Wire Belt Product and Services Catalog

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Flat-Flex® Quick Reference Chart

Note: For complete information on Flat-Flex, Flat-Flex Metric and Flat-Flex XT belts, please refer to the products section of this catalog.

MESH SIZE 72 x .035 72 x .050 54 x .035 48 x .050 42 x .050 42 x .062 32 x .082 27 x .050 24 x .072 24 x .092 15 x .092

Wire Diam. (inches) .035 .050 .035 .050 .050 .0625 .082 .050 .072 .092 .092

Strands/Foot 72(+0/-2) 72(+0/-2) 54(+0/-1) 48(+0/-.25) 42(+0/-.25) 41.5(+0/-.25) 32(+0/-.25) 27(+0/-.5) 24(+0/-.25) 24(+0/-.25) 15(+.5/-.5)

Pitch in inches (max/min) .171/.167 .171/.167 .226/.222 .253/.250 .293/.286 .293/.286 .381/.375 .453/.444 .511/.500 .511/.500 .800/.774

Opening between Wires in inches(max/min) .136/.132 .121/.117 .191/.187 .203/.200 .243/.236 .231/.227 .299/.293 .403/.394 .439/.428 .419/.408 .708/.682

Belt Thickness at Joint (inches, +/- .005) .095 .125 .095 .125 .125 .160 .205 .125 .175 .245 .225

End Loop Size (inches +/-.0156) .1875 .1875 .1875 .25 .2813 .2813 .3125 .25 .2813 .50 .3125

Min. Space Width (inches) 1.25 2 1.25 1.375 1.375 1.625 2.75 1.5 1.5 3 2.5

Weight Per Sq. Ft. (avg. in lbs.) .26 .53 .20 .37 .33 .52 .72 .24 .44 .73 .52

Max. Belt Load per Sq. Ft. (lbs.) .50 1.5 .35 1 1 2.25 10 .75 6 10 8

Max. Tension per Joint (lbs.) 3 10 3 10 10 15 22 10 18 30 30

Min. Sprocket Size (inches) 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.625 2 1.625 1.625 3

Min. Transfer Diameter (inches) .1875 .25 .25 .3125 .375 .50 .5625 .625 .625 .75 1

Width Tolerance (inches - max width168”) +/-1/16 up to 36 w+/-3/32 from 36 to 60w +/-1/8 over 60w

Max. Recommended Speed (FPM) 15 30 15 30 30 50 75 30 60 75 75

Typical Open Area (%) 77 67.5 82.5 77.5 80 75 75 86 82 78 85

WIRE BELT DRIVE COMPONENTSStrands per foot x Wire Diameter

SprocketDiameter

# ofTeeth

RootDiameter Bore Sprockets

part #Blankspart #

72 x .035 and 72 x .0501.25”2.00”2.00”

203434

1.08”1.85”1.85”

1/2”3/4”1”

G72-125S050G72-2S075G72-2S100

B108S050B185S075B185S100

54 x .035 and 27 x .0502.00”3.00”3.00”

253939

1.80”2.80”2.80”

3/4”3.4”1”

G54-2S075G54-3S075G54-3S100

B180S075B280S075B280S100

48 x .050

1.25”2.00”3.00”3.00”

13223535

1.08”1.77”2.80”2.80”

1/2”3/4”3/4”1”

G48-125S050G48-2S075G48-3S075G48-3S100

B108S050B177S075B280S075B280S100

42 x .050 and 42 x .062

1.25”1.25”1.25”2.00”2.00”3.00”3.00”

12121220202929

1.08”1.08”1.08”1.80”1.80”2.67”2.67”

1/2”5/8”3/4”3/4”1”

3/4”1”

G42-125S050G42-125S063G42-125S075

G42-2S075G42-2S100G42-3S075G42-3S100

B108S050B108S063B108S075B180S075B180S100B267S075B267S100

32 x .0822.00”3.00”4.25”

152232

1.80”2.66”3.85”

3/4”1”1”

G32-2S075G32-3S100

G32-425S100

B180S075B266S100B385S100

24 x .072 and 24 x .092

1.63”2.00”3.00”3.00”4.25”

811171724

1.28”1.77”2.70”2.70”3.83

3/4”3/4”3/4”1”1”

G24-163S075G24-2S075G24-3S075G24-3S100

G24-425S100

B128S075B177S075B270S075B270S100B383S100

15 x .092 3.00”4.25”

1015

2.58”3.75”

3/4”1”

G15-3S075G15-425S100

B258S075B375S100

• The sprockets listed above are made from stainless steel material. • For plastic material change the letter “S” to “D.”

• Sprockets and Blanks are produced without a keyway. Add a “K” to the part # (for example, G24-35100K). • Sprockets are supplied with two set screws, blanks are supplied with one.

Optional�Keyway

Bore Dia.

Outside�Dia.

Root Dia.

Outside�Dia.

Bore�Dia.

9/16" ��Typical both �sprockets �and blanks

Optional�Keyway

Sprocket Blank

All sprockets and blanks available in StainlessSteel or Polyacetal Plastic.Note: Corresponding blanks are the same size as the sprocket’s Root Diameter,with the same size Bore. For pricing please call 1-800-922-2637 or 1-603-644-2500. Custom sizes are available.

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Total Customer Satisfaction

That is our primary goal and is driven by the following:

• We believe our customers deserve the highest quality products and services on time, and for the best value.

• We are dedicated to the continuous improvement process as a means to increase our competitiveness as a leader in conveying system solutions.

• We are committed to deploying Quality ideas, policies and methods through total and effective use of our human resources.

• We believe Total Quality is a primary business strategy that requires the participation and the involvement of all our employees. We designed our quality management system to meet or exceed the requirements defined in ISO 9001.

• We shall establish realistic goals and measure our performance against these documented objectives in all aspects of our business.

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Wire Belt Company of America TodayWire Belt today is working harder, setting the industry pace, and raising the bar on industry standards. Anengineering focused company, Wire Belt is committed to innovation and dedicated to producing the bestconveyor belts in the world. While Wire Belt’s products are primarily focused on the food processingindustry, they are also widely utilized in a number of other applications in industries such as textiles,electronics, agriculture, automotive, and many others.

Helping you protect your customers

The entire Flat-Flex® line of products is accepted by the USDA, meeting the requirements of NSF/ANSI/3-A hygienestandards. Bottomline: Wire Belt products are easy to clean, hygienic and long lasting. This is the only acceptancethat assures you of the cleanest and safest conveyor belt available in this business segment.

Our goal: your satisfaction guaranteed

We offer you a complete package of products and services, from conveyor belts and accessories, to specialtyconveyors, to on-site service to assess the potential of your equipment or to help you troubleshoot a processingproblem. You can count on our guarantee of Service, Integrity, Value, and Price. We’ll always help you specify theproduct that provides the best value for your application and assure you that no customer will pay extra for apromised delivery, promised price, promised design assistance, or any other promise we make. This sets us apartfrom the competition.

Your Satisfaction Is Guaranteed, Period!

Wire Belt Company of America Today

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The Wire Belt Company of America is rooted in the great Americantradition of invention, enterprise, and commitment to quality.

Back in the early 1900s’ (1902-1911), Jesse Wade Greer was selling candy from his grocery store in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. It was there that his talent for innovation first surfaced. He createda process for coating candy that was later to grow into otherpatents, and ultimately, a small industry.

By the 1920s, Jesse was manufacturing candy-making equipmentin Cambridge, Massachusetts. Chocolate coaters, cooling conveyors,chocolate melting, tempering kettles, and of course,the famous, patented Greer Chocolate Coater.

The conveyor belt on the Greer Coater became known as theGreer Belt. In 1947 the belting division was spun off as Wire BeltCompany of America.

Today, the tradition continues… Our belts carry our reputation fortoughness, resilience, commitment to quality, and innovation.

That’s the promise of J.W. Greer and the Wire Belt family.

From the heart of Texas to the heart of America‘s conveyor systems.

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Product Index

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Flat-Flex®/ Flat-Flex® Metric / Flat-Flex XT ® . . . 4

Selection Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Flat-Flex® Mesh Guide- 72 x .035 (1/8” pitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 72 x .050 (1/8” pitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 54 x .035 (1/4” pitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 27 x .050 (1/2” pitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 48 x .050 (1/4” pitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 42 x .050 (3/8” pitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 42 x .062 (3/8” pitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 32 x .082 (3/8” pitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 24 x .072 (1/2” pitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 24 x .092 (1/2” pitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 15 x .092 (3/4” pitch) . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Flat-Flex® Metric Mesh Guide- 6mm x 1.27mm (51 x .050) . . . . . . . .11- 9mm x 1.57mm (34 x .062) . . . . . . . .11- 12mm x 1.83mm (25 x .072) . . . . . . .12

Flat-Flex XT ® Mesh Guides- 42 x .062 (3/8” pitch) . . . . . . . . . .13- 32 x .082 (3/8” pitch) . . . . . . . . . . . .14- 24 x .072 (1/2” pitch) . . . . . . . . . . . .14- 32 x .072 (3/8” pitch) . . . . . . . . . . . .15

C-CureEdge® Belting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

EZSplice®Splicing Strand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

CompactGrid™ Conveyor Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-21

Specialty Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Eye-Flex® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-27

Flex-Turn® Conveyor Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Spreading or Converging Conveyors . . . . . . . . . .29

Straight and Shuttle Conveyors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Drive Components/ Transfer andSupport Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Products

Flat-Flex® and Flat-Flex® Metric – The unique features ofFlat-Flex conveyor belts offer numerous benefits that increase productivi-ty, help contain costs, and improve your overall product quality. Some ofthese advantages include:

The largest proportion of open-mesh area available – up to 86%–which improves efficiency in cooling, coating, draining, heatingand drying applications.

Smallest diameter end rolls and drive rolls – ensure that yourmost delicate products are handled gently and easily withextremely tight transfers.

No-slip, positive drive – eliminates the need for complicatedtracking mechanisms.

USDA Accepted – no hidden crevices make 302 stainless steel Flat-Flexbelts easier to clean and maintain. (Also available in high-tensile strengthcarbon steel for non-food applications.)

Wire Belt has received acceptance from the USDA for ourFlat-Flex®, Flat-Flex EL®, Flat-Flex XT®, CompactGrid™, Eye-Flex®, C-CureEdge®, EZSplice® and Sani-drive® product lines. Theissuance of the certificates is in compliance specifically with the 2003hygiene requirements for the design of mechanical belt conveyorsused in meat and poultry processing. Being awarded the USDAacceptance is further testament to Wire Belt’s innovative stainlesssteel belts which help guarantee higher sanitation standards.*

Very low belt mass – means reduced power consumption for lower operat-ing costs… plus improved heat transfer to the product during processing.

Variety of mesh sizes available – choose the exact degree of opennessthat provides both excellent strength and minimal contact betweenproduct and belt.

Flat-Flex XT ® – Flat-Flex XT offers you an alternative to balanced-weave belts formedium-duty processingapplications. Flat-Flex XT haslower belt mass than bal-anced weave belting styleswhich results in lower powerconsumption, faster process-ing, and more product throughput.

The strength of the Flat-Flex XT comes from the “Z-bend” joints in

the wire mesh. As a rule, the greater the number of joints across

the width of the belt, the stronger the belt.

The spacing layout on the XT features more belt joints in a given belt

width than the comparable original Flat-Flex belt. XT’s unique design

reduces “cyclic loading” or metal fatigue because of superior distri-

bution of operating stresses among the belt joints.

Flat-Flex® • Flat-Flex® Metric • Flat-Flex XT®

Note: Additional sizing and availabilityinformation can be found in the technicalsection of this catalog.

To Determine the appropriate belt foryour application use the belt selectioncriteria outlined in the product summarysection of the mesh guides.

Primary Considerations in selecting the rightbelt for your application:

• Mesh (Pitch and Wire Diameter)

• Strength

• Belt Size

• Belt Material

• Edge– Single Loop Edge

– Double Loop Edge

– C-CureEdge

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Single Loop Edge Double Loop Edge

Your specific application will determine the Flat-Flex belt that youwill need for peak performance efficiency. Our Application Engineers in the Technical Services Departmentwill work with you to create the best solution for your operation.

To talk with an Application Engineer about your specific require-ments, call 1-603-644-2500.

You can also email us at [email protected].

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C-CureEdge

* Meets requirements of NSF/ANSI/3-A 14159-3-2003

B E LT S E L E C T I O N

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72 X .035 Mesh (1/8” pitch)72 X .035 mesh (nominal 1/8” pitch) has 72 strands perfoot with a pitch of .171/.167. This mesh offers an openarea of 77% and may run up to speeds of 15 feet perminute (FPM). Belt width is available up to 14 feet. Product loading of .5 pounds per square foot is permitted.

Typical Applications:

• Chocolate: enrobing, bottoming, cooling

• Seafood, poultry, and meat processing

• Fruit, nut, and vegetable: grading, washing, sorting, and waxing

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing

• Baked-goods, icing, dusting, and sugaring

• Snack food flavoring and coating

• Diagnostic apparatus

! Note: Do not put hands or loose clothing on or near belt when it is operating.

Product Summary Wire Diameter (inches) .035

Strands/Foot 72(+0/-2)

Pitch in Inches (Max/Min) .171/.167

Opening between Wires (Max/Min) .136/.132

Belt Thickness at Joint (inches, +/- .005) .095

End Loop Size (inches, +/- .0156) .1875

Min. Space Width (inches) 1.25

Weight per Sq. Foot (Average in lbs.) .26

Max. Belt Load per Sq. Ft. (lbs.) .5

Max. Tension per Joint (lbs.) 3

Min. Sprocket Size (inches) 1.25

Min. Transfer Diameter (inches) ‡ .1875

Max. Recommended Speed (FPM) 15

Typical Open Area (%) 77‡(non-grooved)

*Typical Sprocket ConfigurationDiameter Bore

1.25” 1/2”

2.00” 3/4”

2.00” 1”

For further information on this product please refer to the technical section (page 33).

72 X .050 Mesh (1/8”pitch)72 X .050 mesh (nominal 1/8” pitch) has 72 strands perfoot with a pitch of .171/.167. This mesh offers an openarea of 67.5% and may run up to speeds of 30 feet perminute (FPM). Belt width is available up to 14 feet. Product loading of 1.5 pounds per square foot is permitted.


• Seafood, poultry, and meat processing

• Fruit, nut, and vegetable: grading; washing, sorting, and waxing

• Printed circuit board cleaning

• Pasta cookers

• Cereal processing







Min. Space Width (inches) 2


Max. Belt Load per Sq. Ft. (lbs.) 1.5





Typical Open Area (%) 67.5‡(non-grooved)


1.25” 1/2”

2.00” 3/4”

2.00” 1”


Flat-Flex® Mesh Guide

Edge Availability

SLE DLE

Edge Availability

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Products

*Others are available inquire with Technical Services

54 X .035 Mesh (1/4”pitch)54 X .035 mesh (nominal 1/4” pitch) has 54 strands perfoot with a pitch of .226/.222. This mesh offers an openarea of 82.5% and may run up to speeds of 15 feet perminute (FPM). Belt width is available up to 14 feet. Product loading of .35 pounds per square foot is permitted.


• Chocolate: enrobing, bottoming

• Meat processing

• Fruit, nut, and vegetable: sorting and grading

















2.00” 3/4”

3.00” 3/4”

3.00” 1”For further information on this product please refer to the technical section (page 33).

27 X .050 Mesh (1/2” pitch)27 X .050 mesh (nominal 1/2” pitch) has 27 strands perfoot with a pitch of .453/.444. This mesh offers an openarea of 86% and may run up to speeds of 30 feet perminute (FPM). Belt width is available up to 14 feet. Product loading of .75 pounds per square foot is permitted.


• Food service equipment such as commercial toaster ovens

• Industrial ovens

• Bakery cooling lines

• Electronics


Strands/Foot 27(+0/-.5)









Min. Sprocket Size (inches) 2





2.00” 3/4”

3.00” 3/4”


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Edge Availability

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Edge Availability

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48 X .050 Mesh (1/4” pitch)48 X .050 mesh (nominal 1/4” pitch) has 48 strands perfoot with a pitch of .253/.25. This mesh offers an openarea of 77.5% and may run up to speeds of 30 feet perminute (FPM). Belt width is available up to 14 feet. Product loading of 1 pound per square foot is permitted.


• Seafood, meat, and poultry processing

• Fruit, nut, and vegetable processing

• Confectionery

• Electronics









Max. Belt Load per Sq. Ft. (lbs.) 1







1.25” 1/2”

2.00” 3/4”

3.00” 3/4”


42 X .050 Mesh (3/8” pitch)42 X .050 mesh (nominal 3/8” pitch) has 42 strands perfoot with a pitch of .293/.286. This mesh offers an openarea of 80% and may run up to speeds of 30 feet perminute (FPM). Belt width is available up to 14 feet. Product loading of 1 pound per square foot is permitted.




• Bakery

• Snack foods

• Electronics

• Silk screen printing


Strands/Foot 41.5(+0/-.25)














1.25” 1/2”

1.25” 5/8”

1.25” 3/4”

2.00” 3/4”

2.00” 1”

3.00” 3/4”

3.00” 1”


Products

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Edge Availability

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Edge Availability



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42 X .062 Mesh (3/8” pitch)42 X .062 mesh (nominal 3/8” pitch) has 41.5 strands perfoot with a pitch of .293/.286. This mesh offers an openarea of 75% and may run up to speeds of 50 feet perminute (FPM). Belt width is available up to 14 feet. Product loading of 2.25 pounds per square footis permitted.


• Seafood, meat, poultry breading, battering, and frying


• Snack food preparation

• Electronics and automotive parts manufacturing

• Textiles

• Freezing and drying processes from cryogenic to 600° F



32 X .082 Mesh (3/8” pitch)32 X .082 mesh (nominal 3/8” pitch) has 32 strands perfoot with a pitch of .381/.375. This mesh offers an openarea of 75% and may run up to speeds of 75 feet perminute (FPM). Belt width is available up to 14 feet. Product loading of 10 pounds per square foot is permitted.


• Commercial fryers, broilers, ovens, toasters

• Breading and battering machines

• Bagel boilers

• Pasta cookers

• Printed circuit board reflow machinery

• Dryers
















2.00” 3/4”

3.00” 1”


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1.25” 1/2”

1.25” 5/8”

1.25” 3/4”

2.00” 3/4”

2.00” 1”

3.00” 3/4”

3.00” 1”

Edge Availability

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Edge Availability

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• Commercial fryers and broilers

• Breading and battering machinery

• Pizza ovens

• Tiered cooling conveyors

• Curing ovens

• Plastic thermoforming

• Textile sizing
















1.63” 13/4”

2.00” 3/4”

3.00” 3/4”

3.00” 1”

4.25” 1”






• Pizza ovens


• Curing ovens


• Textile sizing




Opening between Wires (Max/Min) .419/408



Min. Space Width (inches) 3









1.63” 3/4”

2.00” 3/4”

3.00” 3/4”

3.00” 1”

4.25” 1”


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Edge Availability

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Edge Availability

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• Commercial pizza ovens

• Seafood and meat preparation




Strands/Foot 15(+.5/-.5)









Min. Sprocket Size (inches) 3

Min. Transfer Diameter (inches) ‡ 1




3.00” 3/4”

4.25” 1”

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Flat-Flex® Notes


Edge Availability

SLE CC


6mm X 1.27mm Mesh - 51 X .050 (1/4” pitch)

6mm x 1.27mm mesh (51 X .050 - nominal 1/4” pitch)has 50.8 strands per foot with a pitch of 6.10/5.99.This mesh offers an open area of 76% and may runup to speeds of 9.144 meters per minute (MPM). Beltwidth is available up to 4.3 meters/14 feet. Productloading of 4.88 kg per square meter is permitted.




• Confectionery

• Electronics




9mm x 1.57mm mesh (34 X .062 - nominal 3/8” pitch)has 33.9 strands per foot with a pitch of 9.27/8.99.This mesh offers an open area of 79% and may runup to speeds of 15.25 meters per minute (MPM).Belt width is available up to 4.3 meters/14 feet.Product loading of 10.98 kg per square meter ispermitted.


• Seafood, meat and poultry breading, battering, and frying


• Snack food preparation

• Electronics and automotive parts manufacturing

• Textiles

• Freezing and drying processes from cryogenic to 600° F


ProductsFlat-Flex® Metric Mesh Guide

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Three metric meshes are offered primarily to accommodatecommonly used European manufactured processing machinery.

Product Summary Wire Diameter (mm/inches) 1.27 (.050)

Strands/Foot (305mm) 51 (+0/-1)

Pitch in mm/Inches (Max/Min) 6.10/5.99 (.240/.236)

Opening between Wires (mm/inches, Max/Min) 4.83/4.72 (.190/.186)

Belt Thickness at Joint (mm/inches, +/- .005) 3.18 (.125)

End Loop Size (mm/inches, +/- .0156) 6.35 (.25)

Min. Space Width (mm/inches) 38.10 (1.5)

Weight per Sq. Foot (Average in kg/lbs.) 1.90kg/sq. mtr (.39)

Max. Belt Load per Sq. Ft. (kg/lbs.) 4.88kg/sq. mtr (1)

Max. Tension per Joint (kg/lbs.) 4.540kg (10)

Min. Sprocket Size (mm/inches)

Min. Transfer Diameter (mm/inches) ‡ 7.94 (.3125)

Max. Recommended Speed (MPM/FPM) 9.144MPM (30)



57mm 20/25mm

74.83mm 20/25mm

Product Summary Wire Diameter (mm/inches) 1.57 (.062)

Strands/Foot (305mm) 34 (+0/-1)





Min. Space Width (mm/inches) 50.80 (2)


Max. Belt Load per Sq. Ft. (kg/lbs.) 10.98kg/sq. mtr (2.25)







57mm 20/25mm

74.83mm 20/25mm

Edge Availability

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Edge Availability

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12mm x 1.83mm mesh (25 X .072 - nominal 1/2” pitch)has 25.4 strands per foot with a pitch of 12.24/11.99.This mesh offers an open area of 81% and may runup to speeds of 18.28 meters per minute (MPM). Beltwidth is available up to 4.3 meters/14 feet. Productloading of 29.29 kg per square meter is permitted.




• Pizza ovens


• Curing ovens


• Textile sizing



Product Summary Wire Diameter (mm/inches) 1.83(.072)

Strands/Foot (305mm) 25.4(+0/-.5)





Min. Space Width (mm/inches) 53.98 (2.125)


Max. Belt Load per Sq. Ft. (kg/lbs.) 29.29kg/sq.mtr (6)







49.20mm 20/25mm

72.00mm 20/25mm

Flat-Flex® Metric Notes

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Flat-Flex® Metric Mesh Guide

Edge Availability

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42 X .062 Mesh (3/8” pitch)

The 42 X .062 XT mesh has a nominal 3/8” pitch (actual .293). This belt is forlighter-duty applications that require smaller product support but still pro-vides greater strength for more demanding applications than the standardFlat-Flex belt. Available in widths from 10" to 72" and can support up to 3.5 lbs.per square foot. Speeds up to 60 feet per minute (FPM) are recommended.


• Breading machines

• Battering applications

• Commercial fryers

• Snack foods

• Cooking ovens

• Confectionery

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Note: Additional product and availability informationcan be found in the technicalsection of this catalog.

Flat-Flex XT offers you an alternative to balanced-weave belts for medium-duty processing applications. Flat-Flex XT haslower belt mass than balanced weave belting styles which results in lower power consumption, faster processing, andmore product throughput.

The strength of the Flat-Flex XT comes from the “Z-bend” joints in the wire mesh. As a rule, the greater the number of jointsacross the width of the belt, the stronger the belt.

The spacing layout on the XT features more belt joints in a given belt width than the comparable original Flat-Flex belt. XT’s unique

design reduces “cyclic loading” or metal fatigue because of superior distribution of operating stresses among the belt joints.








XT Space Width .875






Max. Recommended Speed (FPM) 60*

Typical Open Area (%) 71‡(non-grooved) *Higher speeds may be attained with lighter loads.Consult Wire belt with specific requirements.


1.25” 1/2”

1.25” 5/8”

1.25” 3/4”

2.00” 3/4”

2.00” 1”

3.00” 3/4”

3.00” 1”

4.25” 1”


Flat-Flex XT® Mesh Guide


Edge Availability

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32 X .082 Mesh (3/8” pitch)

The 32 X .082 XT mesh has a 3/8" pitch and is recommended for applicationsrequiring a heavier-duty open mesh with greater load-carrying capability andincreased product support. It is ideal for delivering both gentle handling andclose transfer of product. This belt is available in widths from 15" to 72", supports15 lbs. per square foot and may be run at speeds up to 75 feet per minute (FPM).



• Commercial curing ovens

• Textile cleaning / drying

• Freezing processes

• Automotive manufactured parts

• Fryers and broilers



24 X .072 Mesh (1/2” pitch)

The 24 X .072 XT mesh has a 1/2" pitch and is ideal for applications requiringa medium-duty belt with maximum openness (74%) and greater strength. It isavailable in widths from 12" to 72", can support 14 lbs. per square foot andmay run at speeds of up to 75 feet per minute (FPM).





• Freezing / cryogenic applications

• Bagel boilers

• Electronics


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XT Space Width 1.00









2.00” 3/4”

3.00” 1”

4.25” 1”








XT Space Width .875






Max. Recommended Speed (FPM) 75*



1.63” 3/4”

2.00” 3/4”

3.00” 3/4”

3.00” 1”

4.25” 1”


Edge Availability

SLE CC

Edge Availability

SLE CC


32 X .072 Mesh (3/8” pitch)

The 32 X .072 XT mesh has a 3/8" pitch and is perfect for medium to heavy-duty processing applications where an open belt design is required. Thisbelt provides greater strength than our standard Flat-Flex belts. It is avail-able in widths from 11" to 72", can support 15 lbs. per square foot and mayrun at speeds up to 75 feet per minute (FPM).



• Snack foods

• Vegetable processing / blanching

• Textiles

• Seafood and meat further processing

• Glass heat treatment


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XT Space Width .875









2.00” 3/4”

3.00” 1”

4.25” 1”

Flat-Flex XT® Notes


Edge Availability

SLE CC



Wire Belt now offers the new C-CureEdge (pronounced

“Secure”) option on most Flat-Flex belts. The Patented

C-shaped endloops have many advantages that will increase

safety and improve productivity in your facility. C-CureEdge will

not tangle during shipment, storage, or installation. It will not

snag or catch on another belt during operation or movement of

equipment from one position to another. These two factors

alone will save you time and repairs.

Bottom line… this makes your facility safer, more productive, andmore cost effective.

C-Cure Edge is an available option on most meshes in thefollowing Wire Belt product lines:

• Classic Flat-Flex®

• Flat-Flex EL®

• Flat-Flex XT ®

C-CureEdge U.S. Patent number 5,404,998 * Total cost of ownership

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C-CureEdge® Belting

X = End Loop Size

C-CureEdge Meshes Currently AvailableMesh End Loop Size

42 X .062 .2812

42 X .050 .2812

24 X .072 .2812

32 X .072 .3125

32 X .082 .3125

24 X .092 .5000

C-CureEdge Flat-Flex XTC-CureEdge Flat-Flex EL

Under Development in other mesh configurations call for availability

Advantages of the C-CureEdge

• Eliminates “zipper effect” tangling when un-rolling or re-rolling

• Patented design improves flexibility and reduces individual strand stress on the outside edge of the beltextending belt life and lowering your T.C.O.*

• Diminishes opportunity for conveyor damage caused by end loop irregularities found in competitive belts

• Minimizes risk of accidents from sharp or burred open ends

• Reduces opportunity for conveyor-to-conveyor catching and tangling during transfers

• No conveyor modifications as it is a direct drop-in replacement for any Flat-Flex belt

Note: end loop dimensions match all standard Flat-Flex endloops

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EZSplice, only from Wire Belt, offers you an alternative to the traditional belt splicing method. EZSplice is a single pre-formed,pre-shaped strand made to fit the width and mesh of your belt.This offers you longer belt life, stronger belt joints, and less downtime from failures at the splice which saves time and money.

The EZSplice strand eliminates the weaving of traditional splic-ing and replaces it with a simple hook and loop method, savingyou time. The strength of the EZSplice strand comes from thepre-shaped “Z-bend” joints. This eliminates the chance of weakpoints from the bending and straightening of traditional splicing.

Once installed, the strand is locked into place by simply crimpingdown the Z-bend joints of the EZSplice with our Engineered ProfilingPliers.

EZSplice® Splicing Strand

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STRAND WIDTH40.00 ± .094

(40” ± 3/32”)

EZSplice Strands Currently AvailableMesh

42 X .062

42 X .050

32 X .082

24 X .092

24 X .072

24 X .072 XT

32 X .072 XT

Under Development in other mesh configurations call for availability

Engineered Profiling Pliers with interchangeablecrimping bits to fit all available mesh types

Advantages of the EZSplice

• Get longer belt life, STRONGER belt joints, and save time and money by reducing downtime for repairs

• When used as an original splice in a replacement belt, EZSplice extends belt life dramatically and helps to prevent failures at the belt joint

• This revolutionary system not only extends the life of your belts, but makes joining or splicing them up to20 TIMES FASTER!

• EZSplice eliminates the process of “lacing” or “weaving” of a single wire strand through the spaces acrossthe width of your conveyor belt

• Works with our new patented C-CureEdge belts.

EZSplice Splicing Strand

Example shows Flat-Flex #1070SS

(2.629) (2.629)(2.629) (2.629)

9/32 ± 1/64 9/32 ± 1/64

EZSplice U.S. Patent number 4,754,871

Welcome to the next level of efficiency, cleanability and performanceLooking for one of the best options for product support with an openmesh design? Want a conveyor belt that isn’t heavy, clunky, chaindriven, or difficult to clean? Wire Belt has the solution for you!

Introducing USDA Accepted CompactGrid™, Wire Belt’s latest

conveyor belt innovation. CompactGrid is engineered specifically to

handle smaller, delicate products, while giving you a lighter weight,

open-mesh belt design that can outperform many competitive offerings.

Want longer belt life? No problem! CompactGrid’s rugged frame-

work offers maximum strength under significant loads, lessening

the time you will spend on maintaining your conveying system, as

well as reducing the number of belt replacements over time.

Installation on your conveying system is quick and easy. When the

time to replace a belt arrives, CompactGrid’s design allows you to

join, or splice, the belt on your conveyor by simply hooking the belt

ends together and crimping to close.

Need a belt for a cooking operation such as a conveyorized

fryer or oven? Transferring a product directly onto a cooling

line? CompactGrid will take the heat! Made of stainless steel,

you’ll rest assured the belt won’t sweat, slip, droop, or catch

fire on your system like many plastic conveyor belts can. It’s

rugged, yet open, design also makes it the perfect solution for

cooling freshly baked or fried products in high-volume, high-

throughput processes.

Engineered with 70% open surface area to provide optimal per-

formance in processes where product coating, drainage, and

liquid or air circulation are factors. CompactGrid also offers a

much tighter wrap capability than most friction driven balanced

weave metal belt configurations. This enables for improved

conveyor-to-conveyor transfers and minimizes the chance for

product yield loss in high speed processing operations.

CompactGrid raises the bar to the next level in the conveyor belting

industry. It brings efficiency, cleanability, and performance to the

forefront… it focuses on total cost of ownership, and brings

a new level of value and flexibility to your operations.

CompactGrid™ Belting

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ProductsCompactGrid™ Belt Design

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CompactGrid™ Belt Specifications

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10mm CompactGrid U.S. Measurements Metric MeasurementsPitch .394” 10mmSpace Width (average) .394” 10mmWire Diameter .063” 1.6mmBelt Thickness .20” 5.2mmWeight 1.0 lb/ft2 4.9 kg/m2

Percent Open Area 70% 70%Opening Size (largest opening) ø.42” circle ø10.6mm circleMax Width 72.5” 1842mmMin Width 11.9” 302mmMax Working Tension 1.5 lb/joint • 45 lb/ft .68 kg/joint • 68 kg/mMax Speed 150 ft/min 45.7 m/minMin Transfer Diameter .63“ 16mmMin Sprocket Diameter 2” 51mm

Overall Belt Width Number of Overall Belt Width Number of Overall Belt Width Number ofInches Millimeters Spaces Inches Millimeters Spaces Inches Millimeters Spaces11.890 302 29 32.362 822 81 52.835 1342 13312.667 322 31 33.150 842 83 53.622 1362 13513.465 342 33 33.937 862 85 54.409 1382 13714.252 362 35 34.724 882 87 55.197 1402 13915.039 382 37 35.512 902 89 55.984 1422 14115.827 402 39 36.299 922 91 56.772 1442 14316.614 422 41 37.087 942 93 57.559 1462 14517.402 442 43 37.874 962 95 58.346 1482 14718.189 462 45 38.661 982 97 59.134 1502 14918.976 482 47 39.449 1002 99 59.921 1522 15119.764 502 49 40.236 1022 101 60.709 1542 15320.551 522 51 41.024 1042 103 61.496 1562 15521.339 542 53 41.811 1062 105 62.283 1582 15722.126 562 55 42.598 1082 107 63.071 1602 15922.913 582 57 43.386 1102 109 63.858 1622 16123.701 602 59 44.173 1122 111 64.646 1642 16324.488 622 61 44.961 1142 113 65.433 1662 16525.276 642 63 45.748 1162 115 66.220 1682 16726.063 662 65 46.535 1182 117 67.008 1702 16926.850 682 67 47.323 1202 119 67.795 1722 17127.638 702 69 48.110 1222 121 68.583 1742 17328.425 722 71 48.898 1242 123 69.370 1762 17529.213 742 73 49.685 1262 125 70.157 1782 17730.000 762 75 50.472 1282 127 70.945 1802 17930.787 782 77 51.260 1302 129 71.732 1822 18131.575 802 79 52.047 1322 131 72.520 1842 183

Idler Blank

Tracking Guide

Idler Blank

Drive Sprocket

Tracking Guide

(figure 2)

(figure 1)

Positively driven, better trackingCompactGrid has been designed with a sprocket supported positive drive system.This provides CompactGrid with a no-slip forward drive, and excellent trackingcapabilities. Many competitive belt designs are friction driven, which can causeslippage, that typically requires expensive belt tracking devices to correct. Thedrive set for CompactGrid is made up of a three-piece sprocket sandwichcomprised of one tracking guide centered between two drive sprockets (figure 1).While the idler set consists of one tracking guide centered between two idlerblanks (figure 2). These three-piece component sets are then positionedapproximately every 6” (150mm) across the width of the drive and idler shafts(figure 3). The appropriate direction of travel is shown below (figure 4).

Drive Sprocket

(figure 3) (figure 4)

Products

Wire Belt has designed an excellent positive drive system forCompactGrid. These devices are put together in sets. The conveyor drive end sets include a tracking guide and two sprock-ets. The conveyor idler end sets include a tracking guide and twoblanks. The three components are placed side by side to make theset. Various numbers of sets will be required across the lateraldimension of the conveyor, depending on the width of the belt.The specifications for the drive system components are outlined inthe table below. The Drive sprocket component is shown in theillustration to the right (figure 5).

Please Note:Initially, the drive and idler components, along with their associatedtracking guides, will have to be purchased in appropriate ratios tomake up the required sets. This will ensure proper operation andtracking of the belt on the conveyor. However, the drive-sprockets,idler-blanks, and tracking guides, will also be available separately forrepair and replacement purposes. This provides you with the econo-my and flexibility of being able to acquire only the parts that youneed, when you need them.

Our Sales and Tech Services Team can help with specifying theappropriate drive and idler layouts for almost any conveyor.

CompactGrid™ Drive Components’ Specifications

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10mm CompactGrid SPROCKET DIMENSIONSMILLIMETERS INCHES

# ofTeeth

Drive SprocketTracking Guide

Outside Diameter

RoundBlankOD

Drive SprocketTracking Guide

Outside Diameter

RoundBlankOD

Root Diameter Driving Shelf

OutsideDiameter

Root Diameter Driving Shelf

OutsideDiameter

8 50.66 55.66 60.06 44.97 1.995 2.191 2.365 1.7719 56.88 61.88 66.28 51.41 2.239 2.436 2.609 2.02410 63.12 68.12 72.52 57.84 2.485 2.682 2.855 2.27711 69.39 74.39 78.79 64.25 2.732 2.929 3.102 2.53012 75.67 80.67 85.07 70.66 2.979 3.176 3.349 2.78213 81.97 86.97 91.37 77.06 3.227 3.424 3.597 3.03414 88.28 93.28 97.68 83.45 3.476 3.672 3.846 3.28615 94.59 99.59 103.99 89.84 3.724 3.921 4.094 3.53716 100.92 105.92 110.32 96.23 3.973 4.170 4.343 3.78917 107.24 112.24 116.64 102.62 4.222 4.419 4.592 4.04018 113.58 118.58 122.98 109.00 4.471 4.668 4.842 4.29119 119.91 124.91 129.31 115.38 4.721 4.918 5.091 4.54320 126.25 131.25 135.65 121.76 4.970 5.167 5.341 4.79421 132.59 137.59 141.99 128.14 5.220 5.417 5.590 5.04522 138.93 143.93 148.33 134.52 5.470 5.667 5.840 5.29623 145.28 150.28 154.68 140.89 5.720 5.916 6.090 5.54724 151.63 156.63 161.03 147.27 5.970 6.166 6.340 5.79825 157.97 162.97 167.37 153.65 6.219 6.416 6.590 6.04926 164.32 169.32 173.72 160.02 6.469 6.666 6.840 6.30027 170.68 175.68 180.08 166.39 6.720 6.916 7.090 6.55128 177.03 182.03 186.43 172.77 6.970 7.166 7.340 6.80229 183.38 188.38 192.78 179.14 7.220 7.417 7.590 7.05330 189.74 194.74 199.14 185.51 7.470 7.667 7.840 7.30431 196.09 201.09 205.49 191.88 7.720 7.917 8.090 7.55432 202.45 207.45 211.85 198.25 7.970 8.167 8.340 7.80533 208.80 213.80 218.20 204.63 8.221 8.417 8.591 8.05634 215.16 220.16 224.56 211.00 8.471 8.668 8.841 8.30735 221.52 226.52 230.92 217.37 8.721 8.918 9.091 8.55836 227.87 232.87 237.27 223.74 8.971 9.168 9.342 8.80937 234.23 239.23 243.63 230.11 9.222 9.419 9.592 9.05938 240.59 245.59 249.99 236.48 9.472 9.669 9.842 9.31039 246.95 251.95 256.35 242.85 9.722 9.919 10.093 9.561

40 253.31 258.31 262.71 249.22 9.973 10.170 10.343 9.812

(figure 5)

Ø ROOT DRIVING SHELF

CLEARANCE FORBELT UNDERSIDE

Ø OUTSIDE DIAMETERDRIVE DIRECTION

When applications require “special handling” of complex products, such as maintaining product separation, minimizing points of contact, orkeeping the product aligned, you need a Specialty Belt from Wire Belt. These belts are custom-designed and manufactured to customers’exact specifications for such diverse applications as: automotive brake pads, electronic circuit boards, chocolates, bagels, and snack foods.

Compound Belts

These belts incorporate specially-formed strands with raised sections called“flights” in pre-determined locations in the basic flat belt. These are typically usedto help move product up an incline, down a decline, or to support, separate orminimize contact between products. The pattern of flights can be designed to create virtual “pockets” that totally isolate otherwise easily damaged products.

Aligned Belts

These belts utilize rows of flights to permit control and separation of delicateproducts to minimize damage and waste. In this configuration, all strands areformed in the same manner throughout the belt length. However, the number ofrows and the spacing can be varied.

Crowned Belts

The most common crowned belts are actually referred to as “reverse crowned”belts. They are typically used in “hold-down” applications such as conveyorizedfrying. The belt is pre-stressed so the belt will remain level and flat when it issupported only on the edges.

Flat-Flex SE® Stable Edge Belts

Wire Belt has engineered a process to build belts for applications where beltsare typically at risk of curling at the edges. Flat-Flex SE® Stable Edge belts willremain flat in these high risk applications.

To find out if your mesh is currently offered in the Flat-Flex SE® Stable Edge configuration, please contact our Technical Services Department at 603-644-2500.

Compound belt

Aligned belt

Note: Additional information on specialtybelts can be found on page 41 in thetechnical section of this catalog.

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Specialty Belts

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Eye-Flex® Heavy-Duty Modular Belting

Eye-Flex Conveyor Belts by Wire Belt Eye-Flex conveyor belting is made for applications that require anextremely rugged, long lasting belt. Eye-Flex is the strongest beltavailable in the Wire Belt family of products. Manufactured in ourown facility in Lubeck, Germany, Eye-Flex is built under the sametough quality standards and engineering specifications thatgovern our manufacturing operations in the United States and theUnited Kingdom.

Unlike other belts of this type sold here in the U.S., you can beassured that when you speak with a Wire Belt Representative,you’re speaking directly with the manufacturer… not a U.S.company selling belts made by a foreign owned manufacturer.

Eye-Flex Heavy-duty Modular BeltingEye-Flex’s greater strength, carrying capacity, and open flatsurface profile is the answer to all your heavy-duty conveyingneeds, whether you have a new or a replacement application.

The illustrations herein will help you identify the components ofthe belt. If you have questions related to this, please contact us atour corporate offices in Londonderry, NH, USA.

EYE-FLEX WITH SPACERS EYE-FLEX WITH WELDED UNDERWIRES

Drive ComponentsPrecision drive components such as thesprockets and roller cage are manufacturedunder exacting standards in our ISO-9001:2000registered facilities. Our drive components aredesigned specifically for this belt and can bemachined in various materials (See page 27 fordrive components) .

Our Sales Representatives and TechnicalService Engineers can help you select the rightEye-Flex belt configuration for your application.Contact your local Wire Belt Representative, orcall us at 603-644-2500. Look for us on the webat www.wirebelt.com.

ENDLESS LOOP OF EYE-FLEX

Our sales representatives and

technical service engineering team

will help you determine which

Eye-Flex design is best suited for your

application. Contact your Wire Belt

Representative at 603-644-2500.

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Eye-Flex Belt without spacersEye-Flex has a standard construction based on astraight modular form. It is designed and builtwithout spacers or perpendicularly weldedunderwires. This allows excellent flow-through inapplications where no cross-support is required.

Eye-Flex is often used in food processing for itsflat conveying surface, open mesh configuration,and ease of cleaning. Eye-Flex without spacersis also easily repaired with minimal cost.

Note: Gap spacing can be increased in 0.02" (0.50 mm) increments. * See page 23 for diagram of belt parts.

Eye-Flex Belt without spacers*

Belt Pitch Eye-Flex Wire Diameter Cross Rod Diameter Minimum Gap Spacingin mm in mm in mm in mm

0.98 25.00 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.08 2.001.00 25.40 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.08 2.001.18 30.00 0.06 1.60 0.16 4.00 0.06 1.601.18 30.00 0.08 2.00 0.16 4.00 0.08 2.001.18 30.00 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.08 2.001.25 31.75 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.08 2.001.97 50.00 0.06 1.40 0.20 5.00 0.06 1.401.97 50.00 0.06 1.60 0.20 5.00 0.06 1.601.97 50.00 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.08 2.001.97 50.00 0.10 2.50 0.20 5.00 0.10 2.501.97 50.00 0.10 2.50 0.24 6.00 0.10 2.501.97 50.00 0.12 3.00 0.31 8.00 0.12 3.002.00 50.80 0.06 1.60 0.20 5.00 0.06 1.602.00 50.80 0.06 1.60 0.31 8.00 0.06 1.602.00 50.80 0.08 2.00 0.24 6.00 0.08 2.002.00 50.80 0.08 2.00 0.31 8.00 0.08 2.002.00 50.80 0.10 2.50 0.24 6.00 0.10 2.502.00 50.80 0.10 2.50 0.31 8.00 0.10 2.502.00 50.80 0.12 3.00 0.31 8.00 0.12 3.002.00 50.80 0.16 4.00 0.31 8.00 0.16 4.002.36 60.00 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.08 2.002.36 60.00 0.10 2.50 0.20 5.00 0.08 2.002.76 70.00 0.16 4.00 0.28 7.00 0.16 4.002.95 75.00 0.10 2.50 0.20 5.00 0.10 2.502.95 75.00 0.10 2.50 0.31 8.00 0.10 2.503.94 100.00 0.12 3.00 0.31 8.00 0.12 3.00

Typical Applications:• Industrial Quick Frozen (IQF)

vegetable and fruit processing• Frying of poultry and fish products• Baking applications

Available Materials• Stainless Steel• Galvanized Steel

Eye-Flex® Belt Styles

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Note: Gap spacing can be increased in 0.02" (0.50 mm) increments. * See page 23 for diagram of belt parts.

* See page 23 for diagram of belt parts.

Eye-Flex Belt without spacers*Belt Pitch Eye-Flex Wire Diameter Cross Rod Diameter Minimum Gap Spacing

in mm in mm in mm in mm0.98 25.00 0.08 2.0 0.20 5.0 0.20 5.01.00 25.40 0.08 2.0 0.20 5.0 0.20 5.01.18 30.00 0.08 2.0 0.16 4.0 0.16 4.01.18 30.00 0.08 2.0 0.20 5.0 0.20 5.01.97 50.00 0.08 2.0 0.20 5.0 0.20 5.01.97 50.00 0.10 2.5 0.20 5.0 0.24 6.01.97 50.00 0.10 2.5 0.24 6.0 0.31 8.02.00 50.80 0.10 2.5 0.31 8.0 0.31 8.02.00 50.80 0.12 3.0 0.31 8.0 0.31 8.02.95 75.00 0.10 2.5 0.20 5.0 0.20 5.02.95 75.00 0.10 2.5 0.31 8.0 0.31 8.0

Eye-Flex Belt without spacers*Belt Pitch Eye-Flex Wire Diameter Cross Rod Diameter Minimum Gap Spacing Gap Spacing can be increased by increments of in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm

0.98 25.00 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.16 4.00 0.08 2.001.00 25.40 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.16 4.00 0.08 2.001.18 30.00 0.08 2.00 0.16 4.00 0.16 4.00 0.08 2.001.18 30.00 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.16 4.00 0.08 2.001.25 31.75 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.16 4.00 0.08 2.001.97 50.00 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.16 4.00 0.08 2.001.97 50.00 0.10 2.50 0.20 5.00 0.20 5.00 0.10 2.501.97 50.00 0.10 2.50 0.24 6.00 0.20 5.00 0.10 2.502.00 50.80 0.10 2.50 0.24 6.00 0.20 5.00 0.10 2.502.00 50.80 0.10 2.50 0.31 8.00 0.20 5.00 0.10 2.502.00 50.80 0.16 4.00 0.31 8.00 0.31 8.00 0.16 4.002.36 60.00 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.16 4.00 0.08 2.002.36 60.00 0.10 2.50 0.20 5.00 0.20 5.00 0.10 2.502.95 75.00 0.10 2.50 0.20 5.00 0.20 5.00 0.10 2.502.95 75.00 0.10 2.50 0.31 8.00 0.20 5.00 0.10 2.50

Eye-Flex Belt with underweldedwire spacingEye-Flex belting with underwelded wire spacingshould be considered on applications wherehygiene and sanitation are critical. Theunderwelded wire eliminates the potentialbacteria traps under the spacers, springs, rings,and sleeves. This configuration makes cleaningand sanitation easy and more efficient.

Eye-Flex Belt with rings as spacersThis versatile variation of Eye-Flex uses ringsbetween the wires to increase the belt gap. Byincreasing the belt gap, more air will circulatearound the bottom of the product. Increasing theproduct exposure to this additional air flowimproves the efficiency of your process.

Typical Applications:• Raw meat, poultry, and fish processing• Vegetable processing lines• Industrial drying or washing

Typical Applications:• Large product conveyance, e.g.,

blanching vegetables, etc.• Pasteurization equipment for jars,

bottles, and cans• Bakery equipment: cooking,

cooling, and baking lines


Eye-Flex Belt with springs as spacersSprings help create a more dimensionally stablebelt in heating or freezing applications. Thesebelts are more dimensionally stable because thewires are able to move on the cross rod. Springsalso expose a large proportion of the connectingrod for improved cleaning and sanitizing.

Eye-Flex Belt without spacers*Belt Pitch Eye-Flex Wire Diameter Cross Rod Diameter Minimum Gap Spacing Gap Spacing also available in these widthsin mm in mm in mm in mm in mm

0.98 25.00 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.28 7.00 0.31, 0.39, 0.47, 0.59, 0.69, 0.79 8.00, 10.00, 12.00, 15.00, 17.50, 20.001.00 25.40 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.28 7.00 0.31, 0.39, 0.47, 0.59, 0.69, 0.79 8.00, 10.00, 12.00, 15.00, 17.50, 20.001.18 30.00 0.08 2.00 0.16 4.00 0.28 7.00 0.31, 0.39, 0.47, 0.79 8.00, 10.00, 12.00, 20.001.18 30.00 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.28 7.00 0.31, 0.39, 0.47, 0.59, 0.69, 0.79 8.00, 10.00, 12.00, 15.00, 17.50, 20.001.25 31.75 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.28 7.00 0.31, 0.39, 0.47, 0.59, 0.69, 0.79 8.00, 10.00, 12.00, 15.00, 17.50, 20.001.97 50.00 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.28 7.00 0.31, 0.39, 0.47, 0.59, 0.69, 0.79 8.00, 10.00, 12.00, 15.00, 17.50, 20.001.97 50.00 0.10 2.50 0.20 5.00 0.30 7.50 0.33, 0.39, 0.47, 0.59, 0.69, 0.79 8.50, 10.00, 12.00, 15.00, 17.50, 20.001.97 50.00 0.10 2.50 0.24 6.00 0.30 7.50 0.79 20.001.97 50.00 0.12 3.00 0.31 8.00 0.41 10.50 0.41, 0.59, 0.79 10.50, 15.00, 20.002.00 50.80 0.08 2.00 0.24 6.00 0.28 7.00 0.41, 0.59, 0.79 10.50, 15.00, 20.002.00 50.80 0.08 2.00 0.31 8.00 0.31 8.00 0.41, 0.59, 0.79 10.50, 15.00, 20.002.00 50.80 0.10 2.50 0.24 6.00 0.30 7.50 0.79 20.002.00 50.80 0.10 2.50 0.31 8.00 0.39 10.00 0.39, 0.59, 0.79 10.00, 15.00, 20.002.00 50.80 0.12 3.00 0.31 8.00 0.41 10.50 0.41, 0.59, 0.79 10.50, 15.00, 20.002.00 50.80 0.16 4.00 0.31 8.00 0.47 12.00 0.41 , 0.59, 0.79 10.50, 15.00, 20.002.36 60.00 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.28 7.00 0.31, 0.39, 0.47, 0.59, 0.69, 0.79 8.00, 10.00, 12.00, 15.00, 17.50, 20.002.36 60.00 0.10 2.50 0.20 5.00 0.30 7.50 0.33, 0.39, 0.47, 0.59, 0.69, 0.79 8.50, 10.00, 12.00, 15.00, 17.50, 20.002.76 70.00 0.16 4.00 0.28 7.00 0.47 12.00 0.33, 0.39, 0.47, 0.59, 0.69, 0.79 8.50, 10.00, 12.00, 15.00, 17.50, 20.002.95 75.00 0.10 2.50 0.20 5.00 0.30 7.50 0.33, 0.39, 0.47, 0.59, 0.69, 0.79 8.50, 10.00, 12.00, 15.00, 17.50, 20.002.95 75.00 0.10 2.50 0.31 8.00 0.39 10.00 0.39, 0.59, 0.79 10.00, 15.00, 20.003.94 100.00 0.12 3.00 0.31 8.00 0.41 10.50 0.41, 0.59, 0.79 10.50, 15.00, 20.00

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* See page 23 for typical belt setup and diagram of belt parts.

Belt Edge Types

Chain EdgeChain edges are used on Eye-Flex belts primarily to provide for an alternative drivingmethod. Besides being an alternate positive drive system, this edge style is very strong.

Reinforcing PlatesReinforcing plates are the typical edge style. These are solid metal plates added before theconnecting rod is welded. Additional reinforcing plates can be added at the edge of the belt, orat specified increments across the belt width to further enhance the strength of this belt.

Chain Edge

Reinforcing Plates

Typical Applications:• Large product conveyance, e.g.,

blanching vegetables, etc.• Pasteurization equipment for jars,

bottles, and cansAvailable Materials• Stainless Steel• Galvanized Steel• Carbon Steel


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Other Accessories

Side GuardsEye-Flex belts can be equipped with side guards to prevent product from falling off theside of the belt. Height and shape of the side guards can be customized for your productor application. These side guards can also be inserted at various points across the beltwidth providing a positive separation between rows of product.

Flights Flights can be added to Eye-Flex belts which form a barrier across the belt width. Flightscan be bolted, welded in place, or formed directly into the wire. Height, shape and style offlight can be customized for your application.

Drive Components

SprocketsWith their positive engagement, sprockets eliminate the possibility of slippage on the driveshaft that can occur on a friction drive system. All sprockets are available in stainless steelor polyacetal plastic. The table below shows the available pitch diameters and number ofteeth for each belt pitch.

Cage RollersThis positive drive system is often used for chain edge belts. In addition to driving the chainedge, this drive system also engages the belt across the entire belt width. Cage rollers are an excellent choice for applications that require a sanitary and hygienicdrive system.

Sprocket Pitch Diameter Table

Belt pitchin

0.98mm

25.00in

1.00mm

25.40in

1.18mm

30.00in

1.25mm

31.75in

1.97mm

50.00in

2.00mm

50.80in

2.36mm

60.00in

2.76mm

70.00in

2.95mm

75.00in

3.94mm

100.00

Num

ber o

f tee

th

7 0.98 25.00 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.16 4.00 0.08 2.00 4.61 117.10 5.44 138.30 6.35 161.30 6.81 172.90 9.07 230.50

10 1.00 25.40 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.16 4.00 0.08 2.00 6.47 164.40 7.65 194.20 8.92 226.50 9.56 242.70 12.74 323.60

12 1.18 30.00 0.08 2.00 0.16 4.00 0.16 4.00 0.08 2.00 7.73 196.30 9.13 231.80 10.65 270.50 11.41 289.80 15.21 386.40

14 1.18 30.00 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.16 4.00 0.08 2.00 8.99 228.30 10.61 269.60 12.39 314.60 13.27 337.10 17.69 449.40

15 1.25 31.75 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.16 4.00 0.08 2.00 9.62 244.30 11.36 288.60 13.26 336.70 14.20 360.70 18.94 481.00

16 1.97 50.00 0.08 2.00 0.20 5.00 0.16 4.00 0.08 2.00 10.25 260.40 12.11 307.60 14.13 358.80 15.13 384.40 20.18 512.60

18 1.97 50.00 0.10 2.50 0.20 5.00 0.20 5.00 0.10 2.50 11.52 292.60 13.60 345.50 15.87 403.10 17.00 431.90 22.67 575.90

20 1.97 50.00 0.10 2.50 0.24 6.00 0.20 5.00 0.10 2.50 12.78 324.70 15.10 383.60 17.62 447.50 18.87 479.40 25.17 639.30

Eye-Flex® Accessories

Side Guards

Flights

Polyacetal Plastic Sprocket

Cage Roller

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Flex-Turn® Series 400 Conveyor

The Series 400 Flex-Turn conveyor is a solid top turn conveyor. The solid conveyor beltsupport bed helps reduce debris build-up while preventing the product from fallingthrough the belt or becoming entangled in the strands of the belt. These conveyors weredesigned with ease of cleaning and maintenance in mind.

There are three models of Series 400 conveyor: the 416, 432, and 480. Model 416 Flex-Turnconveyors have a 16” inside turning radius, Model 432 units have a 32” inside turning radius,while model 480 features an 800mm inside turning radius.

Model 416, 432, and 480 conveyors share the same footprint as the Model 316, 332 and380 conveyors. The Series 400 conveyor is constructed of stainless steel with a beltsupport bed of solid high-density polyethylene. Grooved nosebars may be substitutedfor the standard transfer rollers.

Flex-Turn® Series 300 Conveyor

Flex-Turn Series 300 facilitates washing and draining operations and permits easy visualinspection of the entire conveying area. This open structure also allows for maximumproduct exposure, facilitating washing, draining, and removal of excess debris.

Like all Flex-Turn conveyors, the compact Series 300 utilizes a unique, tapered-pitch Flat-Flex wire belt which is positively driven to eliminate slipping and tracking problems. Thebelt does not collapse on itself to form a radius, greatly reducing the potential for productdamage. Direction of travel may be either left or right. Standard height is adjustable from36" to 40" with custom heights available at an additional cost.

Flex-Turn Series 300 is available for 90º or 180º turns, featuring a 16" inside turning radius.The unit is constructed of stainless steel, with a belt support surface of either stainlesssteel rails or stainless rails capped with high-density polyethylene wear strips. Grooved

nosebars may be substituted for the standard transferrollers. These units are typically free-standing, but mayalso be incorporated into adjoining conveyor frameworkor suspended from the ceiling.

Series 300 conveyor

Series 400 conveyor

Flex-Turn® Conveyor Systems

Flex-Turn Series Summary• Gentle product handling minimizes product damage

• Maintains product orientation around turns

• Unique non-collapsing tapered-pitch belt

• Easy to use, clean, and maintain

Product Specifications• 90º right or left turning capability (custom angles

available)

• 16" or 32" inside turning radius

• Choice of belt widths: 10", 16", 24", 34", 42" and 50"Note: In all cases, custom angles can be designedand manufactured to the customer’s specifications.

300 Series 300 Conveyors Available

Belt Widths Radius Available Angles*

Model 316

10”16”24”34”42”50”

16”16”16”16”16”16”

90 or 18090 or 18090 or 18090 or 180

9090

* Custom Angles from 45º to 180º are also availableModel 332

**16”24”34”

32”32”32”

90 or 18090 or 18090 or 180

** This belt actually measures 15”Model 380

400mm600mm900mm

1000mm

800mm800mm800mm800mm

90909090

400 Series 400 Conveyors Available

Belt Widths Radius Available Angles*

Model 416

10”16”24”34”42”50”

16”16”16”16”16”16”

90 or 18090 or 18090 or 18090 or 180

9090

* Custom Angles from 45º to 180º are also availableModel 432

**16”24”34”

32”32”32”

90 or 18090 or 18090 or 180

** This belt actually measures 15”Model 480

400mm600mm900mm

1000mm

800mm800mm800mm800mm

90909090

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Spreading or Converging Conveyors

Today’s complex automated equipment in the food processing, bakery, confectionery, electronics and manufacturing industries, oftencauses challenging product handling situations between processes.Among the wide variety of proprietary processing equipment, there isno universal standard for belt widths. This often creates a need tospread or converge products as they move between processes.

In response to these in-line handling and conveying challenges,Wire Belt offers you custom-designed spreader or converger con-veyors. These are simple, positively-driven transport conveyors that use a narrow-width stainless steel belt. Gentle product handlingminimizes potential damage to fragile products. Rows of belt runover a food-quality, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) support surface, driven by a series of stainless steel sprockets for highly sanitary transport.

The standard design is a “fan type” spreader or converger as shown,which positions products evenly on either side of the conveyor center-line. Another common configuration is called a “lane type” where aseries of parallel chains run at an angle from the adjacent series ofparallel chains. The lane configuration is used when it is important tokeep the product in rows in the direction of travel.

For more information and assistance in developing specifications for your application, contact the Wire Belt Technical ServicesDepartment at 603-644-2500.

Spreader conveyor

Product Summary

• Custom-designed to accommodate your specific processing application

• Non-slip, positive drive

• Tight transfers with adjacent conveyors and processing equipment

• Easy to clean and maintain

• Smooth, gentle product handling for fragile products

• Stainless steel and HDPE construction

• Height adjustable ± 2" standard

• Product is fully supported across conveyor surface

Products

Typical Applications:• Food processing equipment such as

fryers, coaters, and freezers• Bakery equipment such as chocolate

coating machines• Automated in-line packaging equipment• Spray painting, cleaning of plastic, or

metal components

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Overall Length

As Specified

Direction of TravelDrive RollAssembly

Grooved End RollCustom Sized ForEach Application

Reverse Bend Roll Assembly

Frame WidthBelt Width + 7"

Reducer Extends4" Beyond Frame Casters Also Available

Leveling Pads 4" Adjustment

DC Drive With Reducer

Belt Width+ 2 1/2"

Flat-Flex® Straight Conveyors

Standard straight conveyors are available that are fitted with Flat-Flex or other

belting to suit most applications. A wide range of optional features and special

variants ensure the versatility to satisfy most application requirements.

Our technology is shaped by your needs.

Flat-Flex® Shuttle Conveyors

The Flat-Flex Shuttle Conveyor is a versatile piece of equipment that can, in a

single operation, both gap the product and turn the direction of travel through 90˚.

A common application is the transferring of product from a narrow belt to cover

the full width of a much wider belt.

This is the latest addition to a successful range of equipment that includes:

spreading and converging conveyors, Flex-Turn® conveyors, and Flat-Flex modular

straight conveyors.

• The belt circuit geometry has been designed for efficient conveying performance

and optimum belt life.

• Includes a variable speed electric motor drive.

• Careful attention to design and the use of Flat-Flex stainless steel wire belting has

created a hygienic piece of equipment suitable for all food applications.

• The stroke of the shuttle is dependent on customer requirements, for example,

with a short stroke it is possible to transfer from a wide belt to a narrow belt.

Flat-Flex® Straight and Shuttle Conveyors

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Drive Components/Transfer and Support Accessories

Drive Components

When choosing the most appropriate sprocket material for your application, it is important to look at the conditions under which the belt will operate. Conditions suchas abrasion, corrosion, high/low temperature variations, surrounding temperature, typeof process performed, etc. all have an impact on sprocket selection.

Available material types include:

Type 303 stainless steel – is highly recommended for all applications, especially in foodprocessing industries because it is approved for direct contact with food.

Sprockets and blanks

Note: Refer to pages 5–15 to determinewhich sprocket is recommended for yourapplication and mesh type.

Sani-Drive®

As most food processors know, pathogens can hide in superficial nicks and grooves ontraditional drive components, causing costly production delays and product waste. Thesmooth surface finish on the Sani-Drive components eliminates grooves and nicks, sopathogens cannot adhere easily, making cleanup simple and safe.

For the ultimate in conveyor sanitation and safety, Wire Belt developed the one-piece soliddrive shaft. With the one-piece construction, there are no places for pathogens to hidefrom your sanitation crews. This means that they will spend less time and fewer cleaningchemicals to get this component cleaner than a traditional multi-component drive shaft.

Products

Polyacetal plastic – usually preferred for light loads where the operating temperature range isbetween 0°F and 125°F, and is also approved for food processing applications.

Blanks are used on drives and idler shafts. When used on the same shaft with drivesprockets, blanks should be the same diameter as the root diameter of the sprockets andmade of the same material. Blanks may also be used in other areas such as reverse bends.

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Wire Belt provides some hard-to-find accessories that facilitate use of Flat-Flexbelts. These include:

Splice Clips

Splice clips are used for belt splicing and for making fast minor repairs to thebelt. They are available in one-space and three-space units. At least one set ofclips is packaged with each belt ordered. If you would like additional clips, theseshould be ordered at the same time you place your belt order.

Splice Tubes

Splice tubes are sometimes used for belt repairs and splicing in NON-FOODapplications only. These are available for certain wire diameters used in Flat-Flexbelts. Call Technical Services if you have any questions concerning the use ofsplicing tubes in your application.

Wire Cutters

Wire Belt offers compact, lightweight, durable Micro-Shear® wire cutters foreasier removal, repair and/or installation of Flat-Flex belts. The patented Micro-Shear blade by-pass reduces manual effort and extends the tool’s life becausethe cutting surfaces do not meet edge-to-edge. The cutters are packaged in areusable storage sleeve to help maintain the tool’s precision and cleanliness.

Wire Straightening Tool

The Wire Straightening Tool has been designed for use with Flat-Flex® and Flat-Flex XT® belts and splice clips. Straightening of the wire strands both duringsplicing and as part of your regular maintenance checks and at the beginningand end of each shift is vitally important. The three ends of the tool have beenmachined with slots that accommodate two different wire diameters each (for atotal of 6 diameters).

Splice Clips and Splice Tubes

Wire Cutters

Wire Straightening Tool

Accessories

Transfer and Support Accessories

Nosebar or grooved end rolls may be used at each end of a conveyor to facilitatetransfer of product to/from other process machinery. Rotating end rolls are rec-ommended because they create less belt wear. Grooved end rolls or free turningtransfer rolls should be used wherever possible to ensure positive tracking andminimize wear at the belt joints. For the tightest transfer requirements, a groovednosebar is typically used instead of rollers to keep the belt tracking properly.

Wire Belt will custom build stainless steel grooved end rolls, plastic nosebars,and stainless steel shafts to your specifications. Call Technical Services at 603-644-2500 to discuss your requirements.

Note: Additional product and availabilityinformation can be found in the technicalsection of this catalog.

Nosebar and Grooved End Roll

Technical Index

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Belt Circuit Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34– Critical Best Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34– Level 1: Application/Product/

Process Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34– Level 2: Size/Space-Related Issues . . . . .34– Level 3: Transfer Considerations . . . . . . .34– Level 4: Other Considerations . . . . . . . . . .34

Typical Conveyor Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Belt Drive Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Sprocket Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 37

Reverse Bends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Conveyor Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Transfer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Belt Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39– Belt Supports for Conveying Surface . . . .39– Belt Support for Return Path . . . . . . . . . .39

Tensioning the Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Specialty Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Flat-Flex SE® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Shaft Deflection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Summary of Best Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Charts– Flat-Flex Typical Open Area Chart . . . . . .43– XT Typical Open Area Chart . . . . . . . . . . .43– Component Quantity Chart – Flat-Flex ® .44– Component Quantity Chart – XT . . . . . . . .45

Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46, 47, 48

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What makes Wire Belt the industry leader in providing you withthe best overall products and services? It’s our commitment totake you to the highest level.

Our team of professional engineers and expert technicians arehere to make sure that you’re not on your own in any step of theWire Belt process. We’ve worked hard to provide you with thetechnology and information you need to be as productive andefficient as possible. But, we won’t stop there.

We will continue to ask questions and push the limits to provideyou with the best solutions possible.

And if you can’t find the information you need in this catalog or onour website, call us at 603-644-2500.

We’re here for you. It’s what we do.

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Wire Belt’s main consideration in your straight conveyor design is thebelt circuit. This is the path through which the belt will travel when theconveyor is running. Since the belt travels in a straight line, we willfocus on the path as viewed from the side of the conveyor.

The major areas which need careful consideration in the belt circuitdesign are:

• drive shaft location• reverse bends• tensioning take-up mechanism• belt supports• infeed and discharge transfers

Critical Best Practice

Gather enough data to understand process and application require-ments thoroughly. Making assumptions can create serious prob-lems. Thorough fact-gathering and planning can save you a greatdeal of time, money, and frustration during your design projects andresult in a better performing conveyor. Always be sure you have aclear idea of what the problems, processes, and requirements arebefore you start your design.

Collect the following information about the application as your start-ing point each area covered can have a major impact on the per-formance of the Flat-Flex® belt.

Level 1: Application/Product/Process Questions

1. What is the process being performed, and what needs to be achieved? 2. What type of product(s) will be handled?3. Is the product being processed or transported sensitive to the car-

rying qualities of the system (i.e. vibration)?4. What are the product’s largest and smallest dimensions?5. Is the product self-supporting, rigid, or flexible?6. What is the weight of the product?7. What is the expected product loading?8. What is the temperature of the process?9. Does the process involve the use of any chemicals?

10. Does the product need to maintain a specific orientation or position on the belt?

11. What type of belt spacing is needed (i.e. size of gaps in the mesh)? 12. Do you expect the product to stick to the belt during processing?13. Would teflon (or some other coating on the belt) be beneficial?14. Is continuous cleaning of the belt necessary, or will the belt be

“seasoned”?15. Is the product being placed manually on the belt?

Level 2: Size/Space-Related Issues

1. What are the maximum dimensions of the floor area footprint forthe conveyor?

2. What are the minimum and maximum belt heights?3. What is the overall length of conveyor?4. What is the required belt width?5. Will the conveyor need to be moved or relocated frequently?

(i.e., are wheels necessary?)6. Will the conveyor need to be fixed to adjacent machinery?

(a critical issue for product placement applications)7. Will the conveyor need to be suspended from above?8. Will the conveyor need built-in provisions for height adjustment?9. What about infeed and outfeed requirements?

Level 3: Transfer Considerations

1. Must the transfer be level or in-line or can the product bedropped onto the conveyor?

2. If transfer must be level, how large a gap is acceptable betweenthe two conveyors without the product falling through the openspace? (i.e., how tight a transfer is required?)

3. Should a device be installed to bridge the transfer gap? (i.e. dead plate)

Level 4: Other Considerations

Depending on your experience and comfort level in conveyordesign, you may have enough information at this point to proceedwith your design. There are still a number of other issues that couldpotentially have an impact, depending on your application. Some ofthese issues might include:

Infeed/Discharge Issues

1. What are the dimensions of the discharge of the machinery thatwill feed the conveyor? (specifically width and height of infeed)

2. What is the diameter of the roll at the discharge of that machinery?3. What type of conveyor belt is being used on that machine?4. What is the belt speed (feet/minute) of the machine?5. What are the dimensions of the infeed on the machine that your

conveyor will feed?6. What is the largest allowable diameter of the roll at the infeed?7. What type of conveyor belt is being used on the take-off machine?8. Are the heights of the conveyors adjustable?

Regulations, Standards, and Approval Issues

1. Must the conveyor comply with codes, standards, or regulationsrelative to your industry?

2. Which are mandatory and which are guidelines?3. What is the “approval” process that must be undertaken?

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There are a number of popular conveyor layouts that are appropri-ate for using Flat-Flex® belts. We have divided these into GeneralBest Practices and Application-Specific Practices. The most fre-quently used are shown below and include: Simple ConveyorLayout; “S” Drive Layout; Alternate “S” Drive Layout; the Infeed,Twin Layouts, Center Drive Layout and the Bi-Directional Layout.

In general, the less complicated the belt circuit the longer the beltlife. This would make the Simple Layout the preferred one, providedthat the discharge of products over the drive sprocket teeth is notobjectionable. All these layouts have been utilized in hundreds ofdesigns. However, this is not to imply that the belt life will be thesame in all these cases.

You are the judge of what is an “acceptable” belt life in the specificapplication. You must consider all the factors and trade-offs, andmake your own determination based on your design goals anddesign constraints. Technical Services will be glad to work with youto help determine some reasonable “expectations” for belt perform-ance in your specific project.

Belt Drive Issues

Flat-Flex belts are designed to be positively-driven by sprockets toeliminate the tracking and slipping problems that commonly occurwith other types of belts. Whenever possible, the drive should beplaced so that the loaded portion of the belt is pulled (not pushed).For best results, the drive shaft should be located as close to thedischarge end of the conveyor as practical. The drive sprocketspositioned on the shaft assembly should engage the belt along 120°to 180° of the sprocket circumference. (This is sometimes referredto as “sprocket wrap.”)

Sprockets are typically placed in every other space across the belt(see page 36 & 37). What is absolutely critical is that the sprocketteeth be aligned across the width of the belt. If one tooth is posi-tioned slightly forward, the entire pulling action force will be con-centrated at that point. As a result, the belt will break prematurely atthis point. You can facilitate proper alignment by designing in akeyed drive shaft. This ensures an even pull across the belt, with thesame tooth on each sprocket pulling the same wire strand.

In most applications, only one powered drive shaft should be usedper belt circuit to avoid problems caused by the normal variationsof pitch throughout the belt. However, there may be a time when atwin drive or other drive configuration may be a practical solution.Please, Contact Technical Services to discuss these application-specific exceptions.

Typical Conveyor Layouts

Alternate "S" Drive Conveyor Layout

Reverse�Bend

Drive

Take-upCatenary

Reverse�Bend

Take-up

Drive

"S" Drive Conveyor Layout

Drive

Simple Conveyor Layout

Infeed Conveyor Layout

Drive

DischargeInfeed

Twin Drive Conveyor Layout

DriveDrive

Bi-Directional Conveyor Layout

Drive Drive

Take-up�(No more than 180° wrap)

Reverse�Bend

Reverse�Bend

Drive�(No more than 180° wrap)

Nosebar

Reverse�Bend

Reverse�Bend

Center Drive Conveyor Layout with �fixed-grooved nosebar on discharge

General Best Practices

Application-Specific Practices

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Idler Shaft

Drive Shaft

Direction of Travel

Direction of Travel

Idler Shaft

Drive Shaft

Flat-Flex® Sprocket Placement

Flat-Flex XT® Sprocket Placement

Note: See pages 44 and 45 for proper drive component and support requirements forFlat-Flex and Flat-Flex XT belts.

Flat-Flex typically uses pairs of drive sprockets located in the odd-numbered spaces, with blanks supporting the outside edges of the belt. Thisarrangement facilitates proper sprocket alignment and allows the use of splicing clips for installation and belt repair.

Note: Flat-Flex XT uses a different arrangement. One sprocket is used in each of the XT (small) spaces only across the entire width of the belt.Sprockets should have an even amount of clearance on both sides between each Z-bend.

The correct clearance must be present between every sprocket and its adjacent Z-bend. This cannot be emphasized too often. Belt life will beseverely reduced if the Z-bends come in contact with any component of the conveyor.

General Best Practice: Wire Belt recommends that only genuine Wire Belt sprockets and blanks be used with Flat-Flex belts. Commerciallyavailable sprockets can cause the belt to surge, jump teeth, and may cause premature failure.

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3/16" TYP3/16" TYP 3/16" TYP Direction of Travel

Direction of Travel

Flat-Flex XT® Sprocket Placement (top view)

Flat-Flex® Sprocket Placement (top view)

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Several of the layouts shown include one or more reverse bends. Areverse bend occurs when the belt flexes in the opposite directionfrom a transfer. Reverse bends are typically used to increasesprocket wrap or for take-ups.

It’s a good engineering practice to use the largest diameter possiblefor all changes of direction. This will decrease flexing of the wirestrands and help prolong belt life. So, if a reverse bend must beused, we recommend the roll diameter be at least 10 times the beltpitch in inches. It is not necessary to groove these rolls becausethey contact the belt on its smooth side.

If your application requires you to drive thebelts at a reverse bend, (we do not recom-mend this practice) special sprockets mustbe designed. The pitch of the belt changesin a reverse bend, so the belt mesh will notbe properly engaged unless these specialsprockets are used.

Conveyor Frame

The conveyor frame should be rigid enough to support the hardwarewhich will drive and support the belt. Suggested materials include:stainless steel (for food processing applications), aluminum, painted,or galvanized steel.

Refer to the chart below for proper clearances.

The design of Flat-Flex wire belts provides one of the tightest possi-ble transfers… with some meshes bending around end-rolls thediameter of a pencil. Various types of end-rolls and nosebars areused to facilitate the transfer of product between conveyors.

End-rolls can be rotating or non-rotating. Rotating end-rolls are pre-ferred because they create less belt wear. Rotating end-rolls areusually supported only by the ends, and rotate at the same speed asthe belt to reduce wear on the belt and the rolls. Types of rotating end-rolls include: blanks, blanks and sprockets, grooved end-rolls,and free-turning plastic rollers. (See diagrams on page 39.)

However, the placement of the blanks and sprockets (see pages 36 & 37) differs from that of the rollers. Blanks and sprockets areused in pairs within the odd spaces, similar to the drive shaft set-upshown. These are placed inside the Z-bends with 1/8" to 3/16" clear-ance allowed. Transfer rollers are placed with the groove under theZ-bend, so that the Z-bend rolls around and over the roller.

Grooved nosebars remain stationary. To prevent the Z-bends from“slicing” through either the metal or plastic (HDPE is recommended)of these stationary components from constant friction, nosebarsshould be grooved to a depth appropriate for the belt mesh accord-ing to the chart below.

Reverse Bends Transfer Options

Simple reverse bend

Clearance Between Frame and Belt

Conveyor Length

Belt Widths 0–10’ 10–20’ 20–30’ 30–40’ 40-50’0–6" 1/8" 1/4" 3/8" 1/2" 5/8"7–36" 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1–1/4"37–60" 3/8" 3/4" 1–1/8" 1–1/2" 1–7/8"61–84" 1" 1" 1–1/2" 2" 2.5"85–108" 1–1/4" 1–1/4" 1–7/8" 2–1/2" 3–1/8"

End Roll GroovesFor 15 or 24 SPF

(strands per foot) mesh

* Using non-grooved shafts for transfer rolls is NOT recom-mended. Without grooves, the Z-bends moving over theshaft produce excessive wear on both the shaft and the belt.

General Best Practices Minimum Grooved End Roll Dimensions*

Mesh MinimumDiameter A

Groove Depth B Solid Shaft

72 x .035 .375 .063 .188

72 x .050 .438 .079 .250

54 x .035 .500 .075 .250

48 x .050 .563 .106 .313

42 x .050 .625 .093 .375

42 x .062 .750 .100 .500

32 x .082 .875 .188 .563

27 x .050 1.000 .110 .625

24 x .072 1.125 .138 .625

24 x .092 1.250 .250 .750

15 x .092 1.500 .300 1.000

1/2"

A

B3/8"

A

B

Note: Shaft deflection must be less than 1/16"

All other meshes

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Generally speaking, if the product causes the belt to deflect, then the beltmust be supported. The type of product and the process will determinethe specific type of belt support required. The objective is to use a sup-port structure that creates the lowest friction between the underside ofthe belt and its supports.Flat or round wearstrips of stainless steel or Ultra-High Molecular Weight(UHMW) polyethylene are typically used to provide the belt support andto assist tracking. These are generally placed longitudinally between thebelt joints, in every other space (approx. every 6") across the belt.

Belt Supports for Conveying Surface (Original Flat-Flex Belts)

If the belt needs to be fully supported, use a slider bed of longitudinalrails spaced every few inches (approx. every 6") centered in each orevery other space across the belt width. UHMW polyethylene barswork well for temperatures up to about 120°F, otherwise stainless steelrods or high-temperature plastics are needed. Always support the out-side spaces of the belt to avoid metal fatigue.To reduce friction and prevent surging in the belt circuit, be sure thewearstrip surface is smooth. Also, the ends of the wearstrips shouldbe rounded to prevent the belt wires from catching on these edges.The Herringbone pattern and Staggered strip arrangement shown inthe diagrams below are commonly used wearstrip placement. Anglethe supports in a Herringbone pattern or stagger them to provideeven wear.

Belt Supports for Conveying Surface (Flat-Flex XT Belts)

Support for Flat Flex XT® belts requires all the wide spaces to be sup-ported longitudinally down the full length of the belt.

Belt Support for Return Path (Original Flat-Flex® and Flat-Flex XT)

The return portion of the belt path requires only sufficient support tokeep the belt contained within your machine. A good alternative tosupport the belt is to use free-turning rollers.For situations where the belt changes direction (e.g., a transition fromflat to an incline), use UHMW hold-downs to assist in tracking.

Belt Supports

Grooved Type End-Roll for Flat-Flex XT

Free Turning Roller Type End-Roll

Grooved Nosebar for Original Flat-Flex

Grooved Nosebar for Flat-Flex XT

(top view)

(side view)

(top view)

(side view)

Grooved Type End-Roll for Original Flat-Flex

Herringbone pattern of wearstrip arrangement

Staggered pattern of wearstrip arrangement

XT Support Pattern

Direction of Travel Direction of Travel

Direction of Travel

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Flat-Flex® by design, is a low-tension belt which requires the minimum amount of tension that still allows the sprockets to properly engage thebelt mesh. Every conveyor will require some means to provide correct tension. The simplest method of take-up is the catenary, where theweight of the belt itself in the return path provides the tension on the drive shaft.

When a catenary take-up is not practical (for example, due to size constraints), a gravity take-up which utilizes a weighted roller (see diagrambelow) is a good alternative. Some systems use manual, spring, or screw take-ups which provide easy adjustment in short conveyors.Hydraulic or pneumatic-type tension adjustment is not typically used, but may be appropriate for some applications.

New belts may experience some elongation or stretching during their initial use due to “seating” of the wires. Any increase in belt lengthmust be “absorbed” into the catenary sag of the belt return path so that the sprocket teeth remain properly engaged. If the drive sprocketteeth begin to slip, some other means must be used to adjust the tension.

If a mechanical take-up is not part of the design, then the user’s maintenance personnel must remove strands and resplice the belt. Thismeans undesired downtime, so when designing your conveyor be sure to provide a simple take-up to accommodate normal belt stretch.

Tensioning The Belt

Note: Flat-Flex belts should never beover-tensioned… as this will greatlyreduce belt life. If you are consideringone of the less generally used or morecomplex tensioning systems (i.e.,hydraulic or pneumatic types) becauseof application-specific requirements,please consult Wire Belt’s TechnicalServices Department.

Reverse�Bend

Take-up

DriveCatenary Take-up

Gravity�Take-up

Drive

Reverse�Bend

Reverse�Bend

Reverse�Bend

Drive

Screw Take-up

Spring Take-up

Take-up System

Gravity Take-up

Screw Take-up keeps the circuit fixed and maintains catenary loop

Spring or hydraulic/pneumatic take-up automatic method to constant tension in an expanding/contracting system

Catenary Take-up

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If you need to move product up steep inclines or down sharpdeclines, maintain product separation, minimize point contact, orkeep products in rows, Wire Belt can engineer a specialty belt to handle the situation.

Compound belts incorporate specially-formed strands in pre-deter-mined positions in the basic flat belt. Flights are available in fourstandard forms from 1/8" to 1" high/deep (see illustration). In addi-tion, different shapes can be mixed to form product guides or “pock-ets” that isolate easily damaged products.

Aligned belts are used to convey products in specific rows. In thisconfiguration, all strands are crimped in the same manner throughoutthe belt. The height of these product guides is available up to 1/2".

Crowned Belts are actually referred to as “reverse crowned” (seeillustration) belts. They are typically used in “hold-down” applica-tions such as conveyorized frying. The belt is pre-stressed so thebelt will remain level and flat when it is supported only on the edges.This creates a level and a consistent surface for holding the productin the application. (In the above example, the ”reverse crowned”belt will hold the floating product below the surface of the oil.)

Flat-Flex SE®

Wire Belt has developed a manufacturing process integrating a“strand technology” which enables the mesh to operate in high-temper-ature environments (averaging 300˚- 600˚F) without curling. “StableEdge” belts will always remain flat in these higher risk applications.While not yet available on every mesh, Stable Edge is in full produc-tion on a number of our most popular belt configurations. The StableEdge technology will soon be available on the entire line of WireBelt mesh families that are typically used in heat applications.

To find out if your mesh is currently offered in the Stable Edgeconfiguration, please contact our Technical Services Departmenttoll-free at 603-644-2500.

Specialty BeltsDrive

Take-up�Mechanism

Flighted belt

Single "V" form

Double "V" form

Hoop

Bar flight

Typical selection of flight forms available

Reverse Crown (Deep Crown)

Reverse�Crown�Height

Reverse crowned belt

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Shaft deflection

Shaft deflectionshould be lessthan 1/16" ondrive shafts andend rolls toprevent unduebelt strain.

As a rule, a 3/4"diameter shaftsimply supportedat both ends issuitable for beltwidths up to 24"and conveyorlengths up to 25feet.

To calculate thedeflection forcold rolled steel(crs) or stainlesssteel (st stl) usethe followingformulas:

max f crs = .0625 max = 90RL3 x 10-10 in inchesd4

max f st stl = .0625 max = 96RL3 x 10-10 in inchesd4

where:

f = deflectionR = resultant Force = W2 + p2 in lb.W = shaft weight + sprocket weight in lb.P = µ (belt + product weight) in lb.L = shaft length (between bearings) ininchesd = shaft diameter in inchesµ = coefficient of friction

Summary of Best PracticesGeneral Best Practices

1. The less complicated you can make the belt circuit, the longer the belt life.

2. For best results, the drive shaft should be located as close to thedischarge end of the conveyor as practical.

3. Sprockets are typically placed in every other space across the belt.

4. Keyed drive shafts facilitate proper alignment of the sprocket teeth.

5. Use only genuine Wire Belt sprockets and blanks with Flat-Flex®

belts.

6. Use the largest diameter possible for all changes of direction to helpprolong belt life.

7. Rotating end rolls are preferred because they create less belt wear.

8. Stationary nosebars should be grooved to prevent the Z-bends fromslicing into the metal or plastic and to help maintain positive tracking.

9. Use a support structure that creates the lowest friction between theunderside of the belt and its supports.

10. Every conveyor requires some form of tension adjustment to facili-tate installation and provide correct tension.

11. Any increase in the belt length must be “absorbed” into thecatenary of the belt return path so that the sprocket teethremain engaged.

12. The conveyor frame should be wide enough to allow some lat-eral movement of the belt.

Application-Specific Practices

1. Most applications require only one powered drive shaft; twindrives and other drive configurations are more appropriate in cer-tain specific applications.

2. Special sprockets must be used whenever it is necessary to drivethe belt at a reverse bend.

3. When a simple catenary take-up is not practical, other morecomplex tensioning arrangements may be required.

Critical Design Practices

1. Gather enough data so that you thoroughly understand theprocess and application requirements.

2. Sprocket teeth must be aligned across the entire width of the belt.

3. Allow 1/8" to 3/16" clearance between all belt joints and drivesprockets.

4. Flat-Flex belts should never be over-tensioned.

Crs or St StlShaft Diameter lbs / inch

1/2" .063/4" .1261" .223

1 1/4" .3481 1/2" .5001 3/4" .682

2" .890

Coefficient of Sliding Friction (µ)metal wearstrip support .35

plastic wearstrips .2free turning rollers .1

Sprocket weights (approximate lbs each)Size crs or st stl Polyacetal

2" diameter, 3/4" bore .34 lbs .05 lbs3" diameter, 1" bore 1.1 .2

4.25" diameter, 1" bore 2.02 .36

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(1/8") 72 x .035

(1/8") 72 x .050

PERCENTAGE OPEN

(1/4") 54 x .035

(1/4") 48 x .050

(3/8") 42 x .050

(3/8") 42 x .062

(3/8") 32 x .082

(1/2") 27 x .050

(1/2") 24 x .072

(1/2") 24 x .092

(3/4") 15 x .092

(6mm) 51 x .050

(9mm) 34 x .062

(12mm) 25 x .072

77%

67.50%

82.50%

77.50%

80%

75%

75%

86%

82%

78%

85%

76%

79%

81%

(3/8") 42 x .062

(3/8") 32 x .082

(1/2") 24 x .072

(3/8") 32 x .072

71%

67%

74%

71%

Typical open area for Flat-Flex®

Belts

Typical open area for Flat-Flex XT®

Belts

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

MESH

SIZE

Typical Open Area

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Drive Component and Support Requirements for Flat-Flex® Belts

Component Quantity Chart (Sprockets/ Blanks/ Support Strips/ Splice Clips)

Based on Flat-Flex number of belt spaces across belt width.

# ofSpacesAcross

Belt

Drive Shaft Idler Shaft BeltSupports How Many Space Clips

Number of Number of WearStrips

No. ofSpaces

SingleClips

Set of Clips

Sprockets Blanks Sprockets Blanks Single + 3-Space

1 2 0 2 0 2 1 - - -3 4 0 2 2 2 3 2 0 15 4 2 2 4 3 5 3 1 + 17 6 2 2 6 4 7 4 0 29 8 2 2 8 5 9 5 1 + 211 10 2 2 10 6 11 6 0 313 12 2 2 12 7 13 7 1 + 315 14 2 4 12 8 15 8 0 417 16 2 4 14 9 17 9 1 + 419 18 2 4 16 10 19 10 0 521 20 2 4 18 11 21 11 1 + 523 22 2 4 20 12 23 12 0 625 24 2 4 22 13 25 13 1 + 627 26 2 4 24 14 27 14 0 729 28 2 4 26 15 29 15 1 + 731 30 2 4 28 16 31 16 0 833 32 2 4 30 17 33 17 1 + 835 34 2 4 32 18 35 18 0 937 36 2 6 32 19 37 19 1 + 939 38 2 6 34 20 39 20 0 1041 40 2 6 36 21 41 21 1 + 1043 42 2 6 38 22 43 22 0 1145 44 2 6 40 23 45 23 1 + 1147 46 2 6 42 24 47 24 0 1249 48 2 6 44 25 49 25 1 + 12

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Drive Component and Support Requirements for Flat-Flex XT® Belts

Component Quantity Chart (Sprockets/ Blanks/ Support Strips/ Splice Clips)

Based on number of XT (small) belt spaces across belt width.

# of XT

SpacesAcross

Belt

Drive Shaft Idler Shaft BeltSupports How Many Space Clips

Number ofSprockets

Number of WearStrips

No. of XTSpaces

SingleClips

Set of Clips

Sprockets Blanks Single + 3-Space

3 3 2 1 2 3 3 1 + 14 4 2 2 3 4 4 0 25 5 2 3 4 5 5 1 + 26 6 2 4 5 6 6 0 37 7 2 5 6 7 7 1 + 38 8 2 6 7 8 8 0 49 9 2 7 8 9 9 1 + 410 10 2 8 9 10 10 0 511 11 2 9 10 11 11 1 + 512 12 2 10 11 12 12 0 613 13 2 11 12 13 13 1 + 614 14 2 12 13 14 14 0 715 15 2 13 14 15 15 1 + 716 16 2 14 15 16 16 0 817 17 2 15 16 17 17 1 + 818 18 2 16 17 18 18 0 919 19 2 17 18 19 19 1 + 920 20 2 18 19 20 20 0 1021 21 2 19 20 21 21 1 + 1022 22 2 20 21 22 22 0 1123 23 2 21 22 23 23 1 + 1124 24 2 22 23 24 24 0 1225 25 2 23 24 25 25 1 + 1226 26 2 24 25 26 26 0 1327 27 2 25 26 27 27 1 + 13

Additional sprockets may be required on idler shafts exceeding 48”.

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Acetal (or polyacetal) – Strong thermoplastic with low coefficient of friction. Temperature range -50°F (-45°C)to 120°F (93°C). Good balance of mechanical and chemical properties.

Aligned Belt – A Flat-Flex® belt which has had shapes formed in each strand of the belt forming distinct rows in which a product can rest.

Accessories – Items that complement the belt’s operation.

Back Bend – (See Reverse Bend).

Belt Pitch – Center distance between woven strands in an assem-bled belt.

Belt Spacing Layout – The number of spaces across the width ofthe belt, which can vary depending on the mesh and the type of beltfor the application.

Belt Speed – The revolutions per minute (RPM) at which the con-veyor belt runs.

Belt Supports (or Wearstrips) – These provide belt support on eitherproduct carrying side or return side or both. Depending on the mate-rial used, they can greatly influence the tension in the belt.

Blank – A support disk matching the root diameter of a sprocket.

Bottom Belt/Return Belt (Non-product-carrying Belt) – On simple conveyor or product-carrying belt in a dual belt system, such as in a fryer.

Brittle – A material that breaks on impact; typically it is stronger incompression than in tension.

Catenary – A belt hanging under its own weight between two (2)supports in the curved shape.

Center Driven Belts – Belts driven by sprockets at a point midway between ends of conveyor.

Chevron Carryways – Support rails which are placed in “V” pattern. This array supports the conveyor belt across its width whiledistributing the wear more evenly. This pattern is very effectivewhen moderate abrasion is present.

Clips – For splicing belt together to make endless (one or three spaces).

Coefficients of Friction – A ratio of frictional force to contact forcewhich is determined experimentally. Coefficients of friction are usually stated for both dry and lubricated surfaces andfor start-up and running conditions.

Compound Belt – A Flat-Flex® belt made with one or more specialstrands with “flights” formed into a repeating pattern.

Compression – Loading in the push direction.

Converger/Spreader Conveyor – Specifically-designed conveyors that will allow the product to either fan in or fan out; positions products evenly on either side of the conveyor centerline.

Counter Weight (or Gravity Weight) – A take-up. A weighted roll within the belt circuit used to tension the belt at a constant level.

Crown – A Flat-Flex® belt, pre-stressed in a positive crown acrossthe belt width so when heat is applied the belt will remain flat.

Crown, Reverse – A Flat-Flex® belt, pre-stressed with a negative chamfer across the width of the belt, usually done on a “hold-down” belt.

C-Cure Edge – (pronounced “secure”) A patented end loop design thatis closed to prevent installation problems, conveyor-to-conveyor snagsor hang-ups, and operate safely in a manufacturing environment.

Dead Plate – A metal or plastic plate used to fill the gap betweenconveyors and provide transfer of product.

Decline Conveyor – A conveyor whose product exits at a lower elevation than the loading level. (See also incline conveyors.)

Deflection – Displacement or deformation due to loading.(i.e., drive shaft)

Discharge End – Unloading end of the conveyor.

DLE – Double loop end. Reinforces the outside edge of the belt.Available on .035 and some .050 meshes only.

Drive Shaft – The shaft that drives the belt with a series of sprock-ets and blanks to accommodate the belt mesh.

Ductile – A material that deforms on impact: it typically has similarcharacteristics in tension as in compression.

Elastic Deformation – A level of strain which will return to zero uponrelease of the load.

End Roll – The shaft at either end of a conveyor, but not a drive roll.

Extra-wide Sprockets – Available upon request for specific needs,e.g., product support.

EZSplice – A patented pre-shaped wire form used to join Flat-Flexstyle belting to make a complete conveyor circuit.

FDA – Food and Drug Administration. Federal agency which regulates materials that may come in contact with food products.

Flex Turn Conveyors – Conveyors that gently convey products-in-process around corners while maintaining perfect alignment.

Flight (or Cleat) – A shape pre-formed into the Flat-Flex strand whichtypically sticks out above the mesh. Usually used to help push aproduct up an incline. Found in a compound belt.

Friction – The resistance opposing any effort to slide or roll onebody on another.

Gravity Take-up – Usually consists of a roller or blanks resting onthe inside of the belt, its weight providing the tension needed tomaintain even tension at all times. (See Counter Weight.)

Grooved End Roll – A rotating stainless steel shaft, usually for transfers,with grooves cut into the shaft that match the joints of the belt mesh.

Grooved Nosebar – A stationary piece of UHMW, usually for transfers,with grooves cut into the material that match the joints of the belt mesh.

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HDPE – High-density polyethylene resin used in the manufactureof wear strip and tabletops. Employed where abrasion is not aproblem to reduce friction between belt and the carrying surface.

Hardness – The relative ability of one material to penetrate another.

Herringbone Pattern – Wear strips positioned at an angle to reducewear of the belt.

Hold-down Belt – Also called “submerger belt” or “top belt.” Usedin a dual belt system, this belt is used as means to hold productunder a liquid, such as in a fryer.

Horsepower – The power delivered by a machine while doing workat the rate of 550 foot pounds per second, or 33,000 foot pounds perminute. The watt and kilowatt are power units used in rating electri-cal equipment. One kilowatt is equal to 1,000 watts. One horsepower equals 748 watts or .746 kilowatts. One kilowatt (kw) is equal to 1.341 horsepower.

Idler Roll – A non-driven shaft in the conveyor circuit. Often referredto as the infeed roll or charge end-roll, end-roll or a support roll.

Idler Rollers – Steel or plastic pipes which spin freely. Used as sup-ports for belt return.

Incline Conveyor – A conveyor whose product exits higher than theloading level. (See also decline conveyors.)

Infeed End – The loading end of the conveyor.

Intermediate Bearings – An additional bearing (or bearings) locatednear the center of a shaft to reduce shaft deflection to an acceptable level.

Joint – The bend in the wire, which in relation with another, definesa “space.” Looks like a “Z” on Flat-Flex® belt. Point where the belthinges. Same as a Z-bend.

Knuckle – Also known as Z-bend or joints.

Loading – The force which an object is subject to; it is measured in units of pounds or newtons.

Mesh – Sizing designation for Flat-Flex® belts that uses the number ofstrands of wire in a linear foot of belt (called “pitch”) and the wire diameter.

Metal Fatigue – How metals fail after a period of cyclic flexing.

Moment of Inertia – A characteristic of the shape of an objectwhich describes its resistance to bending or twisting.

Nosebar – A type of non-rotating rounded end, usually UHMW, used forminimum diameter transfer where shaft deflection would be a problem.

Outside Diameter – The distance from the top of the sprocket toothmeasured through the centerline of the sprocket.

Pitch – The dimension from the center of one wire to the center ofthe next along the length of the conveyor. Usually, measured asstrands per foot (SPF).

Plastic Deformation – A level of strain which will not return to zeroupon release of the load.

Polyacetal – (See Acetal.)

Product Load – The total amount of product weight in square footage, onthe carrying surface.

Reverse Bend – The path Flat-Flex® belt takes when it is flexed inthe opposite direction. Typically used to increase the wrap around adrive. (Also known as a Back Bend.)

SLE – Single loop end. Standard Flat-Flex® edge configuration.

Screw Take-up – These types of take-ups shift the position of one of the shafts, usually the idler, through the use of adjustablemachine screws.

Shuttle Conveyor – These conveyors constantly push the belt andthen retract to discharge/drop product in lanes. Used to spreadproduct across wide belts from a single lane product supply.

Soft Start Motors – When rapid starts and stops of high speed andloaded conveyors occur, these devices are recommended. Theyallow the driven conveyor to accelerate gradually to operatingspeeds, which is beneficial for all conveyor components.

Solutions Audit – A comprehensive review and a report on yourconveyors and conveying operations. This is performed by applica-tions engineers at the customers processing facility. A report isissued with highlights and recommendations.

Space – The distance between the center of two adjacent belt jointsor Z-bends across the width of Flat-Flex® belts.

Specific Gravity – A dimensionless ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water.

Splicing – The method of joining belt together in order to make itendless.

Sprocket (or Gear) – A machined part with any number of teeth,arranged to fit and engage Flat-Flex® belts. They are specificallymade to fit on a shaft which together in line positively drive the belt.

Stable Edge (SE) – An engineered belt that will remain flat in a highheat environment.

Strain – The deformation of a body in a stress field; it is measured in units of in./in. or mm/mm.

Strands per Foot (SPF) – The amount of wire strands in one linear foot of belt.

Strength – Divided into two categories: both are measured in unitsof stress, e.g., pounds per square inch (psi) or pascal (pa)

– Ultimate strength is the level of stress to which a material can besubject before it breaks.

– Yield strength is the level of stress which results in permanent deformation of a material.

Stress – The load divided by the area on which it acts; it is meas-ured in units of pressure, psi (pounds per square inch) or Pa.

Take-up Units – (See Gravity or Screw Take-up.)

Tensile – Abbreviation for Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) which isthe ultimate strength in tension.

Tension – Loading in the pull direction.

Torque – The capability or tendency of a force for producing torsion orrotation about an axis. For example, the twisting action on a turning shaft.

Glossary of Terms

Transfer Roll – Grooved shaft or rollers which turn freely. Usually atthe end of the conveyor.

Two-motor Drive Design – In this design the belt is alternately pulled ineither direction (e.g., bi-directional conveyor), or alternately used as anassisted drive arrangement on long conveyor belts.Typical Open Area – The total openness of air flow for coolingand/or heating of a product on the belt surface.

UHMW – (Ultra high molecular weight) This is a high-density poly-ethylene resin used in the manufacture of wear strips with excellentwear characteristics.

USDA – United States Department of Agriculture – Federal agencywhich regulates equipment that may be employed in meat, dairy and poultry facilities.

Wearstrips – Plastic or metal strips that the belt rides on to increasethe useful life of the frame and prevent wear to the conveyor belting.

Wrap – The amount of belt in contact with the drive sprocket; nor-mally 180º, but could range between 120º and 220º.

Yield – The transition point between elastic and plastic deformation.

Z-bend – The bend in the wire, which in relation with another,defines a “space.” Looks like a “Z” point where the belt hinges.(Same as joint or “knuckle.”)

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Flat-Flex® Quick Reference Chart

Note: For complete information on Flat-Flex, Flat-Flex Metric and Flat-Flex XT belts, please refer to the products section of this catalog.

MESH SIZE 72 x .035 72 x .050 54 x .035 48 x .050 42 x .050 42 x .062 32 x .082 27 x .050 24 x .072 24 x .092 15 x .092

Wire Diam. (inches) .035 .050 .035 .050 .050 .0625 .082 .050 .072 .092 .092

Strands/Foot 72(+0/-2) 72(+0/-2) 54(+0/-1) 48(+0/-.25) 42(+0/-.25) 41.5(+0/-.25) 32(+0/-.25) 27(+0/-.5) 24(+0/-.25) 24(+0/-.25) 15(+.5/-.5)

Pitch in inches (max/min) .171/.167 .171/.167 .226/.222 .253/.250 .293/.286 .293/.286 .381/.375 .453/.444 .511/.500 .511/.500 .800/.774

Opening between Wires in inches(max/min) .136/.132 .121/.117 .191/.187 .203/.200 .243/.236 .231/.227 .299/.293 .403/.394 .439/.428 .419/.408 .708/.682

Belt Thickness at Joint (inches, +/- .005) .095 .125 .095 .125 .125 .160 .205 .125 .175 .245 .225

End Loop Size (inches +/-.0156) .1875 .1875 .1875 .25 .2813 .2813 .3125 .25 .2813 .50 .3125

Min. Space Width (inches) 1.25 2 1.25 1.375 1.375 1.625 2.75 1.5 1.5 3 2.5

Weight Per Sq. Ft. (avg. in lbs.) .26 .53 .20 .37 .33 .52 .72 .24 .44 .73 .52

Max. Belt Load per Sq. Ft. (lbs.) .50 1.5 .35 1 1 2.25 10 .75 6 10 8

Max. Tension per Joint (lbs.) 3 10 3 10 10 15 22 10 18 30 30

Min. Sprocket Size (inches) 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.625 2 1.625 1.625 3

Min. Transfer Diameter (inches) .1875 .25 .25 .3125 .375 .50 .5625 .625 .625 .75 1

Width Tolerance (inches - max width168”) +/-1/16 up to 36 w+/-3/32 from 36 to 60w +/-1/8 over 60w

Max. Recommended Speed (FPM) 15 30 15 30 30 50 75 30 60 75 75

Typical Open Area (%) 77 67.5 82.5 77.5 80 75 75 86 82 78 85

WIRE BELT DRIVE COMPONENTSStrands per foot x Wire Diameter

SprocketDiameter

# ofTeeth

RootDiameter Bore Sprockets

part #Blankspart #

72 x .035 and 72 x .0501.25”2.00”2.00”

203434

1.08”1.85”1.85”

1/2”3/4”1”

G72-125S050G72-2S075G72-2S100

B108S050B185S075B185S100

54 x .035 and 27 x .0502.00”3.00”3.00”

253939

1.80”2.80”2.80”

3/4”3.4”1”

G54-2S075G54-3S075G54-3S100

B180S075B280S075B280S100

48 x .050

1.25”2.00”3.00”3.00”

13223535

1.08”1.77”2.80”2.80”

1/2”3/4”3/4”1”

G48-125S050G48-2S075G48-3S075G48-3S100

B108S050B177S075B280S075B280S100

42 x .050 and 42 x .062

1.25”1.25”1.25”2.00”2.00”3.00”3.00”

12121220202929

1.08”1.08”1.08”1.80”1.80”2.67”2.67”

1/2”5/8”3/4”3/4”1”

3/4”1”

G42-125S050G42-125S063G42-125S075

G42-2S075G42-2S100G42-3S075G42-3S100

B108S050B108S063B108S075B180S075B180S100B267S075B267S100

32 x .0822.00”3.00”4.25”

152232

1.80”2.66”3.85”

3/4”1”1”

G32-2S075G32-3S100

G32-425S100

B180S075B266S100B385S100

24 x .072 and 24 x .092

1.63”2.00”3.00”3.00”4.25”

811171724

1.28”1.77”2.70”2.70”3.83

3/4”3/4”3/4”1”1”

G24-163S075G24-2S075G24-3S075G24-3S100

G24-425S100

B128S075B177S075B270S075B270S100B383S100

15 x .092 3.00”4.25”

1015

2.58”3.75”

3/4”1”

G15-3S075G15-425S100

B258S075B375S100

• The sprockets listed above are made from stainless steel material. • For plastic material change the letter “S” to “D.”

• Sprockets and Blanks are produced without a keyway. Add a “K” to the part # (for example, G24-35100K). • Sprockets are supplied with two set screws, blanks are supplied with one.

Optional�Keyway

Bore Dia.

Outside�Dia.

Root Dia.

Outside�Dia.

Bore�Dia.

9/16" ��Typical both �sprockets �and blanks

Optional�Keyway

Sprocket Blank

All sprockets and blanks available in StainlessSteel or Polyacetal Plastic.Note: Corresponding blanks are the same size as the sprocket’s Root Diameter,with the same size Bore. For pricing please call 1-800-922-2637 or 1-603-644-2500. Custom sizes are available.

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Total Customer Satisfaction

That is our primary goal and is driven by the following:

• We believe our customers deserve the highest quality products and services on time, and for the best value.

• We are dedicated to the continuous improvement process as a means to increase our competitiveness as a leader in conveying system solutions.

• We are committed to deploying Quality ideas, policies and methods through total and effective use of our human resources.

• We believe Total Quality is a primary business strategy that requires the participation and the involvement of all our employees. We designed our quality management system to meet or exceed the requirements defined in ISO 9001.

• We shall establish realistic goals and measure our performance against these documented objectives in all aspects of our business.

© 2007 Wire Belt Company of America • 154 Harvey Road, Londonderry, NH 03053 • Tel: 603-644-2500 • Fax: 603-644-3600email: [email protected] • website: www.wirebelt.com

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