The agricultural sector uses conveyor belts for harvesting, sorting, washing, grading and packaging of fruits, vegetables, grain, flowers and seeds. Belts must resist moisture, natural fruit acids, sun and dust exposure, and comply with food contact regulations when processing fresh produce.
At NFP Industrial we supply belts from Kunming Conveyor Belt Co., Ltd. for agriculture: anti-mould, acid-resistant, suitable for outdoor use and in high-latitude environments.
Recommended belts for agriculture
PVC belts for sorting and grading
2–3 ply models with grip surface for transporting fruits and vegetables on inclines. V-shape (V), sawtooth (ST) and BLS (big LS) profiles for product retention without damage.
Featured models from the KMB catalogue:
- •EM300/3:0+3.0C/6.0R — 70 Shore A hardness, C surface, red, min. pulley diameter 120 mm
- •EM120/2:0+3.0ST/4.5W — 65 Shore A hardness, sawtooth surface, for steep inclines
- •EM120/2:0+4.5V/6.5BL/AS — V profile, blue, antistatic
PU belts for fruit processing
For the final handling stages where direct food contact is required. FDA as standard across the entire KMB TPU range. Lower porosity than PVC, greater resistance to the natural acids present in citrus fruits and berries.
SOLID homogeneous belts for intensive washing
For vegetable and salad washing lines with pressure water. No internal fabric, long service life. The absence of internal fibres prevents dirt build-up and makes cleaning between shifts easy.
Pattern belt and olive belt (KMB)
KMB manufactures specific belts for olive transport and patterned belts for general agriculture — visible in their catalogue as "pattern belt" and "olive belt". Designed to retain the fruit during inclined transport without damaging the skin or generating unwanted residues.