Conveyor belts for fruits and vegetables

Transporting fruits and vegetables on inclines requires belts with grip profiles that retain the product without damaging it. Washing lines need materials resistant to continuous moisture and the natural acids of the fruit, and outdoor installations must withstand UV exposure and the temperature variations typical of field conditions.

At NFP Industrial we select Kunming Conveyor Belt Co., Ltd. belts with the appropriate surface profiles and material characteristics for each crop and process.

Recommended belts for fruits and vegetables

PVC with non-slip profiles for inclined transport

For elevators and inclined conveyors that must retain the fruit without crushing it. KMB offers a wide range of profiles specifically for round and bulky products.

• •V profile (v-shape): lateral fruit retention on moderate inclines
• •ST profile (sawtooth): for steep inclines without slipping
• •BLS profile (big LS): for large fruits such as melon, watermelon or citrus
• •Blue (sky blue) models for detection on visual control lines

PU for direct food contact processing

In the final handling stages — peeling, cutting, packaging — where standard FDA certification is required. The PU surface resists citrus fruit acids (lemon, orange, pineapple) better than standard PVC.

• •FDA as standard across the entire KMB TPU range
• •Temperature: -10 °C to +70 °C — suitable for cold storage rooms
• •Minimum pulley diameter from 3 mm for compact sorting tables

SOLID homogeneous belts for washing lines

For vegetable and salad washing lines with pressure water. No internal fabric, long service life in wet environments. The absence of internal fibres prevents dirt build-up and makes cleaning between production shifts easy.

Key specifications for fruits and vegetables