Monolithic belts provide superior form and function to a variety of industries.

Crafted from solid, flexible thermoplastics such as polyurethane, monolithic belts provide longevity and dependability. Compared to traditional rubber conveyors, monolithic conveyor belts more easily withstand abrasive materials. Capable of fitting into endless, fabricated, and special applications, these belts fit into almost any conveying system. Through custom additions and adjustments, monolithic conveyor belts fit into operations that require horizontal, elevator, center drive, trough, or profile belts. Carefully crafted to perfectly fit your application, our monolithic belts provide superior form and function.

Food & Hygiene Monolithic Belts

Monolithic belting provides one of the best belting options available for food or hygiene products. Beyond simply moving food, food and hygiene processing plants need to ensure food safety while moving products. Food grade monolithic belts lend a hand in providing this safety. 

Conveyor belting is among the list of limited plastic items allowed in direct contact with food or hygiene products. And, because operations typically move these products for extended periods of time, the risk of exposure to harmful pathogens increases. However, thermoplastic belts help to fight this problem. Unlike other conveyor belt types, monolithic conveyor belts uniquely offer a plastic construction that enhances hygiene by reducing bacterial counts. This creates a cleaner and safer operation for any food or hygiene product involved.

Our monolithic belts are crafted from solid thermoplastic extrusions. Other belts like PU and PVC belts include fabric layers, compromising hygiene and durability. And, thanks to the customization options available through our belts, Great Lakes Belting can fit these food grade belts into any operation depending on what products are moved, what temperatures are required, and more.

Monolithic Belting Food & Hygiene Industries:

  • Baked goods
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Poultry
  • Meat
  • Dairy
  • Fish and seafood
  • Snack foods
  • Confectionery 
  • Medical products
  • Cosmetics
A monolithic conveyor belt being washed with a power washer.

Industrial Monolithic Belts

Thanks to a durable, dependable design, monolithic belting also handles industrial and manufacturing lines with ease. The only exception comes with extreme temperatures. But, we usually recommend a belt based on mechanical specifications and constraints of the overall conveyor system. We typically choose belts by this method rather than using a particular model of conveyor belt for a specific product. 

Our belts also perform at peak operation throughout a variety of working conditions. More abrasive industrial materials transport better on these belts compared to plied belts. Through an impermeable and elastic design, they support many materials that plied belts cannot move without facing potential damage. Crafted through a butt weld, finger joints are not needed for monolithic belts, which increases the life of the belt tenfold.

The diverse range of hardness and compounds for our belts makes them suitable for a wide array of working environments. This even includes outdoor settings! Coupled with the availability of various material thicknesses, our belts can efficiently manage a broad spectrum of product loads across all standard conveyor designs and pulley diameters.

Tortellini being moved between two conveyor lines on blue monolithic conveyor belts.

Monolithic Belting for Industrial Use:

  • Ceramics and roof tiles
  • Recycling
  • Canning
  • Automotive
  • Fertilizer
  • Solid Waste

Custom Fabrication Options

Like other types of belts, monolithic conveyor belts come with various options for custom fabrications. This includes modifications such as guides, sidewalls, cleats, or flights. Depending on what products your belt carries, these modifications are made to accommodate and provide the best belting possible. Mechanical lacing joints may also be manufactured and included for food processing that does not allow metal or non-food grade fasteners. Whatever your conveyor needs for peak operation, monolithic belting and the capabilities of Great Lakes Belting make it possible.