Lightweight Conveyor Belts
Suitable for many applications.
Lightweight Conveyor Belts
Belting Products for Industrial Conveyors
Shipp Belting supplies industrial conveyor belt products to customers in a number of industries. Our belting products include Food Handling, Heavyweight/Transmission, Incline/Decline, Interwoven PVC, Light Duty/Package Handling, Monofilament and Specialty Belts. If you are looking for a specific material, you can review our list of belting products by compound to see our capabilities.
What Are the Different Types of Conveyor Belts?
Conveyor belts fall into two main families. Lightweight belts move packages, food and finished products. Heavyweight belts haul bulk material like rock, sand, coal and grain. Within each family, the belt’s construction and cover are matched to the load, the environment and the speed of the line.
Our lightweight conveyor belts are typically made from PVC, polyurethane or fabric, and we also carry modular plastic options. You’ll find them in food processing, packaging, distribution centers and manufacturing lines, where clean handling and smooth tracking are key. Food grade, cut resistant and high grip covers are all common choices.
Our heavyweight conveyor belts are designed for tough, high tension work. Multi ply rubber belts are the workhorse of aggregate and mining operations. MOR belts, short for moderate oil resistant, hold up to grain, wood chips and other materials that carry natural oils. Bucket elevator belts lift bulk material straight up, and chevron and sidewall belts carry it up steep inclines. Heat and abrasion resistant covers protect the belt in harsh conditions.
From our locations in Waco and Lufkin, Texas, our team supplies and installs both across the country, with jobs reaching as far as Alaska.
How Do I Choose the Right Conveyor Belt for My Operation?
The right belt depends on what you’re moving, how you’re moving it and the conditions around it. When we help customers spec a belt, we start with a few questions.
What is the material, and how heavy, sharp, hot or oily is it? How long is the conveyor, and does it run on an incline or a vertical lift? What are the pulley diameters, belt speed and operating tension? Does the belt need to meet food safety standards?
Those answers point us toward the right carcass, cover and splice. A belt that fits the application tracks better, lasts longer and cuts down on unplanned downtime. Our team is happy to look at your current setup and recommend options that fit your line and your budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between lightweight and heavyweight conveyor belts?
Lightweight belts are thinner and handle smaller unit loads, often in food, packaging and manufacturing. Heavyweight belts are thicker and stronger, and they’re designed to move bulk material in industries like mining, aggregate and agriculture.
When should I use a wire conveyor belt?
Wire belts hold up to extreme temperatures, so they’re a good fit for ovens, oven takeouts, fryers, heat shrink tunnels and spiral freezers. Their open mesh design lets air and oil move through the belt for even cooking, cooling and drainage. We supply wire belts in open mesh, flat steel, positive drive and spiral styles, in plain steel or stainless.
What is a bucket elevator belt?
A bucket elevator belt has buckets bolted along its length to lift bulk material vertically. It’s common in grain handling, feed mills, fertilizer plants and aggregate operations.
Does Shipp Belting install conveyor belts outside of Texas?
Yes, our field services team installs belts throughout the United States, including Alaska.
Ready to find the right belt for your operation? Contact our team, and we’ll help you choose, fabricate and install a belt that keeps your line moving.