Features and Applications of 3mm Blue PVC Conveyor Belts.

3mm blue PVC conveyor belts are a versatile, economical, and hygienic lightweight conveyor belt, particularly popular in the food industry.

Balancing performance, safety, and cost, they are an indispensable basic component in modern automated production.

Core Features of 3mm Blue PVC Conveyor Belts.

1. Excellent Physical Properties.

• Good Flexibility: The 3mm thickness provides a suitable load-bearing capacity while maintaining good lateral and longitudinal flexibility,

facilitating turning on small rollers and forming troughs.

• Medium Strength: Compared to thinner belts (e.g., 1mm), 3mm belts can withstand greater loads and impacts,

making them suitable for conveying heavy boxes, bags, etc.

• Adjustable Surface Properties: PVC material can achieve different surface properties through different formulations. Common types include:

• Smooth Surface: Easy to clean, suitable for boxes, cartons, etc.

Textured Surface (e.g., diamond, grass, herringbone):** Increases friction, effectively preventing material slippage,

suitable for inclined conveying or conveying bulk materials and bagged goods.

2. Excellent Chemical and Hygiene Properties.

• Oil and Corrosion Resistance: Resistant to most oils, acids, alkalis, and other chemicals, it is more resistant to oils than rubber belts,

making it suitable for food processing and light industrial environments.

• Non-toxic and Odorless: The blue PVC conveyor belt meets food-grade standards (such as FDA and EU standards)

and can come into direct contact with food. Blue is also a common color in the food industry, facilitating the detection of foreign objects

and cleaning inspections.

• Anti-static: Anti-static materials can be added for use in electronics, precision instruments,

and other applications where static electricity buildup must be avoided.

• Easy to Clean: The dense, waterproof surface prevents stains from easily penetrating and can be directly rinsed with water or detergent,

meeting the high hygiene requirements of the food and pharmaceutical industries.

3. Color and Identification Functions.

Industry Identification: Blue is a common identification color in clean industries such as food and pharmaceuticals.

Foreign Object Detection: Light-colored or white materials are more easily identified against a blue background, facilitating quality inspection,

metal detection, X-ray inspection, and other processes.

4. Economy and Ease of Use.

• High Cost-Effectiveness: Compared to PU (polyurethane) and rubber conveyor belts, PVC belts are more cost-effective,

making them the best choice for light-duty conveying.

• Convenient Jointing: Typically uses high-frequency heat fusion joints or steel buckle joints, forming a seamless, smooth,

and hygienic connection, ensuring smooth operation and reducing the risk of material scratching.

• Lightweight: Reduces equipment load and saves energy.

Main Application Areas.

Based on the above characteristics, 3mm blue PVC conveyor belts are widely used in the following industries:

1. Food Processing Industry (Main Market).

• Baking and Pastry: Conveying bread, biscuits, and pastries.

• Meat and Seafood Processing: Conveying cut meat chunks, fish fillets, etc.

• Fruit and Vegetable Processing: Conveying fresh or washed vegetables and fruits.

• Packaging and Palletizing: Conveying packaged boxes, cans, and bottled products to case packers or palletizers.

• Snack Production: Conveying puffed foods, candies, etc.

2. Pharmaceutical and Daily Chemical Industry.

• Conveying medicine bottles, cosmetic bottles, packaging boxes, etc.

• Meets GMP hygiene standards in cleanrooms.

3. Electronics and Light Industry.

• Conveying electronic components, small hardware parts, plastic parts, etc.

• Anti-static models are used in precision electronic assembly lines.

4. Logistics and Express Sorting.

Used for sorting and conveying lines for parcels and mailbags. The blue belt is wear-resistant and easy to maintain.

5. General Manufacturing.

Used as a general-purpose carrier and transport tool on various production lines, conveying unpackaged or packaged light industrial products.

Selection Considerations.

When selecting a 3mm blue PVC conveyor belt, the following points should be confirmed:

• Food-grade certification: If used in the food industry, FDA or relevant food safety certifications must be confirmed.

• Surface texture: Choose between smooth or textured surfaces based on material friction and conveying angle.

• Special requirements: Whether anti-static, cut-resistant, or high-temperature resistant properties are required

(PVC generally has a heat resistance below 80℃).

• Reinforcement material: Usually polyester fiber (EP), the number of layers and strength determine the maximum tension of the belt.