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Description
PTFE mesh belting — also widely known as Teflon mesh belt or PTFE open mesh conveyor belt — is a high-performance industrial conveyor belt manufactured by impregnating precision-woven fiberglass or aramid (Kevlar) open-mesh fabric with multiple layers of high-purity polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dispersion resin. The result is a dimensionally stable, chemically inert, and non-stick conveyor surface with controllable air permeability, making it one of the most versatile belting materials in modern industrial processing.
Unlike solid PTFE-coated fabric belts, the open-mesh construction allows hot air, steam, infrared radiation, and microwave energy to pass freely through the belt surface, dramatically improving drying efficiency and heat transfer in tunnel ovens, dryers, and heat-treatment systems. Mesh aperture sizes typically range from 0.5 × 0.5 mm to 8 × 8 mm, with finer meshes providing higher contact area and coarser meshes maximizing airflow.
PTFE mesh belts are supplied as endless (seamless) loops or as open-ended rolls that can be field-joined using stainless steel clipper lacing, Kevlar cord splicing, or factory-welded overlap joins. Standard belt colors are natural brown (standard PTFE) and antistatic black (carbon-loaded PTFE), with custom widths available up to 4,000 mm or beyond on request.
Feature
Exceptional Non-Stick Release Performance
PTFE has one of the lowest coefficients of friction of any solid material (static CoF ≈ 0.04). Products — including adhesives, resins, doughs, hot-melt materials, and printed inks — release cleanly from the belt surface without the need for release agents, reducing process contamination and minimizing downtime for cleaning.
High-Temperature Resistance
PTFE mesh belts operate continuously at temperatures up to **260°C (500°F)** and can withstand intermittent peak exposures up to 290°C (554°F). This is well above the working range of silicone, rubber, or standard polyester mesh belts, making PTFE mesh the preferred choice for direct-heat tunnel ovens, IR dryers, and hot-air impingement systems.
Superior Air & Moisture Permeability
The open-weave structure enables controlled, uniform airflow through the belt plane. This maximizes the evaporation rate in drying applications — a critical factor in energy efficiency and product quality in food drying, screen-printing ink curing, and paper/nonwoven drying lines.
Excellent Dimensional Stability
The high-modulus fiberglass or Kevlar reinforcement limits belt elongation to approximately 1% under normal load, even at maximum operating temperatures. This ensures accurate product positioning, consistent conveyor tracking, and minimal re-tensioning over the belt's service life.
Broad Chemical Resistance
PTFE is virtually inert to all common acids, alkalis, and organic solvents. PTFE mesh belts are unaffected by steam, water, oils, adhesives, cleaning agents, and most industrial process chemicals, making them suitable for demanding environments in chemical, pharmaceutical, and electronics manufacturing.
Antistatic Options Available
Standard brown belts are electrically non-conductive. **Black antistatic grade** belts incorporate carbon to achieve a surface resistivity of 10⁵–10⁷ Ω, preventing static charge accumulation. This is essential in screen printing, electronics assembly, powder-coating lines, and any application where electrostatic discharge (ESD) poses a product quality or safety risk.
Long Service Life & Low Maintenance
The combination of high chemical resistance, dimensional stability, and non-stick properties translates into a significantly longer working life compared to rubber, polyurethane, or untreated fiberglass belts. Reduced adhesion of process materials also lowers cleaning frequency and chemical cleaning agent consumption.
Wide Width & Custom Sizing
Standard widths range from 100 mm to 4,000 mm (up to 6,000 mm for select grades), accommodating a broad spectrum of machine configurations. Length can be supplied as cut-to-order rolls or factory-made endless belts. Edge reinforcement options include PTFE film hem, high-temperature fabric binding, or Kevlar/stainless-steel guide bars.
Application
PTFE mesh belting is used across a wide range of industries wherever open-mesh, non-stick, heat-resistant conveying or support is required:
Food Processing & Baking
- Tunnel oven conveyor belts for bread, biscuits, crackers, and snacks
- Food drying lines for fruits, vegetables, herbs, pasta, and pet food
- Microwave and IR dryer belts
- Freezer and cooling conveyor support screens
Screen Printing & Graphics
- Ink-curing conveyor belts in flatbed and rotary screen-printing machines
- UV & infrared dryer exit belts
- Digital textile printing conveyors
Textile & Garment Industry
- Heat-transfer press conveyor belts
- Fusing and laminating machine belts
- Nonwoven fabric bonding and curing lines
- Carpet and flooring backing cure conveyors
Packaging Industry
- Heat-sealing machine belts (bag sealers, flow wrappers)
- Shrink-tunnel conveyor belts
- Continuous band sealers
Paper & Nonwoven Production
- Through-air dryer (TAD) belts
- Wet-end forming fabrics support screens
- Tissue and towel machine belts
Wood & Furniture Processing
- Veneer and MDF laminating press belts
- UV-curing conveyor belts for wood coatings
- Edge-banding machine belts
Electronics & Semiconductors
- PCB soldering and reflow oven conveyor belts
- SMT (surface mount technology) process belts
- Antistatic conveying in cleanroom environments
Chemical & Pharmaceutical
- Drying and granulation conveyor belts
- Tablet coating machine drum liners and press belts
- Powder and granule handling conveyors
Specifications
Technical Parameters
| PTFE Glass – open mesh belt series | ||||||
| Style | Standard Width(mm) | Mesh Size | Weight | Weft | Color | Tensile Strength Warp/Fill (N/cm) |
| Please ask for other widths | (mm) | (g/m2) | ||||
| PFM6001 | 1000, 1500, 2050, 2600,2800, 3200,3650, 4000 | 1 x 1 | / | / | Brown | 446/330 |
| PFM6002 | 1000, 1500, 2050, 2600,2800, 3200,3650, 4000 | 1 x 1 | / | / | Black | 446/330 |
| PFM6003 | 1000, 1500, 2050, 2500,2750, 3200, 3350,3600, 4000 | 4 x 4 | 460 | Single weft | Black | 320/434 |
| PFM6004 | 1000, 1500, 2050, 2500,2750, 3200, 3350,3600, 4000 | 4 x 4 | 460 | Single weft | Brown | 320/434 |
| PFM6008 | 1000, 1500, 1700, 2050,2500, 2700, 3200, 3400,3600, 3800, 4000 | 4 x 4 | 580 | Double weft | Brown | 360/500 |
| PFM6011 | 1000, 1500, 2500, 2700,3200, 3800, 4000 | 4 x 4 | 580 | Double weft | White | 330/470 |
| PFM6012 | 1000, 1500, 1700, 2050,2500, 2700, 3200, 3400,3600, 3800, 4000 | 4 x 4 | 580 | Double weft | Black | 360/500 |
| PFM6013 | 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000 | 10 x 10 | / | / | Brown | 220/360 |
| PFM6014 | 1000, 1500, 1800, 2000,3000, 3600 | 2 x 2.5 | / | / | Black | 290/400 |
| PFM6015 | 1000, 1500, 1800, 2000,3000, 3600 | 2 x 2.5 | / | / | Brown | 290/400 |
| PFM6016 | 1000, 1400, 2000, 2800 | 2 x 4 | / | / | Brown | 330/470 |
| PFM6017 | 1000, 1500, 2000, 3600, 4000 | 5 x 5 | / | / | Black | 320/434 |
| PFM6018 | 1000, 1400, 2000,2800 | 8 x 8 | / | / | Brown | 350/480 |
| PTFE Glass – Stronger fiberglass open mesh belt series | ||||||
| Style | Standard Width(mm) | Mesh Size | Weight | Weft | Color | Tensile Strength Warp/Fill (N/cm) |
| Please ask for other widths | (mm) | (g/m2) | ||||
| PFM6001S | 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000 | 1 x 1 | / | / | Brown | 536/410 |
| PFM6008S | 1000, 1400, 2500, 2600,2700, 3300, 3400, 3700,3800, 4000 | 4 x 4 | 720 | Double weft | Brown | 390/580 |
| PFM6008S-S | 1000, 1350, 2700 | 4 x 4 | 1180 | Double weft | Brown | 480/940 |
| PFM6016S | 1000, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3400, 3600, 3800 | 2 x 4 | / | / | Brown | 410/590 |
| PFM6030 | 1000, 1500, 1700, 2050,2700, 3200, 3400,3600,3800, 4000 | 2 x 2 | 660 | Triple weft | Brown | 680/620 |
| PFM6031 | 1000, 1500, 2050, 2700,3200, 3600, 3800, 4000 | 2 x 2 | 660 | Triple weft | Black | 680/620 |
| PFM6032 | 1000, 1500, 2050, 2700,3200, 4000 | 2 x 2 | 660 | Triple weft | Red | 680/620 |
| PTFE Kevlar/Glass – Kevlar/Glass open mesh belt series | |||||
| Style | Standard Width(mm) | Mesh Size | Warp/Weft | Color | Tensile Strength Warp/Fill (N/cm) |
| Please ask for other widths | (mm) | ||||
| PFM6007 Kevlar | 1000, 1700, 2000, 2700,3400, 4000 | 4 x 4 | Kevlar/Glass | Brown | 380/900 |
| PFM6200Bullnose Joint | 120, 150, 170, 190, 210,250, 300 | 4 x 4 | Kevlar/Glass | Brown | / |
| PFM6201Bullnose Joint | 120, 150, 170, 190, 210,250, 300 | 4 x 4 | Kevlar/Glass | Black | / |
General Physical & Thermal Properties
| Property | Value |
| Base Fabric Substrate | Woven fiberglass (E-glass) or aramid (Kevlar / Nomex) |
| Coating Material | High-purity PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) dispersion |
| Operating Temperature (continuous) | –70°C to +260°C (–94°F to +500°F) |
| Short-term Peak Temperature | Up to 290°C (554°F) |
| Elongation at Load | ≤ 1% (under normal operational load) |
| Color (standard) | Brown (PTFE standard) / Black (antistatic) |
| Available Mesh Apertures | 0.5 × 0.5 mm, 1 × 1 mm, 2 × 2.5 mm, 3 × 3 mm, 4 × 4 mm, 8 × 8 mm |
| Max Standard Width | 4,000 mm (4 m); up to 6,000 mm for select grades |
| Antistatic Surface Resistivity (black grade) | 10⁵ – 10⁷ Ω |
| Chemical Resistance | Resistant to most acids, alkalis, oils, and solvents |
| FDA / Food Contact | Available in food-grade versions; consult datasheet |
Edge & Joining Options
Edge Types:
- PTFE Film Edge
- Kevlar Fabric Edge
- Kevlar Fabric Edge
- PTFE Fiberglass Fabric Edge
Belt Join / Splice Types:
- Bullnose Splice
- PEEK Spiral Splice
- Overlap Splice
- Clipper Splice
- Alligator Splice
- Castellated Splice
Guide Bar Options:
- Stud Guides
- Metal Eyelets Guides
- PTFE Pin Guides
- Guiding Bar
