The double-belt system can manufacture the top and bottom of a product simultaneously, such as in chemical, rubber, laminate, and composite material processing operations.
[citation needed] Mirror polished stainless-steel belts to produce several types of thin film and ceramic sheets.
[citation needed] Solid stainless-steel belts are, as standard, delivered in cold-rolled condition with a mill finish of Ra < 0.4 μm and have rounded edges.
Carbon steel belts are, as standard, delivered in a hardened and tempered condition with a mill finish of Ra < 0.4 μm and have rounded edges.
They are employed in the cooking process as well as the drying and steaming of perishables, the freeze-drying of instant coffee, the casting of caramel and other candies, and the formation of chocolate droplets.
Steel belts may be used to move the finished product or raw material or in parcel sorting systems, transporting of bottles, bulk loads, bricks, machinery parts and the like.
Straight tracking, high abrasion resistance, and dynamic fatigue strength are crucial when transporting bulky material or unit load.