Industrial Mesh Belt Solutions for Food, Medical & Textile Industries

Certain food products, particularly those with high sugar, fat, or moisture content, have a tendency to stick to conveyor surfaces during heating or cooling processes. A non-stick mesh belt is designed to prevent this adhesion, thereby minimizing product loss, reducing waste, and simplifying cleaning. The non-stick property is achieved through specialized surface treatments or coatings applied to the base metal belt. The most common and effective coating is Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), commonly known by the brand name Teflon®. PTFE coatings create an exceptionally smooth, low-friction, and chemically inert surface to which most food substances will not bond. These coatings are typically applied over a primer that ensures strong adhesion to the stainless steel substrate, and they can withstand continuous operating temperatures up to 260°C (500°F). Applications are critical in the baking industry for items like sticky pastries, fruit pies, and marshmallows; in the confectionery industry for caramel and chocolate-coated products; and in the meat processing industry for pre-cooked patties or bacon. For example, in a bakery producing fruit-filled danishes, a PTFE-coated non-stick belt ensures the pastries release cleanly from the belt after baking without tearing the delicate bottom crust, maintaining product quality and appearance. It also allows for easier removal of any baked-on residues during cleaning. It is important to note that non-stick belts require careful handling to avoid scratching the coating, which could compromise its effectiveness. We provide high-quality non-stick mesh belts with various coating options to suit your specific food products and process temperatures. For more information on the best non-stick solution for your application, please contact us.