Thermoplastic polyurethane is widely used in food processing as a belt coating material. Habasit's coating technology ensures a superbly smooth surface, no porosity of the coating layers and a homogeneous belt thickness. TPU belts provide high flexibility even at low temperatures, combined with excellent abrasion- and wear resistence, as well as resistence to edible fats and oils. The closed belt surface does not develop micro-cracks and thus reduces the risk of microbes settling in.

Thermoplasctic olefing coatings are used when the belt surface needs to deliver excellent chemical resistance and outstanding product release. Especially the Habasit Cleanline belt range has been designed to meet the most stringent demands of the food industry. Polypropylene coating is used when elevated temperature needs to be paired with good release properties.

As food contact materials, fabrics offer very good release properties. Habasit’s range of fabric surface belts for food applications is used in areas extending from bakery to packaging, with both one- and two-ply designs: bare fabric belts, impregnated belts, solid woven belts, nonwoven belts.

PVC coated belts are a good choice for handling both wet and dry foods, such as dough or processed meats and poultry. PVC coating is also used on heavy belt carcasses. Nonwoven belts are especially suitable for the heavier loads, while belts with interwoven design offer good oil resistance through their PVC coating.

Silicone-coated belts provide excellent release properties, high-temperature resistance, and good hydrolysis- and chemical resistance. The use of a silicone coating must always respect the mechanical limits of this elastomeric material, which is subject to scratch and wear and can thus lose its properties in rough applications. Habasit has two ranges of silicone-coated belts to meet different application requirements: general purpose and wear-resistant.