Metal Mesh Conveyor Belt in 304 Stainless Steel (AISI 304 (1.4301)) is used for carrying parts and food through ovens, furnaces, washers, dryers and freezers on an open woven metal belt that air, heat and liquid pass through. The alloy gives good general corrosion resistance in atmosphere and fresh water and is essentially non-magnetic (annealed), with a practical service limit of approx. +450 °C continuous.
Alloy Properties
| Grade designation | AISI 304 (1.4301) |
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| Magnetic response | Essentially non-magnetic (annealed) |
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| Service temperature | approx. +450 °C continuous |
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| Corrosion characteristic | Good general corrosion resistance in atmosphere and fresh water |
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Specifications of Metal Mesh Conveyor Belt Available in 304 Stainless Steel
| Belt type | Aperture (mm) | Wire diameter (mm) | Pitch (mm) | Max temperature (u00b0C) | Alloy |
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| Balanced weave B-24-24-16 | 8.4 | 1.6 | 10.6 | 1100 | SS314 |
| Balanced weave B-48-48-18 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 5.3 | 900 | SS304 |
| Flat-flex 1 u00d7 1 in | 25.4 | 1.8 | 12.7 | 400 | SS304 |
| Chain-edge 6 mesh | 3.5 | 0.7 | 4.2 | 600 | SS316 |
| Compound balanced | 2.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 1150 | Inconel 600 |
Where 304 Stainless Steel Metal Mesh Conveyor Belt Is Used
- Heat treatment & brazing: mesh belts through hardening, annealing and brazing furnaces.
- Food processing: baking, frying, cooling and freezing tunnels.
- Glass & electronics: annealing lehrs and reflow and drying ovens.
- Industrial washing: parts washers and drying lines.
Ordering Metal Mesh Conveyor Belt in 304 Stainless Steel
- Belt pattern: Balanced weave for heavy furnace loads; flat-flex for food and light loads; chain-edge for driven sprockets.
- Alloy: SS304 to 900 °C, SS314 to 1100 °C, Inconel above that.
- Width & drive: Specify belt width, length, drive method and edge finish.
Mistakes to Avoid with Metal Mesh Conveyor Belt
- Choosing an alloy below the furnace temperature, so the belt creeps and stretches.
- Mixing belt patterns on one conveyor.
