The strong solution with cross-stability and flexibility... at the same time.

Whether for thermal processes, refining, forming, drying, filtration or transportation, wherever there is a demand for stability coupled with flexibility, our metal woven process belts are a guarantee for reliable production. Warp cables in the running direction and monofilament weft wires are characteristic of these process belts. Mesh openings from 0.1 mm to 24 mm, reliable flow and thermal conductivity rates, non-marking properties and absolute flatness open up a wide range of potential fields of application.

Made from most weavable metals like steel, stainless steel, bronze and numerous special alloys, our process belts are highly resistant to abrasion and to chemicals. In addition, they can be used at temperatures of up to 1200ºC and down to minus 2000ºC.

Whether single-twisted for special flexibility in the running direction coupled with cross-stability, twilled for a smooth product side or a robust woven bar belt construction for particularly heavy products, WEAVE IN MOTION® metal woven process belts ensure a rational material flow for every finishing process. We provide non-marking soldered seams, re-openable pin seams, plasma welded seams, endless woven seams or hook seams. We offer customer specific solutions to meet individual demands. Our belt edges, particularly stable due to special welding, weaving or coating techniques, also ensure maximum operational reliability.

The characteristic of a mesh depends on the wire diameters, number of wires in both warp (running) and weft (cross) directions and weave pattern.

A weave pattern is determined by the sequence of intersections between the warp and weft wires. The following are the most common weave constructions and descriptions of their weave pattern.

Plain Weave
Warp wires pass over and under successive weft wires and vice-versa resulting in an exact opening and can be supplied in all weavable metals and synthetics. Plain weaves with a combination of plastic/metal (DUOFIL) offer high flexibility in the running direction.

View Plain Weave Detail


Twill Weave
Warp wires pass over and under at least two weft wires offering smooth surface structure and good running characteristics.

Twill Weave Square Detail

Tela Weave
An advanced twilled weave in a 4 over and 1 under (5-heddle) pattern. This construction offers very fine mesh openings, much smoother surface and high wear-resistance on the long crimp surface side.

Single-Twisted
Single-twisted means that this mesh has high-grade twisted warp cables in the running direction and solid weft wires in cross direction. This style offers flexibility in the running direction, and stability in the cross direction’ GKD “single-twisted” process belts are offered as plain or twilled weaves.

Double–Twisted
Double-twisted means that this mesh has high-grade twisted warp cables in the running direction and also in the weft wires direction. This is used to give the belt flexibility in the cross direction, often to absorb or accept forces, such as pressing.

Multi-Warp
An advanced single-warp process belt. Several twisted warp cables are joined in a specific pattern in groups or bundles to link the weft wires. This construction yields perfect flatness and high cross stability.

Bar Belt
A multi-warp, semi-twist conveyor belt. Combined twisted warp wires are spaced apart from themselves, and large weft wires (or bars) are used. This results in a heavy, cross-stable construction.

Edge Finishing
Belt edges are most often welded. This welded edge provides a wear surface and a smooth edge to prevent snagging or picking. It also acts as insurance to eliminate wire migration.

Edges cam be coatred to seal the edges or to act as an anti-fray means.

Raw edges are not recommended.

Special edges such as securing 2 or more cross rods together, upturning the edge, taping and reinforcing are available on request and evaluation. Consult GKD for special constructions.

Seams
Conveyor Belts are made endless in several ways. Some examples are shown here.

The ideal seam is to have the ends soldered together with the GKD A or D seam. This is done on site for most applications. Belts can be soldered endless and shipped to your site in this way if the conveyor is cantilevered for side installation.

A variety of single and multi loop pin seams can supplied for easy connect and disconnect. These are formed from the warp wires. Hand sewn spiral or lopp seams can be configured also.

Preformed clippers, and fasteners can also be used to meet the need of the application at hand.

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