. below 25°F 4.5” (114mm)Service Temperature Range -15° to 160° F

(-9° to 71°C)

Ultimate Belt Strength (lbs/in of width) 265Coefficient of Friction Urethane vs. UHMW - dry (dynamic/static) 0.42 / 0.48 Urethane vs. UHMW - wet (dynamic/static) 0.34 / .045 Urethane vs. Stainless Steel - dry (dynamic/static) 0.51 / 0.52 Urethane vs. Stainless Steel - wet (dynamic/static) 0.47 / 0.51 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F) 1.09 x 10-4

(mm/mm/°C) 1.96 x 10-4

Color BlueMin. and Max. Width 4”/ 18” (102 / 457mm)Max. Length 200’

.125”

FlatClean Belt Slit Width Tolerance

4” to 12” >12” to 16” >16” to 17.5”(>102 to 305mm) (>305 to 406mm) (>406 to 445mm)

+0/-.120” +0/-.125” +0/-.160”(+/- 3.0mm) (+/-3.2mm) (+/- 4.1mm)

18” (457mm)

+/- 0.060”(+/- 1.5mm)

FlatClean Belting Non-Slit Width Tolerances


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1 Max allowable set as the lower of 25% yield strength or 2% stretch of weld or splice

FC12Belt Options Standard

Factory Weld - Finger length 3.35” (85mm) 60Field Weld - Finger Length 1” (25mm) 48Flexco® UX1SS Clipper® Wire Hooks 59Flexco® APF150 Alligator® Plastic Rivet 34Flexco® RS125 Alligator® Ready Set™ Staple 51

FlatClean Belting Max. Allowable Tension (lbs per inch width)1

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SPLICING OPTIONSNOTE: Fastener strength ratings are specific to the belt to which they are applied. See Maximum Allowed Tension specifications in belting specifications tables.

∫ Factory Weld – uses a 78 mm (3.1”) or 85 mm (3.3”) long tapered finger and a platen press weld. The shear strength provided by the overlapping tension members provides for the highest maximum allowable belt tension.

∫ Field Weld - The preferred field splice for PosiClean is a split tooth weld. The weld of a straight cut through a tooth is stronger than that of a straight cut between teeth. This is because the weld surface area is larger through the tooth than between the teeth. A second benefit of

and less stress. Preparing belt ends with a straight cut requires only simple tooling and is done easily and quickly. Tapered finger welds can also be used for field welds but require more cumbersome finger punch tooling.

∫ PosiLace™ Fastening Pin – meets low to medium load requirements without welding to achieve the maximum allowable tension of 21 lbs/in. Belt ends are prepared at the factory and the belt is joined by a single pin inserted after the belt is placed in position on the equipment. This “living” fastening solution allows for removal and replacement of the belt as often as desired – without ever having to weld.

∫ Other Mechanical Fasteners - From wire hooks to metal staples, standard conveyor fasteners are available are available for those situations when quick assembly/disassembly is required. Belt ends must be cut properly prior to installing mechanical fasteners to ensure proper pulley mesh.

PosiLace™ Fastening Pin

Flexco® UX1SS Clipper® Wire Hooks Flexco® Alligator® Plastic Rivet Flexco® Alligator® Ready Set™ Staple

Factory Weld

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PC-10 PC-20 CC-40 FC-12

PosiLace™ NR 6.27” (159mm) NR NR

Flexco® UX1SS Clipper® Wire Hook 3.24” (82mm) 6.27” (159mm) NR 3.00” (76mm)

Flexco® APF100 Alligator® Plastic Rivet 3.24” (82mm) NR NR NR

Flexco® APF150 Alligator® Plastic Rivet NR 6.27” (159mm) 6.4” (163mm) 3.00” (76mm)

Flexco® RS62 Alligator® Ready Set™ Staple 3.24” (82mm) NR NR NR

Flexco® RS125 Alligator® Ready Set™ Staple NR 6.27” (159mm) 6.4” (163mm) 3.00” (76mm)

Minimum Sprocket/Pulley Diameter for Mechanically Spliced Belts

NR= Not Recommended

NOTE: Fastener strength ratings are specific to the type of belt being spliced. See the Max. Allowable Tension Charts found on the previous pages for fastener strength ratings.

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Dimensions to Prepare Belt Ends for Mechanical Fasteners

DESIRED SPLICED BELT LENGTH

BELT LENGTH BEFORE ADDING LACING TRIMLENGTH

Trim away tooth before cutting belt

FC-12 Belt length before adding Lacing = Desired Spliced Belt Length - Trim LengthTrim Length

Flexco UX1SS Clipper Wire Hook 0.22” (5.5mm)

Flexco APF150 Alligator Plastic Rivet 0.28” (7.0mm)

Flexco RS125 Alligator Ready Set Staple 0.39” (10mm)

CC -40 Lacing Dimension A Dimension BFlexco APF150 Alligator Plastic Rivet 1.18” (30mm) 1.05” (26.5mm)

Flexco RS125 Alligator Ready Set Staple 1.18” (30mm) 1.05” (26.5mm)

PC-20 Lacing Dimension AFlexco APF150 Alligator Plastic Rivet 1.65” (42mm)


PC-20 Lacing Dimension A

Flexco UX1SS Clipper Wire Hook 0.73” (18.5mm)

PC-10 Lacing Dimension AFlexco UX1SS Clipper Wire Hook 0.85” (21.5mm)

Flexco APF100 Alligator Plastic Rivet 0.79” (20mm)



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FLIGHTSFlights, also called profiles or cleats, can be added to any Gates Mectrol Food Grade Belt to move product up an incline.

Flight Specifications

Flight Dimensions

Height “A” 0.25 inch (6mm), 1 inch (25mm), 1.5 inch (38mm) height tolerance ±0.060” (1.5mm)2 inch (51mm), 3 inch (76mm), 4 inch(102mm)

Length (Width across belt) “B” 6 inch (152mm) min. up to 36 inch (0.9m) max. length tolerance ±0.100” (2.5mm)Thickness “C” 0.197 inch (5mm) nominal thickness tolerance ±0.020” (0.5mm)Durometer 95 shore AColor BlueWelding TolerancesMinimum Belt Length 80 inches (2.0m)Minimum Flight Spacing “D” 3.94 inch (100mm)Flight Spacing Spacing must be multiple of belt pitch lengthFlight Location PC20 ±0.060 inch (1.5mm) Over tooth or halfway between teeth

CC40 ±0.125 inch (3.1mm) Halfway between teethPC10 ±0.060 inch (1.5mm) Over toothFC12 ±0.125 inch (3.1mm)

Flight Centering Tolerance Centered ±0.005” per inch (±0.13 per mm) of profile lengthFlight Alignment Tolerance PC10/PC20 Parallel to belt teeth ±0.005” per inch (±0.13 per mm) of profile length

CC40/FC12 Perpendicular to belt edge ±0.010” per inch of profile lengthMultiple Flights Across Belt Maximum of 3 profiles across belt, pattern must be symmetrical to belt centerline,

1.5 inch (38mm) or 2 inch (51mm) separation between profiles

Belt Sections Allowed PC20, FC12, PC10, CC40

NOTE: See belt specifications for minimum sprocket diameter and minimum back bend diameter.

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SIDEWALLSCorrugated sidewalls can be added to any Gates Mectrol Food Grade Belt to prevent conveyed product

Sidewall Specifications

Sidewall DimensionsHeight "A” 1.38 - 4.33” (35-110mm) height tolerance ±0.24” (±6mm)Length (Width across belt) “B” 1.77 inch (45mm) length tolerance ±0.20” (±5mm)Thickness 0.079 inch (2.0mm) nominal thickness tolerance ±0.015” (0.4mm)Color BlueDurometer 85 shore A

Sidewall TolerancesMinimum Belt Length 118 inches (3.0m)Maximum Belt Length 100 ft (30.5m)Minimum Belt Width 8 inches (200mm)Maximum Belt Width 36 inches (914mm)Minimum Distance -Belt Edge to Sidewall “C” 0.25in±0.075in (6mm±2mm)Minimum Distance - Flight and Sidewall “D” 0.375in±0.075in (9.5mm±2mm)Minimum Sprocket Diameter 2.5x sidewall height or minimum diameter recommendation for belt and fastener type,

which ever is greaterMinimum Back Bend Diameter 1.5x sidewall height or minimum diameter recommendation for belt, whichever is greaterSidewall Loop Alignment Sidewalls are not timed - loops will not line upSidewall End Weld Aligned tab or opposed tabBelt Sections Allowed FC12, PC20, PC10, CC40

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V-GUIDESV-Guides can be added to Gates Mectrol FlatClean Belting. The V-Guides run in a pulley to eliminate lateral belt movement.

V-Guide Specifications

Size W1 W2 H Hardness Min. Pulley Diameter Share A

K6 (SOLID) 6mm 4mm 4mm 70 2.0 inches



A (SOLID) 0.5 in 0.312 in 0.312 in 70 3.0 inches

B (SOLID) 0.655 in 0.406 in 0.406 in 70 4.0 inches

C (SOLID) 0.875 in 0.530 in 0.530 in 70 7.0 inches

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SECTION C - CONVEYOR DESIGNDrive Configurations

∫ Head Drive Configuration ∫ Tail Drive Configuration ∫ Center Drive Configuration

Motorized Pulleys

Basic Straight Line (Horizontal or Incline) Conveyor∫ Components

∫ Belt Guiding and Tracking ∫ Carryway and Returnway Support ∫ Snub Roller ∫ Tension Devices ∫ Conveyor Sidewalls

Straight Line (Horizontal or incline) Conveyor with Flights∫ General

∫ Carryway and Returnway Support

Straight Line Conveyor with Corrugated Sidewalls∫ Sidewall Geometries

∫ Minimum Sprocket/Pulley Diameter ∫ Carryway and Returnway Support

Z-Conveyor (Gooseneck) ∫ Components ∫ Carryway and Returnway Transitions ∫ Carryway and Returnway Support ∫ Drive Sprocket ∫ Tail Sprocket ∫ Conveyor Sidewalls

Reciprocating Conveyor (Telescoping, Shuttle, Retractable)

∫ Belt Tracking ∫ Back Bend Roller ∫ Sprocket ∫ Tension

Troughed Conveyors ∫ Carryway and Returnway Support ∫ Transition Length ∫ Belt Width ∫ Pulleys


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DRIVE CONFIGURATION

Head Drive Configuration (pull) ∫ Most common configuration. ∫ The conveying side of the belt is traveling (pulled) toward the drive (powered) sprockets. See figure C-1.

Tail Drive Configuration (push) ∫ The conveying side of the belt is traveling (pushed) away from the drive (powered) sprockets. See

figure C-2 ∫ Belt needs to be under tension at all times to prevent it from jumping the drive sprocket grooves. ∫ Maximum recommend conveyor length: 15 feet (4.6m).

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Center Drive Configuration ∫ Gates Mectrol does not recommend this drive configuration.

∫ The drive sprockets in this configuration are not placed at the conveyor ends but within the conveyor span length. See figure C-3. It is used typically for bi-directional conveyors.

∫ Carryway support, see basic straight line conveyor guidelines ∫ This configuration is not suitable for belts with cleats and/or corrugated side walls.

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DRUM MOTOR (MOTORIZED PULLEY) ∫ Motorized pulleys, designed for Gates Mectrol Food Grade Belts, are available from major

manufacturers of these conveyor drives. ∫ Motorized pulleys, by the nature of their design, are well suited for meeting conveyor sanitation

requirements.

BASIC STRAIGHT LINE (HORIZONTAL OR INCLINE) CONVEYORComponents

1. Drive Sprocket 2. Idler (Tail) Sprocket 3. Carryway Support 4. Returnway Support Rail 5. Returnway Support Roller

* If the drive pulley does not capture the belt teeth laterally

PC10 PC20 CC40

Drive sprocket - Minimum diameter 12 Tooth 10 Tooth 12 Tooth 3.8” (97mm) 6.2” (157mm) 5.9” (150mm)

Back-bending roller - Minimum diameter<25°C (77°F) 3.5” (89mm) 6” (150mm) 6” (150mm)

Back-bending roller - Minimum diameter>25°C (77°F) 5” (125mm) 8” (200mm) 8” (200mm)

Minimum Flange Height 0.375” (10mm) 0.500” (13mm) 0.375” (10mm)*

Center Drive Configuration Specifications

Belt guiding and tracking ∫ The conveyor frame must be rigid, square and aligned in all planes for the Gates Mectrol food grade

belts to track properly. ∫ PosiClean o PosiClean belts are not self-tracking designs. External guides along the belt edges are

required. Guides can be stationary or rollers. Surfaces on stationary guides that contact the belt should be made of UHMW-PE. Conveyor side rails or frames can serve as stationary guides.

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∫ CenterClean o CenterClean is guided by the belt teeth by the carryway support. See dimension C in Figure

C-6 ∫ FlatClean o V-Guides: See page B-14 for available V-guides and minimum recommended pulley

diameters.Carryway Support

∫ Continuous support rails, parallel to the belt length, made of UHMW-PE or acetal (POM), is the preferred carryway support for PosiClean, CenterClean and FlatClean belts. Gates does not recommend stainless steel support rails.

∫ Joints in support rails: downstream rail should be should be slightly lower than the joining upstream rail or have a beveled end to prevent damage to belt teeth or underside of the belt.

∫ Rail width minimum: 1.25” (32 mm) ∫ Spacing recommended for parallel support rails:

o PosiClean , PC10 and PC20, Figure C-5

o CenterClean, CC40, Figure C-3

o FlatClean, FC12 o Distance between rails: 4 - 6 “ (100 - 150mm) o Distance from belt edge to outer rail: 0.5 - 2” (15 - 50mm)

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∫ Support rollers or stationary barso Width: same width as the belto Minimum radius:

o Typical spacing of roller shafts or stationary bars: 36” – 60” (1 - 1.5 meters)o Typical catenary sag between supports: 2” - 5” (50 – 125 mm)

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Dim F

Returnway Support ∫ Returnway supports can be continuous rails that are parallel to the belt length (reference figure

on page C-4), intermittent supports such as rollers or stationary bars that are perpendicular to the belt length, or a combination of both. The belt contact surfaces of stationary supports should be made of UHMW-PE or acetal (POM).

∫ Continuous railso Rail width: 1” – 2” (25 – 50 mm)o Joints in support rails: downstream rail should be should be slightly lower than the

joining upstream rail to prevent damage to belt teeth or underside of the belt.o Rail Spacing, figure C-7

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Snub roller ∫ The purpose of the snub roller is to increase the belt angle of wrap on the drive sprockets.

o The snub roller should be positioned so that angle of wrap is between 180° - 225°. ∫ We recommend the use of snub rollers at the drive sprockets for:

o Applications involving both heavy loads with little or no belt pretension. Loads are considered heavy if the calculated belt tensions at 50% or more of the belt rating.

o Applications utilizing the minimum recommended sprocket diameter with little or no belt pretension.

225°

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∫ Snub roller dimensions: o Width: same width as the belto Minimum diameter:

∫ above 25°F (-4°C): 3.5” (89mm)∫ at or below 25°F (-4°C): 5” (125 mm)

∫ above 25°F (-4°C) : 6” (150mm)∫ at or below 25°F: 10” (250mm)

∫ above 25°F (-4°C): 3” (75 mm)∫ at or below 25°F: 4.5” (114 mm)


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Tensioning Device (Tensioner/Take- Up)∫ Gates Mectrol recommends that conveyors be installed with quick release tensioners or pivot arm

to allow the belt to be cleaned on the conveyor thus eliminating the need for belt removal during

be lifted in order to clean the underside of the belt and the conveyor carryway. o A tensioning device or tensioner allows the belt to be slack while it is installed onto the

conveyor. It is also necessary for adjusting the belt tracking. o Recommended minimum take-up travel: 5” – 8” ( 125 – 200 mm)

Quick Release Tensioner Pivot Arm

Figure C-9

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STRAIGHT LINE (HORIZONTAL OR INCLINE) CONVEYOR WITH FLIGHTS

General ∫ Flight geometries and specifications

∫ Minimum Drive and Idler Sprocket Diameters

Carryway Support ∫ See Horizontal Basic Conveyor Construction, C-5

Returnway Support∫ Returnway support can be continuous rails that are parallel to the belt length, support rollers, or a

combination of both. ∫ Maximum recommended belt width without center support: 18”

∫ Continuous rails o Recommend that continuous support rails contact the belt conveying surface and not the

o Minimum width for outer rails: 1.25” (32 mm) o

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∫ Support Rollers o Dynamic support rollers can be used if conveyor has center returnway rollers. See figure C-12 o Roller Width: 1” minimum (25 mm) o Minimum roller diameter: o

o Recommended clearances, figure C-13 o

and cleats from binding on support rollers. o Typical spacing along belt length: 36” – 60” (1 - 1.5 meters) o Typical catenary sag between supports: 2” - 5” (50 – 125 mm)

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Corrugated Sidewall Geometries∫ See page B-13 for sidewall specifications

Minimum Sprocket/Pulley Diameter∫ Minimum sprocket diameter = 2.5 x Sidewall Height or minimum diameter recommendation for belt and

fastener type, whichever is greater.∫ Minimum back bend diameter = 1.5 x Sidewall Height or minimum diameter recommendation for belt type,

whichever is greater.Carryway Support

∫ See Horizontal Basic Conveyor Construction, C-5Returnway Support

∫ Recommended 1.5” sidewall indent, dimension L.

parallel to the belt length, and made of UHMW-PE or acetal (POM). See figure C-15.∫ Minimum width for outer rails: 1.25” (32 mm)∫ Recommended distance from outer rails to sidewall, dimension M: 0.25” (6 mm). Prevents belt and sidewall

from binding on guide rails.

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o Roller Width: 1” minimum (25 mm)o Minimum roller diameter:

o Recommended clearances

o Typical spacing along belt length: 36” – 60” (1 - 1.5 meters)o Typical catenary sag between supports: 2” - 5” (50 – 125 mm)

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Z- CONVEYOR (GOOSE NECK)We strongly recommend using PosiClean PC20 for Z-conveyors. We do not recommended CenterClean for

minimize the tendency of the belt to pull out from under the hold downs in the carryway transition areas.

Components 1. Drive sprockets 2. Transition sprockets 3. Transition hold down rollers 4. Transition rollers 5. Idler tail sprockets with take-up 6. Carryway support rails 7. Returnway support rails 8. Transition hold down 9. Transition support rail


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Carryway Transition - Horizontal to Incline

∫ Gates Mectrol strongly recommends dynamic rollers as hold downs in the carryway transition area, especially for dry applications.

∫ Hold Down Rollers o Roller minimum width: 1.5” (38 mm) o Rollers minimum diameter without corrugated belt sidewalls o PC10

o PC20

o Rollers minimum diameter with corrugated belt sidewalls:

belt type without sidewalls listed above, whichever is greater. o

∫ Hold Down Shoes o Gates Mectrol does not recommend the use of hold down shoes. o Hold Down Shoes are only to be used if the interface between shoe and belt is lubricated (e.g.

wet) and the conveyance loads are light. o Hold down shoe minimum radius: 6” (150 mm) o Minimum width: 1.5” (38 mm) o Clearances

(1.5 mm)

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Carryway Transition- Incline to Horizontalo Gates Mectrol strongly recommends sprockets in this transition area to reduce the frictional drag

and belt wear, especially for dry applications.o Transitions sprockets

o Transition rails are only to be used if the interface between the rails and belt is lubricated (e.g. wet) and the conveyance loads are light.

Returnway Transition – Horizontal to Declineo Gates Mectrol strongly recommends dynamic rollers in this transition area to reduce the frictional

drag and belt wear, especially for dry applications.o Transition Roller design guidelines: see section on Z-conveyor, Hold Down Rollers, page C-14o Transition Support Rail Transition rails are only to be used if the interface between the rails and belt

is lubricated (e.g. wet) and the conveyance loads are light.

sidewalls.

Returnway Transition – Decline to Horizontalo Gates Mectrol strongly recommends sprockets in this transition area to reduce the frictional drag

and belt wear, especially for dry applications.o Transitions sprockets

CenterClean: see page B-6o Transition rails are only to be used if the interface between the rails and belt is lubricated (e.g. wet)

and the conveyance loads are light.

Carryway Support∫ See Basic Straight Line Conveyor guidelines, page C-5

Returnway Support∫ See Straight Line Conveyor with Flights page C-9. For Straight Line Conveyor with Corrugated Sidewalls on

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Drive Sprocketso Gates strongly recommends that drive sprockets are located at the discharge end of the conveyor,

i.e., the conveyor is a head drive configuration.

Tail Sprocketso Minimum Drive and Idler Sprocket Diameters: see belt and/or Mechanical Fastener data in Section B.o Maximum sprocket spacing: 6” (152mm).

Conveyor Sidewalls (fixed to conveyor frame) acting as hold downso Thickness, minimum: 1” (25 mm)o Clearances: see section on Z-conveyor hold down shoes.

RECIPROCATING CONVEYOR (TELESCOPING , SHUTTLE OR RETRACTABLE)This design is not recommended for belts with flights or corrugated sided walls. Experience has shown that the belt performs best with a full width back bend roller.

∫ Gates Mectrol recommends using PosiClean for reciprocating conveyors. We do not recommend CenterClean.∫ Follow the guidelines in the section on Basic Horizontal Straight Line Conveyor for this conveyor design.

Below are some additional guidelines for the reciprocating section of the conveyor.

Figure C-20

Back Bender Roller

Drive Sprocket

Idler Sprocket

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Belt Tracking ∫ The belt will not track properly in the reciprocating section if the shafts are not parallel to each other

and perpendicular to the belt travel. ∫

between the idler sprockets and back bend roller or placed between the back bend roller and the drive sprockets.

∫ Surfaces on stationary guides that contact the belt edges should be made of UHMW-PE or acetal (POM).

Back Bend Roller ∫ Minimum diameter:

PC10 o above 25°F (-4°C): 3.5” (89 mm) o at or below 25°F (-4°C): 5” (125 mm)

PC20 o above 25°F (-4°C): min 6” (150 mm) o at or below 25°F (-4°C): 10” or 8” (250 or 200 mm) ∫

PC10: 0.375” (10 mm)PC20: 0.500” (13 mm)

Sprockets ∫ Minimum Drive and Idler Sprocket Diameters: see belt and/or Mechanical Fastener data in Section B. ∫ Number of Drive and Idler Sprockets: on 3” (76mm) centers. This ensures even distribution of the

belt load.

Tension ∫ Reciprocating conveyors work best with some pre-tension. Gates Mectrol Kevlar® reinforced belts are

ideally suited for working under tension. o Tensioning Device (Take-Up): see page C-8

TROUGHED CONVEYORS∫ Conveyor must be at least 5 feet long for troughing applications∫ We only recommend using CenterClean for troughing applications. ∫ The belt needs to be pre-tensioned to trough and transmit torque properly. This requires that the

conveyor have a tensioning device. A quick tensioning system is recommended

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Carryway Support∫ The center of the belt, in the area of the teeth, must be firmly supported with a slider bed or support

rails on either side of the belt teeth. Slider bed and support rails should be made of UHMW-PE or acetal (POM).

∫ The center of the belt on either side of the belt teeth must be supported. ∫ Support rollers are recommended to reduce the belt drag, particularly in dry applications. Support

roller options include 2 angled rollers (‘rabbit ears’) with UHMW-PE center support rails, see figure C-22. We do not recommend 2 angle rollers without any center support, see figure C-23

Figure C-22

o Minimum Roller Diameter: 4” (100 mm) o Roller length: extend beyond the belt edges o Typical spacing of roller shafts: 16” – 28” (406 – 711 mm) o

below.∫ Support rails can be used for wet applications but the belt contact surfaces must be made of UHMW-PE

or acetal (POM). Rails with round belt contact surfaces are not recommended. o Rail faces must be tangent or conform to trough shape to minimize belt abrasion. Figure C-24

shows a support rail that pivots to conform to the trough shape. Figure C-25 shows rail surfaces tangent to the troughing belt.

Dim. Q

Dim. R

Dim. S

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o Rail width, minimum: 1.25” (32 mm) o Spacing

obelow.

Transition Length (L) – distance for transitioning the belt from flat to trough shape, typically between the pulleys (drive/idler) and the beginning of the trough.

∫ Minimum transition length (for a given trough angle ) L = TC x W see figure C-26 and table 1. o Where W = Belt Width o Tc = Troughing Constant o P = Troughing Angle ∫ Maximum recommended trough angle: ( ) 40°.

Troughing Angle 10° - 20° >20° - 40°

Troughing Constant TC 1.5 2

Figure C-26

Belt Width∫ Widths less than 12” (300 mm) are not recommended because they will not easily form the trough

shape.∫ Widths less than 20” (500 mm) will not easily trough more than 30° per side (see trough angel in

figure 27).

Returnway Support∫ See Basic Straight Line Conveyorpage C-6

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Pulleys ∫ At least 80% of the belt width must be directly supported by the driver and idler pulley assemblies,

because of the high tension in the belt sides and edges that result from troughing. o One piece full width pulleys that fully support the belt edges (see figure C-27) are ideal for

these applications. o Pulley assemblies with individual support rollers and drive/idler pulley (see figure C-28) can

also be used.

belt width.

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SECTION D - SANITATIONBelt Sanitation

Chemical Resistance Chart


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BELT SANITATIONGates Mectrol food grade belting is designed to be easy to clean and specifically for Clean-in-Place sanitation procedures. It does not require soaking and immersion to achieve proper sanitation levels. In order to achieve maximum belt life, immersion in chemical solution for sanitation is not recommended.

Recommended Sanitation Procedures

1. Remove large food residues by mechanical means (scraper/brushes etc.)2. Rinse conveyor with hot water to further remove food soils, preferably belt is not under tension

∫ Approximately 60°C/140°F (avoid boiling water for safety and belt life) ∫ NOTE: high water pressure may atomize water and make pathogens airborne

3. Apply cleaning detergent to the conveyor and belt ∫ Usually alkaline/surfactant combination

4. Rinse conveyor with hot water (approximately 60°C/140°F) ∫ NOTE: high water pressure may atomize water and make pathogens airborne

5. Apply sanitizer (germicide) to reduce microorganisms to safe level6. Rinse with water if necessary

∫ Dependent on sanitizer toxicity level

Common Sanitizing Chemicals∫ Sodium hyperchlorite (bleach) is a common sanitizer used in the food processing industry. It

attacks all families of thermoplastic polyurethane to some degree. In order to maximize belt life, the time that the bleach solution resides on the belt should be minimized and the solution should be at room temperature. Gates Mectrol belt jackets are made of polyether based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). This family of TPUs are more resistant to attack by the typical chemicals used in the food industry including sodium hypochlorite than the commonly used polyester based thermoplastic polyurethanes.

o Guidelines for Use of Sodium Hypochlorite on Gates Mectrol Food Grade Belting

o Maximum concentration level: 2,000 ppm of available chlorine

NOTE: If concentration levels exceed 200 ppm of available chlorine, the belt must be rinsed with potable water after the application of the sodium hypochlorite per US Government regulations 21 CFR Part 178 .

o Maximum residence time on belt for contraction levels exceeding 200 ppm : 20 minutes

o Maximum solution temperature: 90°F (32°C)

∫ Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) is found in many cleaning/sanitizing solutions. Sodium hydroxide

∫ Quaternary ammonium compound (Quats) is a common sanitizer in the food industry. This sanitizer does not attack Gates Mectrol’s food belting.

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CHEMICAL RESISTANCE CHARTThis chart is only provided as a general guide and not a qualified guarantee of chemical compatibility.

longevity and food contact / environmental temperature. Gates Mectrol food grade belting does not require soaking and immersion to achieve proper sanitation levels. Immersion in chemical solution for sanitation is not recommended for our food grade belting in order to achieve maximum belt life. Our belting is designed for Clean-In-Place sanitation.

Food Grade Belting Chemical Resistance

PRODUCT/CHEMICAL NotExcellent Good Limited Recommended

Acetic Acid X

20% Acetic Acid X

3% Acetic Acid X

Acetic Anhydride X

Acetone X

Acetylene X

Aluminum Chloride X

Aluminum Sulphate X

Ammonium Carbonate X

Ammonium Chloride X

Ammonium Hydroxide X

Ammonium Nitrate X

Ammonium Nitrite X

Ammonium Phosphate X

Ammonium Sulphate X

Ammonium Sulfide X

Amyl Acetate X

Amyl Alcohol X

Anline X

Animal Oils & Fats X

Barium Chloride X

Barium Hydroxide X

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Beer X

Beet Sugar Liquors X

Benzene X

0.5% Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) X

Borax X

Boric Acid X

Brake Fluid X

Butter X

Butyl Acetate X

Calcium Bisulfite X

Calcium Chloride X

Calcium Hydroxide X

5% Calcium Hypochlorite X

Calcium Nitrate X

Calcium Sulfide X

Caliche (Sodium Nitrate) X

Cane Sugar X

Carbon Bisulfide X

Carbon Dioxide X

Carbon Monoxide X

Carbon Tetrachloride X

Castor Oil X

10% Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide) X

Cheese X

Chlorine Gas, Dry X

Chlorine Gas, Wet X

Chloroacetic Acid X

Chlorobenzene X

Chromic Acid X

Citric Acid X

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Coconut Oil X

Copper Chloride X

Copper Sulphate X

Corn Oil X

Cottonseed Oil X

Cresol X

Creosote X

Cyclohexane X

Cyclohexanone X

Diathyl Ether X

Dimethyl Acetamide X

Dimethyl Formamide X

Dimethyl Sulphexide X

Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP) X

Epichlorohydrin X

Ethanol X

Ethyl Acetate X

Ethyl Cellulose X

Ethylene Chloride X

Ethylene Dichloride X

Ethylene Glycol X

Ethylene Oxide X

Ferric Chloride X

Ferric Sulphate X

Fertilizer X

Fish Oil X

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40% Formaldehyde Solution X

Formic Acid X

Fruit Acids X

Furfural X

Gasoline X

Glucose X

Glue X

Glycerine X

Hexane X

Hexanol X

Hydraulic Oils X

Hydrazine X

Hydrocyanic Acid X

Hydrogen X

Hydrogen Peroxide X

Hydrogen Sulphide X

Iodine X

Isoctane X

Isopropyl Alcohol X

.5% Javelle Water (Bleach) X

Kerosene X

Lacquer Solvents X

Lactic Acid X

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Lineolic Acid X

Linseed Oil X

Lubricating Oils X

Magnesium Chloride X

Magnesium Hydroxide X

Magnesium Sulfate X

Meat & Bone Meal X

Methyl Alcohol (Methanol) X

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone X

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) X

Methylene Chloride X

Milk X

Mineral Oils X

Mineral Spirits X

Molasses X

Mustard X

Naphthalene X

20% Nitric Acid X

3% Nitric Acid X

Nut Oil X

Oils & Fats X

Oleic Acid X

Oleum X

Olive Oil X

Oxalic Acid X

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Palmitic Acid X

Peanut Oil X

Pentane X

Petroleum X

Phenol X

Phosphoric Acid, Diluted X

20% Nitric Acid, 4% HF Pickling Solution X

1% Nitric Acid, 4% HF Pickling Solution X

Potassium Chloride X

Potassium Dichromate X

Potassium Hydroxide X

Potassium Nitrate X

Potassium Sulphate X

Pyradine X

SAE 10 Oil X

Salt Water X

3% Sodium Sulfite X

0.5% Sodium Hypochlorite X

10% Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) X

Soy Bean Oil X

15% Stannous Chloride X

Steam 100 - 110° C X

Stearic Acid X

Styrene X

Sulphur Dioxide, Liquid X

Sulphur Dioxide, Gas X

20% Sulphuric Acid X

3 % Sulphuric Acid X

Sulphurous Acid X

Sugar X

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10% Tannic Acid X

Tartaric Acid X

Tetrahydrofuran X

Toluene X

Tomato Juice X

Tomatoes, Ketchup X

Tetrachloroethylene X

3% Triethanolamine X

Trisodium Phosphate X

Tung Oil X

Turpentine X

3% Urea X

Urine X

Vegetable Oils & Fats X

Vinegar X

Water 22°C to 70°C X

Water 100°C (212° F) X

Whiskey/Wine X

Xylene X

Zinc Chloride X

Zinc Sulphate X

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