Different Applications And Benefits of PTFE Conveyor Belts

Most people associate Teflon with cookware. Yes, it is this non-stick coating that prevents food from sticking to pans and allows you to use less butter or oil when cooking. But it goes much further than that. Did you know that Teflon conveyor belts are used in many industrial and commercial applications? Read on to find out about the different applications and benefits of Teflon conveyor belts.

 

What are the applications for Teflon conveyor belts?

Teflon conveyor belts are made from PTFE glass fibre fabric, which gives the material its non-stick and heat resistant properties. Teflon conveyor belts are commonly used in the food and beverage industry. Industrial applications include the transport of food containers, fresh food, empty bottles, full beverage bottles, canned food and other products. Other applications in the food and beverage industry include the storage, sterilisation or cleaning of fresh food and its containers.

 

Non-stick PTFE conveyor belts are a unique material that offers superior performance compared to other polymer coated materials. We offer PTFE coated fabrics for a wide range of applications.There are many end user applications ranging from use in the food industry to heat sealing applications.

 

Below are some examples of applications where this type of PTFE belt is used.

 

BBQ Grill Mats

Food production

The production of certain food products benefits from the non-stick properties offered by PTFE (Teflon). A key area is the extensive cooking of meats such as chicken and bacon. We refer to this as contact cooking or grilling. The conveyor belts are usually 650 mm or 1050 mm wide and work in pairs as a top and bottom belt.

 

The two PTFE belts are very close together and sandwich the product between them as they move. The heat is supplied by using hot plates heated by oil so that the meat can be cooked as it is conveyed. the PTFE coating prevents the food from sticking to the conveyor belt and is able to handle the high temperatures involved. The principle is very similar to the use of Teflon on non-stick pans.

 

PTFE-coated fabrics can also be used as conveyor belts when producing flatbreads. An example of this is the production of flour tortillas. A conveyor belt carries small balls of dough along the belt, while a fixed hot plate flattens the mixture into round flat tortillas.

PTFE Teflon Coated Fiberglass Cloth Without Release Paper

Textiles

PTFE-coated conveyor belts are widely used for processing textiles. Similar to contact grills, the belts come in pairs, i.e. top and bottom. They are used to thermally bond two layers of textiles together, which usually involves heating a glue or adhesive while applying pressure.

 

Open mesh PTFE conveyor belts

The open area PTFE conveyor belt is very similar to the dense weave version; however, there are different reasons and applications for using it.

 

The main application for mesh is the use of conveyor belts in hot air furnaces. Hot air ovens can be used for both textiles and food; however, other specialist applications (e.g. can drying) will also benefit.

 

Mesh belts are usually available with an opening size of 4mm square; however, smaller openings are also available from our stock.

PTFE Mesh Conveyor Belt

 

What are the benefits of Teflon conveyor belts?

Here are some of the most significant advantages of using Teflon conveyor belts in your industrial operations.

 

Long-term weather resistance

Teflon belts are extremely durable and can withstand prolonged exposure and contact with a variety of indoor and outdoor elements. It stands the test of time against harsh weather and temperature conditions or fluctuations, and also has deoxidising properties that prevent discolouration and other forms of wear and tear.

 

Prevents electrical conductivity

PTFE is commonly used to coat equipment and products that may come into contact with various liquids such as cooking oil or water. It is a non-conductive material that acts as an electrical insulator and has high dielectric strength to prevent fire or water damage to industrial equipment components.

 

Temperature resistance

Teflon has a temperature melting point of 500º F (260º C), which is why it is one of the most commonly used fluoroplastic materials on the market. With such a high temperature resistance rating, it is no wonder that Teflon is the material of choice for bakers and industrial food processing facilities.

 

Premium Grade Tear Resistant PTFE Fiberglass Fabric

 

Non-stick material

The non-stick properties of Teflon extend far beyond its use in cooking or baking. It also helps to keep the surfaces of industrial and commercial equipment free of dust and dirt and makes them easier to clean and maintain.

 

Unmatched chemical resistance

Teflon has excellent chemical and corrosion resistance, making it the material of choice for warehouses, distribution centres and manufacturing facilities that handle highly hazardous materials for processing.

 

Flame retardant

PTFE, the material used to make Teflon, has an incredibly high heat resistance, melting point and self-ignition temperature. This ensures that your Teflon belts remain intact even under the hottest environmental conditions and in direct contact with extremely hot items.

 

Where to Get High-Quality Teflon Conveyor Belts?

As a Teflon conveyor belts supplier, Bocheng offers PTFE coated fiberglass fabric, PTFE adhesive tapes, PTFE mesh conveyor belts, and silicone coated fabric etc, which provides a new solution for various industrial machines, such as packaging, printing, textile and dyeing industries. Bocheng's PTFE belts are smart solutions for a wide range of baking and freezing applications. Contact us today to find out more.