During the production of wood chip fiberboard — particleboard and MDF — the friction between the wood chip fibres and the conveyor belt, or between the belt and the slider bed, builds up electric charge and creates an electrostatic effect. Although the quiescent current is usually very low in intensity, it can cause real problems: poor-quality panels through the adsorption of dirt, or sparks in sensitive environments that can lead to fires or explosions.
An antistatic, conductive deaeration belt eliminates this risk while carrying the fibre mat through forming, deaeration and pressing. Developed in close cooperation with leading wood-based panel machinery manufacturers, suppliers and industry experts, the PFM Screen conductive deaeration conveyor belt is woven from synthetic fibres (usually polyester) and combined with antistatic carbon or bronze wires — a robust, universal deaeration belt proven in both particleboard and MDF production.
In particleboard and MDF production, the wood fibre mat is formed and conveyed on a running belt while air is drawn through the mesh to deaerate the mat before pressing. The antistatic carbon or bronze wires woven into the belt continuously dissipate the static charge generated by friction — so the mat travels cleanly, without sparks or dust attraction.
Step 1 Mat Forming Wood chips and fibres are spread evenly onto the running belt to form the panel mat. | Step 2 Deaeration Air is drawn through the open mesh, deaerating the mat before pressing. | Step 3 Static Dissipation Carbon or bronze wires dissipate static charge — no sparks, no dirt attraction. | Step 4 Conveying to Press The clean, charge-free mat is conveyed steadily onward to the press. |
01 No Sparks Antistatic design prevents spark generation in sensitive environments | 02 No Dirt Attraction Eliminates dust and dirt adsorption for a cleaner panel surface | 03 Excellent Deaeration Excellent deaeration process for particleboard and MDF production | 04 High Strength High chemical and abrasion resistance with high flexibility and strength |
Particleboard Production ● Forming and conveying the wood chip mat ● Deaeration of the mat before pressing ● Static-free operation with no dirt attraction | MDF Fiberboard Production ● Conveying the fibre mat through forming and deaeration ● Preventing spark risk in sensitive environments ● Cleaner panel surface quality |
Universal Deaeration Duty ● Robust, universal deaeration belt for both particleboard and MDF ● No interference with electronic controls ● Easy and fast on-site installation | |
To deliver this antistatic performance, PFM Screen manufactures its conductive deaeration conveyor belt from synthetic fibres (usually polyester) combined with antistatic carbon or bronze wires. The belt is engineered for high chemical and abrasion resistance, high flexibility and strength, and easy, fast on-site installation with a double-loop seam.
● High chemical and abrasion resistance ● Excellent deaeration process ● No generation of sparks ● No interference with electronic controls ● No dust or dirt attraction | ● High flexibility and strength ● Easy and fast on-site installation ● Suitable for particleboard and MDF application ● Carbon or bronze wires for antistatic properties ● Double-loop seam joining |
| Option | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Carbon wires | Reliable static dissipation with high chemical resistance |
| Bronze wires | High conductivity combined with mechanical strength |
| Polyester base fabric | High flexibility and strength for continuous running |
| Double-loop seam joining | Easy and fast on-site installation |
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Q1: Why do wood panel production lines need an antistatic belt? Friction between wood chip fibres and the belt builds up static charge, which can attract dust and dirt to the panel surface or create sparks that risk fire or explosion in sensitive environments. |
Q2: How does the belt prevent static build-up? The belt is woven from synthetic fibres (usually polyester) combined with antistatic carbon or bronze wires, which dissipate static charge and prevent spark generation. |
Q3: Is it suitable for both particleboard and MDF? Yes. It is a robust, universal deaeration belt suitable for both particleboard and MDF applications. |
Q4: Which antistatic wire should I choose — carbon or bronze? Both dissipate static reliably. Carbon wires offer high chemical resistance, while bronze wires combine conductivity with mechanical strength. Our engineers recommend the best option for your line and environment. |
Q5: How is the belt installed? The belt features a double-loop seam joining that enables easy and fast on-site installation, reducing change-out downtime on your forming line. |
Q6: How do I get a quote? Send your board type (particleboard/MDF), machine maker and model, and belt width/length to polyestermesh@pfmscreen.com or WhatsApp +86 153 6967 9157 for a factory-direct quotation. |
Get a Custom Antistatic Deaeration Belt Specification Within 24 Hours Share your board type, machine maker and model, and belt width/length — PFM Screen will recommend the right conductive deaeration belt and send a factory-direct quotation. WhatsApp: +86 153 6967 9157 Email: polyestermesh@pfmscreen.com |
