Cotton Conveyor Belt for Light-Duty Material Handling

Our cotton conveyor belt is designed for light-duty conveying applications where stable running and good flexibility are required. It is commonly used for handling grain, flour, feed and other relatively light bulk materials in agricultural and industrial environments.

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Key Features of Cotton Conveyor Belt

  • The cotton conveyor belt adopts a woven canvas carcass made of cotton fiber, or polyester-cotton interwoven yarns in both warp and weft directions.
  • It offers excellent flexibility and good trough ability, ensuring smooth operation in conveying systems.
  • With its economical cost and practical performance, it is a reliable solution for light-duty and general-purpose applications.

Applications of Cotton Conveyor Belt

Cotton conveyor belts are mainly used for short-distance and medium-distance material conveying.

They are suitable for handling small to medium-sized particles as well as powder-like materials, including:

  • Wood chips
  • Grain
  • Coal
  • Cement
  • Other light bulk materials

This makes them widely used in agriculture, grain processing, and light industrial conveying systems.

Technical Specifications and Standards

  • Working temperature range: -30°C to 60°C
  • Manufactured in compliance with international standards such as:
    • CEMA (Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association)
    • RMA (Rubber Manufacturers Association)
    • AS (Australian Standards)
    • GB (China National Standards)

These standards ensure consistent quality, performance, and compatibility with different conveyor systems worldwide.

Specifications

We can supply cotton conveyor belts in different widths and specifications based on the working condition and conveying requirements. The suitable belt type can be selected according to the material characteristics and equipment design.

Overall Specifications of Cotton Canvas Belt

Item Unit Index Value
Carcass Material Cotton CC-56, Polyester Cotton TC-70
No.of Plies 2-6
Tensile Strength N/mm 112-420
Elongation @ 10% Tensile Strength % ≤4
Adhesion
Strength		 Carcass Ply to Carcass Ply N/mm ≥3.2
Cover to Carcass Ply N/mm ≥2.7
Width mm 300-1800
Length m ≤250

Cover Rubber Properties of Cotton Canvas Conveyor Belt

Type Tensile Strength Elongation @ Break Abrasion Loss
Mpa % mm³
Normal Condition ≥15.0 ≥350 ≤200
Heavy Abrasive Condition ≥18.0 ≥400 ≤100
Heavy Tearing Condition ≥24.0 ≥450 ≤120

Custom Conveyor Belt Selection Based on Your Application

If you are not sure which conveyor belt specification is suitable for your system, feel free to share your application details with us.

Based on your conveying conditions, material characteristics and working environment, we can recommend the most suitable cotton conveyor belt solution to ensure reliable and efficient operation.

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FAQ – Cotton Conveyor Belt

What is a cotton conveyor belt?

A cotton conveyor belt is a fabric-reinforced conveyor belt made with cotton canvas carcass layers. It is designed for light-duty conveying applications and provides good flexibility, stable performance, and reliable operation for bulk material handling.

What are cotton conveyor belts used for?

Cotton conveyor belts are commonly used for transporting grain, flour, feed, seeds, and other light bulk materials in agricultural, food processing, and light industrial conveying systems.

What are the advantages of a cotton conveyor belt?

Cotton conveyor belts offer good flexibility, lightweight construction, low noise operation, and cost-effective conveying performance. They are suitable for applications requiring moderate strength and stable operation.

What is the structure of a cotton conveyor belt?

A cotton conveyor belt is typically constructed with cotton canvas reinforcement layers covered by rubber on both sides. This design provides flexibility, wear resistance, and stable material transport performance.

What industries use cotton conveyor belts?

Cotton conveyor belts are widely used in grain handling, flour mills, feed production, agriculture, and light-duty bulk material conveying industries.

What is the difference between a cotton conveyor belt and a polyester conveyor belt?

Cotton conveyor belts are generally used for lighter-duty applications and provide good flexibility, while polyester conveyor belts offer higher tensile strength and are better suited for heavy-duty and long-distance conveying.

Are cotton conveyor belts suitable for heavy-duty applications?

Cotton conveyor belts are mainly designed for light to medium-duty conveying. For heavy loads, long-distance transport, or abrasive materials, polyester or nylon conveyor belts are usually recommended.

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