PVC is one of the most common plastics in the industrial sector for good reasons. Its sturdiness, flexibility, and resistance to wear and tear make it a versatile material. In conveyor belting, PVC has many primary applications in the agricultural and manufacturing industries. Let’s take a look at a few of the most common applications.
General Purpose Belting
PVC is a popular choice for everyday belting purposes, including things like packaging and sorting. Its chemical structure makes PVC both flexible and sturdy, meaning you can make it into all kinds of materials, and it’ll still hold up to pressure. In particular, PVC naturally resists chemicals and bacteria and is quite heat resistant even before you apply a protective coating.
Food Production
These natural resistances are what make food production one of the primary applications of PVC conveyor belting. If you’re cutting and sorting raw meat, PVC belting is great. It won’t warp in cold temperatures, and it resists bacterial growth. If you’re making baked goods, you can create raw pastries and bake them right on the same belt for high-efficiency production. There are many other types of PVC belt food production, including:
- Coffee beans
- Meatpacking
- Produce sorting
- Chips and crackers
- Oats and flour
Furniture Manufacturing
Conveyor belts in furniture manufacturing must be heavy duty and able to fit on slider beds and rollers. PVC belting can do just that. Plus, it offers high wear resistance against splinters and unfinished wood edges. Furthermore, PVC belting from Texas Belting and Supply comes with a flame-retardant coating to improve facility safety.
Checkout Counter Belts
You may not realize it, but you use a conveyor belt every time you visit the grocery store. PVC is a popular choice for grocery checkout stations because of its food grade and anti-static properties.
If you’re looking for a PVC belt for your warehouse, production plant, or grocery store, check out our collection at Texas Belting & Supply. We carry dozens of different PVC belts in different sizes and thicknesses. We also offer several specialized coatings to help you get maximum usage out of your belt. Contact us today for more information.