Open mesh belts for food processing: efficiency and quality without compromise

Designed for strength and flexibility

WBT's SA open mesh belts combine durability with versatility, making them ideal for a wide range of food production processes. Featuring a robust, balanced structure with corrugated cross-rods, these belts support high loads and can reach widths up to 6000 mm.

They’re perfectly suited for key stages such as loading and unloading ovens, baking in trays or pans, cooling, frying and pasteurization.

They adapt to multiple products and applications:

• Tray/pan baking: ideal for sandwich loaves (pancarré/pullman loaf), tramezzini, cakes, and breadsticks.
• Cooling: effective for sponge cakes and biscuits thanks to the open mesh that maximizes airflow.
• Frying: optimal for fried products like chips and salty snacks.
• Pasteurization: used with open mesh for fresh pasta such as ravioli.
• Loading/unloading: when flour, oil or limited space reduce traction, the belt can be paired with sprocket wheels for positive drive, ensuring safe and smooth operation.

While closed mesh is typically used for direct baking and toasting (e.g. bread, rusks, breadsticks, biscuits), SA belts offer flexibility depending on product and process requirements.

Solving real production challenges

When friction is reduced due to slippery ingredients or space is too tight for standard systems, WBT’s positive drive system with sprockets ensures controlled, uninterrupted belt movement. 
This technical feature eliminates slippage and stoppages, especially during loading/unloading phases. It delivers precise performance, even in the most compact layouts.

Hygiene and safety guaranteed

All SA belts are compliant with MOCA food safety certification and built to meet the highest hygiene standards. The open structure allows for fast and thorough cleaning, minimizing food residue accumulation.

This makes them ideal for environments where cleanliness and food safety are non-negotiable like fryers, cooling tunnels or pasteurizers.

Custom-fit solutions with optional chains

Every production line is different. That’s why WBT offers customization of mesh density and wire diameter, ensuring optimal support and airflow based on the specific product.

For demanding applications, SA belts can be equipped with side chains (SAC), adding extra stability for large or complex systems.

Visit us at iba 2025 and discover more

Explore the full technical specs and see how SA belts can make a difference in your operations. 

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