Overview
Balanced Weave Conveyor Belt is a stainless steel balanced woven belt with left and right-hand wound spirals, connected by crimped cross wires. At the sides of the belt, the cross wire is welded to the spiral wire.
Balanced weave belts can be used for a virtually infinite number of applications. Ranging from super strong for conveying heavy loads over large widths or conveying very hot products to very dense weaves for small products, unsorted goods or products requiring stable support.
Methods of drive
Balanced spiral woven belts can be driven by friction rollers, sprockets that engage directly with compatible belt mesh, or sprockets that drive side chains. The appropriate drive method depends on the mesh specification, conveying load, operating temperature and conveyor arrangement.
Friction Driven
The most common drive arrangement uses a plain steel cylindrical roller. Motion is transferred through friction between the roller surface and the underside of the belt. Reliable operation depends on adequate contact around the drive roller, suitable belt tension and correct roller alignment.
Where additional grip is required, the drive roller can be covered with a suitable lagging material. Options include rubber for compatible operating conditions or specialist friction linings selected for elevated temperatures. Appropriate lagging can reduce the tension needed to transmit the driving force, helping limit unnecessary belt stress and wear.
Friction Drive Systems: Troubleshooting Guide
Positive Drive
Positive mesh drive uses specially matched sprockets whose teeth engage directly with the belt mesh. This mechanical engagement reduces reliance on friction and allows the belt to be driven with lower drive tension, while helping control tracking and reduce slippage.
This arrangement is intended for selected standard balanced spiral mesh specifications. The mesh pitch, wire dimensions and sprocket tooth profile must be compatible, so suitability should be confirmed for the actual belt and drive assembly. Correct sprocket positioning, shaft alignment and take-up adjustment remain necessary for reliable operation.
Positive Driven Belts: Troubleshooting Guide
Chain Edge Drive
Balanced Weave Conveyor Belts can be executed with chains at both sides. The connection between the chains and the belt is mostly by means of extra cross rods going through the spiral of the belt and through the chains. The spiral part of the belt will carry the product. The chains will drive and guide the spiral part. Driving this belt is easy by means of chain sprockets.
In this arrangement, the side chains transmit the driving force and pull the mesh through the conveyor circuit. The mesh pitch and cross-rod arrangement must be coordinated with the chain assembly so that the chains act as the driving members. Chain pitch, sprocket size and attachment details should be specified together when selecting or replacing the belt.
Chain Edge Drive Systems: Troubleshooting Guide
Installation Procedure for Balanced Spiral Woven Conveyor Belts
Food Processing Applications
Balanced Spiral Woven Belts are manufactured in compliance with the latest food safety requirements for food processing equipment such as FDA, GMP and 1935/2004/EC. This ensures our customers a belt that is fit for use in the most demanding food processing applications.
Spiral wirelink belts are suitable for a wide range of active food contact applications such as: Baking, Frying, Drying, Cooling, Freezing, Pasteurizing, etc.
Balanced Weave Conveyor Belt can be used in the temperature range of -50º to +1150ºC. The length and width of the conveyor belt can be customized according to demand.
Edge Plates and Flights
The stainless steel Balanced Weave Conveyor Belts can additionally be equipped with edge plates and flights. The pins can be bent upwards in some belt types of the spiral wire link belts which will create a standing edge.
Features and Benefits
High Temperature Resistance
Balanced spiral woven belts are ideal high temperature resistant mesh belts, capable of withstanding extreme heat up to 1150°C (dependent on material), making them suitable for annealing oven conveyor belts, lehr conveyor belts, and other heat treatment systems.
Excellent Load Distribution
The interwoven spirals and cross-rods provide an even distribution of load across the belt width, ensuring long belt life under both light and heavy-duty applications.
Open Mesh for Airflow and Easy Cleaning
The open structure promotes efficient air circulation and quick drainage—essential for cooling, drying, or baking. This also allows for easy cleaning, especially in wire mesh baking ovens belts and food-grade applications.
Customizable Mesh Density and Structure
Available in standard, double, and compound balanced configurations, these belts can be tailored for precise product support or airflow needs. Options range from wide-open designs to close mesh for small or delicate items.
Material and Edge Versatility
Can be made from stainless steel, carbon steel, nickel-chromium alloys, and more. Edge options include welded, hooked, laddered, and chain-driven, supporting both friction- and sprocket-driven systems.
Durable and Low Maintenance
Balanced woven belts are engineered for longevity, offering high resistance to wear, thermal fatigue, and corrosion. Their robust construction reduces maintenance frequency and operational downtime.
Compatible with Accessories
Supports side guards, flights, and chain edges, enabling inclined conveying, product separation, or containment—ideal for complex conveyor layouts.
Proven Across Industries
From food processing to glass production, from metal heat treatment to packaging lines, these belts are trusted worldwide for their reliability and adaptability.
Straight-Running and Self-Tracking
The symmetrical spiral design—featuring alternating left and right spirals—ensures smooth, straight tracking. This eliminates belt wander and reduces the risk of system misalignment, especially on long conveyor runs.
Support & Help Info
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