Gates Mectrol Food Conveyor PosiClean, CenterClean and FlatClean urethane belting for protein processors

The Gates Mectrol Food Conveyor belting range includes PosiClean, CenterClean and FlatClean easy-to-clean urethane food-grade processing belting.

PosiClean is a positive drive replacement for plastic modular belts in the protein processing industry, with sealed Kevlar tension members to eliminate belt stretch and a tooth construction that extends across the full belt width for better torque distribution.

The belts can be cleaned in place, saving labour, water and wastewater disposal, when compared to plastic modular belting, according to the company.

The polyurethane food conveying belts are chemical and water resistant, and won’t degrade in response to cleaning. The belting also meets FDA requirements for wet food contact, is USDA accepted for meat, poultry and dairy processing equipment, and can be used with a variety of other food products.

The conveyor belts are constructed to reduce the risk of bacterial contamination: the smooth surface allows for cleaning to a microbiological level and sealed edges and tension members prevent ingress of microbes, which means no hinges or pins that can break and contaminate products. The belts do not require the use of position limiters.

When the belt needs to be removed often to clean the structure, or for less hygienically demanding applications, the PosiLace pin-fastened method means the belt is joined by a single pin, allowing for removal and replacement of the belt as often as needed.

Dewatering belting is available for seafood or dairy processing applications requiring draining. All belts can be provided with straight or scooped cleats, sidewalls and V-guides.