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The snack food industry, encompassing products like potato chips, crackers, cookies, and cereal, relies heavily on high-temperature baking, frying, and drying processes. A high-temperature mesh belt is engineered to withstand the intense and continuous heat encountered in ovens, fryers, and dryers, which can often exceed 250°C (482°F). Standard materials like AISI 304 stainless steel can be used for moderate temperatures, but for more extreme conditions, alloys with higher high-temperature strength and scaling resistance are required. These may include AISI 309 or 310 stainless steel, or even Inconel for the most severe applications. The belt must resist oxidation (scaling), creep (sagging under load at high heat), and thermal cycling without losing its structural integrity. In a direct-fired snack oven, the belt carries thin, delicate products through multiple temperature zones. The belt must not only survive the heat but also provide a stable, flat surface to prevent product distortion. Any failure, such as excessive scaling, can lead to product contamination or belt breakage, causing significant production losses. The mesh design also affects heat transfer to the product, making the selection of aperture size and wire gauge a critical process consideration. We supply high-temperature mesh belts made from specialized alloys to ensure reliable performance in your snack baking, toasting, or drying operations. Please contact us to discuss the temperature profile and atmosphere of your process for a precise belt recommendation.