{"id":1855,"date":"2012-08-28T14:28:54","date_gmt":"2012-08-28T14:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wire-mesh.com\/?p=1855"},"modified":"2025-06-24T14:46:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T18:46:03","slug":"how-to-measure-a-wire-mesh-conveyor-belt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wire-mesh.com\/blog\/how-to-measure-a-wire-mesh-conveyor-belt\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Measure A Wire Mesh Conveyor Belt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not often that you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/wire-mesh.com\/conveyor-belt-replacement\/\">replace a wire mesh conveyor belt<\/a>, so when it comes time to order a new one, Wire-Mesh Products (WMP) can help you make it easy. Here we will share our insider \u201cBelt 101\u201d tips. Ready? Go ahead and grab your tape measure to <a href=\"https:\/\/wire-mesh.com\/blog\/conveyor-belt-sizes\/\">get the right size<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When placing an order, we will ask you about your current belt design. You can identify your belt design by finding your part number. The first letter of your part number may be a <a href=\"https:\/\/wire-mesh.com\/products\/balanced-weave\/\">\u201cB\u201d (balanced),<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/wire-mesh.com\/products\/double-balanced-weave\/\">\u201cDB\u201d (double balanced),<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/wire-mesh.com\/products\/compound-balanced-weave\/\">\u201cCB\u201d (compound balanced)<\/a>. These are the most popular types of friction drive belts.<\/p>\n<h2>Measure Your Wire Conveyor Belt<\/h2>\n<p>Whichever wire conveyor belt design you have, start by measuring its length and width. For a <a href=\"https:\/\/wire-mesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2023-WireMesh-Measuring-BalancedWeaveBelt-4.pdf\">balanced<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/wire-mesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2023-WireMesh-Measuring-DoubleBalancedWeaveBelt-2.pdf\">double balanced weave belt<\/a>, measure the spirals across the width and down the length. Next, measure the connecting rod wire diameter (distance across) followed by the spiral wire diameter. Match the decimal size in inches to the wire gauge equivalent. Last, select your special edge type (i.e., regular or special truss).<\/p>\n<p>When <a href=\"https:\/\/wire-mesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2023-WireMesh-Measuring-CompoundBalancedWeaveBelt-2.pdf\">measuring for a compound balanced weave belt<\/a>, we\u2019ll take it one step further. Follow the same instructions we just noted and then count how many rods it takes to disconnect.\u00a0This is the main information you will need to place an order. Feel free to print this off to help you place your order, and note it for future orders.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3><strong>THE ORDINARY THICK SPIRAL<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wire-mesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/belt101_lp11.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1856\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1856 size-full\" title=\"Wire conveyor belt\" src=\"https:\/\/wire-mesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/belt101_lp11.png\" alt=\"Wire conveyor belt\" width=\"291\" height=\"126\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<h3><strong>THE WMP SPIRAL<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wire-mesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/belt101_lp21.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1857\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1857 size-full\" title=\"Wire conveyor belt\" src=\"https:\/\/wire-mesh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/belt101_lp21.png\" alt=\"Wire conveyor belt\" width=\"188\" height=\"126\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div>\n<h2><strong>The Benefits:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Less Stretch<\/li>\n<li>Less Splicing<\/li>\n<li>Minimize Initial Camber<\/li>\n<li>Improved Tracking<\/li>\n<li>Greater Overall Belt Life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 align=\"center\"><strong>Wire Conveyor Belt Ordering Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>_____ Belt design (i.e., B, DB, or CB)<\/p>\n<p>_____ Length<\/p>\n<p>_____ Width<\/p>\n<p>_____ Spirals across the width in 12\u201d<\/p>\n<p>_____ Spirals down the length in 12\u201d<\/p>\n<p>_____ Connecting rod wire diameter<\/p>\n<p>_____ Spiral wire diameter<\/p>\n<p>_____ Special edge type<\/p>\n<p>_____ (CB only) How many rods it takes to connect<\/p>\n<p>However your belt is used, from the <a href=\"https:\/\/wire-mesh.com\/industries-served\/packaging-material-handling\/\">food service industry<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/wire-mesh.com\/industries-served\/high-temp-industrial-wire-mesh-products\/\">heat treating<\/a>, it is important to know how to place the correct order. It can be confusing, but we are here to help. After all, we know \u201cA \u00a0belt is not just a belt.\u201d<sup>TM<\/sup><\/p>\n<h2>WMP Will Buy Your Old Belt!<\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget about our scrap buy-back program. All you have to do is return your used belts, and you will receive credit toward new or future belt orders.<\/p>\n<p>Save time and headaches by using our handy measurement guide to help you when replacing your wire conveyor belts. When in doubt, do not hesitate to contact one of the professionals on the Wire-Mesh Products team at <a href=\"tel:(717) 848-3620\">(717) 848-3620<\/a>\u00a0or email us at <a href=\"mailto:info@wire-mesh.com\">info@wire-mesh.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not often that you need to replace a wire mesh conveyor belt, so when it comes time to order a new one, Wire-Mesh Products (WMP) can help you make it easy. Here we will share our insider \u201cBelt 101\u201d tips. Ready? 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