Perforated stainless steel conveyor belts for fruit and vegetable drying
Fruits & vegetables
Faster fruit and vegetable drying at low energy levels
Accelerate industrial fruit and vegetable drying by incorporating IPCO’s perforated stainless steel conveyor belts into your production line. With processing typically faster, despite using less energy than competing products, our perforated conveyor belts meet the needs of producers across the dry food industry.
How IPCO’s steel belts solve common challenges in fruit and vegetable drying and processing
Suitable for all fruit and vegetables
Our belts are used in industrial vegetable drying machines for potatoes, carrots, celery, cabbages, cauliflowers, beetroots, spinach, peppers, onions, leeks, chilis and garlic. They are also used in industrial fruit drying machines for apples, apricots, bananas, berries, coconut, grapes, pineapple, mango, oranges and orange peel. We also offer belts specially designed for drying of sensitive products such as cut strawberries.
Improving throughput and efficiency
The unique ‘top to bottom’ air flow, the precise control of temperature gradients, and the simplicity of product removal from the flat surface of the steel belt, all contribute to improved efficiency. Processing times can be faster than through other approaches. The Cleaning in Place systems allow near constant operation and all with low energy usage.
Meeting all hygiene standards
Constructed of easy-to-clean, corrosion resistant stainless steel, our perforated conveyor belts help clients meet the strict regulations that apply to every food manufacturing facility. Key features include smooth, flat surfaces, a range of surface finishes and simpler offloading and cleaning than wire mesh.
Enabling flexible equipment design to meet end user needs
Our steel belts can be adapted to meet the exact requirements of custom industrial food processing equipment. As standard, we offer different perforation patterns and cold-rolled and different grades of ground finishes. Our belts can reach remarkable length without intermediate cross-weld. These choices allow manufacturers to deliver the equipment their food industry clients need.
Unmatched durability
10+ years
IPCO stainless steel conveyor belts typically last over 10 years in food industry equipment.
Service and support
80+
Service technicians in 25 countries to provide first-line support
Food contact approved material
EC1935/2004 & EC 2023/2006
Steel grades in contact with food are compliant to European regulations
Providing food process equipment manufacturers with the belts they need
IPCO’s perforated conveyor belts are used extensively within industrial fruit drying machines and vegetable drying. Developed in close collaboration with leading food research centers and universities in Italy, our belts are constructed of stainless steel and offer a range of options and features to drive productivity and deliver the highest standards of hygiene.
Industry trust
Operating in 25 countries with dedicated sales and service teams supporting food processing equipment manufacturers
120+ years of expertise in steel belt manufacturing
Range of solutions for freeze drying processes and bake drying systems
Reduction in processing times through innovative air circulation technique and speed controls
Choice of surface finishes tailored to suit the product
Low energy levels needed for operation even at high temperatures
Hygiene and food safety compliance
Non-absorbent steel belts for easy cleaning
Perforated belts provide simpler offloading and cleaning than wire mesh – optimising hygiene
Continuous washing on belt return and Cleaning in Place for sanitation of air ducts
Industry processes
Processes we support
Conveying
Efficiently transfer materials and products across various stages of industrial production.
Drying and dehydration
IPCO’s drying systems deliver precise moisture control and superior product quality across industries.
Freezing
IPCO’s advanced freezing systems with stainless steel belts ensure faster cooling, product quality, and exceptional energy efficiency.
IPCO solutions
Solutions we provide
IPCO as a partner
Shaped by research, adapted to your needs
Drawing on insight from our partners in food research centres, we have developed a range of perforated stainless steel belts to meet the multiple different requirements of the fruit and vegetable processing industry.
Independently tested and proven to outperform plastic belts in hygiene and durability, they can be finished and fitted to a wide range of equipment.
We also offer to work with you, to design and engineer a package that fulfils your specific requirements as cost effectively as possible, incorporating up and down stream equipment as needed, to improve total productivity.
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