The food industry demands conveyor belts that comply with the strictest sanitary regulations: direct food contact, resistance to pressure washing, chemicals and continuous cleaning cycles. A belt failure can mean a line stoppage, cross-contamination or failure of an IFS or BRC audit.
At NFP Industrial we supply conveyor belts from Kunming Conveyor Belt Co., Ltd. specifically designed for the food sector, with FDA, EU 10/2011 and BfR certifications, and materials suitable for contact with all types of food: cereals, biscuits, sweets, vegetables, fruits, poultry, meat and packaged products.
Food sub-sectors with specialised pages
Meat industry
PU and homogeneous belts for meat processing. HACCP and IFS/BRC audits.
Dairy
High-hygiene belts for cheeses, yoghurts and packaged milk. FDA and washdown.
Bakery
AO PVC and PU resistant to flour and oven heat. Non-stick surface.
Fish and seafood
PU and homogeneous belts resistant to brine and aggressive washing.
Confectionery
PVC/PU FDA resistant to sugars and chocolate. Packaging lines.
Fruits and vegetables
Non-slip profiles for inclines, outdoor use and FDA.
Types of belts recommended for food
Food-grade PVC belts
The most versatile and cost-effective option for general processing lines. Smooth or embossed surface, easy to clean, available in white (FDA) and blue (detectable). Models with antistatic (AS), oil-resistant (AO) and combined FDA grade (AO/FDA) features.
Featured models from the KMB catalogue:
- •EM120/2:0+0.5/2.0AG/AS — 2 plies, green, 2.0 mm, antistatic
- •EM120/2:0+1.0/3.0AG/AS — 2 plies, green, 3.0 mm, antistatic
- •EF200/2:0+0.5DT+0.8/3.0SB/AO — flexible, blue, diamond profile, anti-oil and FDA
PU (polyurethane) belts
When hygiene is critical: meat, dairy, bakery, fish processing. Less porous surface than PVC, greater resistance to fats and oils, FDA as standard across the entire KMB TPU range.
- •Hardness: 85–93 Shore A
- •Temperature: -10 °C to +70 °C (up to +110 °C on HT models)
- •Minimum pulley diameter from 3 mm (ideal for compact lines)
Homogeneous belts (single-material)
Maximum hygiene standard. No internal fabric — impossible to become internally contaminated. For meat processing lines, industrial fishmongers, prepared meals and any process subject to IFS/BRC audits.
- •ESM (TPO) models: 90 Shore A hardness, FDA, -10 °C to +60 °C
- •SOLID TPU models: 93 Shore A hardness, FDA, 2% elongation
- •TPEE model: range -30 °C to +110 °C for processes with thermal shock
Available certifications
- •FDA — Food and Drug Administration, USA
- •EU 10/2011 — European regulation on materials in contact with food
- •BfR — German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment
- •ISO 9001 — Manufacturer quality management system
- •IFS / BRC — Compatibility with food safety audits
Accessories for food lines
KMB manufactures lateral guides (PVC/TPU), cleats and ribs welded by high frequency onto the belt, in heights from 10 mm to 100 mm. This allows belts with lateral containment and inclined transport to be configured without the need for special belts.
Why NFP Industrial for food?
As representatives of Kunming Conveyor Belt we help you select the exact combination of material (PVC, PU or homogeneous), surface profile, colour and certification that your line needs. We don't sell a generic catalogue — we analyse your process and recommend the most efficient solution.