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Rod Network Conveyor Belt with Various Edge and Drive Types

Rod network conveyor belt also called trapezoidal conveyor belt, is the simplest type among all type of steel mesh conveyor belt. The materials of rod network conveyor belt are stainless steel, high carbon steel, galvanized steel and other steel wires.

Rod network conveyor belt is constructed by several loop wires and then be formed different edge. The simple structure make it economical and lightweight. It can help to save cost and reduce downtime.

A part of ladder shaped conveyor belt with a metal coin on its surface.

Rod network conveyor belt is stretched out.

A roll of single loop edge rod network conveyor belt.

Rod network conveyor belt is contracted.

A roll of rod network conveyor belt with part stretching out is beside a metal coin.

Rod network conveyor belt with single loop edge.

Types of rod network conveyor belt

The standard rod network conveyor belt is flat and without any convex or concave surface. The standard rod network conveyor belt is suitable for almost all the applications. Except for the standard rod network conveyor belt, there are two other types of rod network conveyor belt. They can be used in different applications for fixing and sorting. You can refer to them and decide if it suit for you.

A rod network conveyor belt with convex surface.

FFCB-01 convex type rod network conveyor belt.

A roll of rod network conveyor belt with concave surface.

FFCB-02 concave type rod network conveyor belt.

Three types of rod network conveyor belt edge

The rod network conveyor belt can be formed into different edge types, which can suit different equipment and driven types. You can choose the perfect one suit for you.

  • Single loop edge.
  • Double loop edge.
  • C-shaped loop edge.
A drawing of rod network conveyor belt with single loop edge.

Single loop edge.

A drawing of rod network conveyor belt with double loop edge.

Double loop edge.

A drawing of rod network conveyor belt with C-shaped edge.

C-shaped edge.

Driven type of rod network conveyor belt

The rod network conveyor belt has different driven method. The common is idler, chain links and other driven methods are available.

  • Metal idler wheel.
  • Nylon idler wheel.
  • Chain links.
  • Sprocket wheel.
Three nylon idler wheel is placed on the rod network conveyor belt.

FFCB-03 nylon idler wheel driven type.

Two metal idler wheel is placed beside the rod network conveyor belt.

FFCB-04 metal idler wheel driven type.

A rod network conveyor belt with chain link edges.

FFCB-05 chain links driven type.

A rod network conveyor belt with sprocket wheel on the machine.

FFCB-06 sprocket wheel driven type.

Specifications of rod network conveyor belt
  • Materials: quality spring steel AISI 1060; stainless steel wire 302, K2930. Other materials can be customized.
  • Open area: 67.5% to 86%.
  • Wire diameter: 0.9mm - 2.35mm. Special specs are available.
  • Pitch: 4.24mm - 20.32mm. Other pitches can be customized.
  • Belt width: 3" to 14' or custom width as your request.
Specification of rod network conveyor belt
Item Wire diameter
(mm)
Pitch
(mm)
Open area
(%)
Edge type
BFFCB-01 0.9 4.24 77 Single/ double
BFFCB-02 0.9 5.64 82 Single/ double
BFFCB-03 1.0 5.5 79 Single/ double
BFFCB-04 1.0 5.6 79.5 Single/ double
BFFCB-05 1.27 4.3 67 Single
BFFCB-06 1.27 5.5 73 Single/ double
BFFCB-07 1.27 6.0 76 Single/ double
BFFCB-08 1.27 6.35 77 Single/ double
BFFCB-09 1.27 7.26 80 Single/ double/ C-shape
BFFCB-10 1.40 6.40 76 Single/ C-shape
BFFCB-11 1.60 7.26 75 Single/ double/ C-shape
BFFCB-12 1.83 12.00 81 Single
BFFCB-13 1.83 12.70 82 Single/ C-shape
BFFCB-14 2.08 9.60 75 Single/ C-shape
BFFCB-15 2.35 12.70 78 Single/ C-shape
BFFCB-16 2.35 20.32 85 Single
BFFCB-17 2.80 12.70 72 Single/ C-shape
Features of rod network conveyor belt
  • Large open area.
  • Economical.
  • Lightweight.
  • High temperature resistance.
  • Good air circulation.
  • Easy to clean and save maintenance cost.
  • Durable and long lifespan.
  • Different edges for choice.
  • Barriers can be added onto the belts.
  • Chain link and other driven types.
  • Curved rod network belt to suit different machines.
A roll of rod network conveyor belt with barrier on the belt.

Barriers are convenient for sorting and conveying.

An opened and a closed rod network conveyor belts on the ground.

Curved rod network conveyor belt can suit more equipment.