Which conveyor belts are oil resistant?

Oil-resistant conveyor belts withstand prolonged contact with oily materials, greases, and petroleum products.

Oil-Resistant Conveyor Belts

Cleated, corrugated sidewall, integrally molded, roller chain, slider bed, and other industrial belts can possess specialty compounds that enhance oil resistance:

Nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) belts offer resistance to mineral oil, animal oils, and vegetable oils. They operate in a wide temperature range and provide excellent resistance to oil penetration.

Styrene butadiene (SBR) rubber conveyor belts possess oil and tear resistance for handling sewage sludge, mineral processing residue, and other abrasive, oily materials.

PVC and polyurethane (PU) belts find applications in the food industry for handling greasy products and in waste sorting plants for dealing with vegetable fats.

We carry oil-resistant replacement belts for all industries and applications.

Our oil-resistant conveyor belts

We carry the following oil-resistant replacement belts:

2-ply COS Corrugated

Cover: 1/32 inch x FS
Excellent oil resistance
Belt thickness: 3/16 inch
Temperature usage: 0–220 degrees
Minimum pulley: 2 inches
Splice: Flexco 62 or 7
Working strength PIW: 100

2-ply COS Asender

Cover: 1/32 inch x FS
Excellent oil resistance
Belt thickness: 1/4 inch
Temperature usage: 0–220 degrees
Minimum pulley: 2 inches
Splice: Flexco 62 or 7
Working strength PIW: 100

2-ply COS Top Flight

Cover 3/64 inch x FS
Excellent oil resistance
Belt thickness: 5/16 inch
Temperature usage: 0–220 degrees
Minimum pulley: 2 inches
Splice: Flexco 62
Working strength PIW 100

2-ply COS Crosstop

Cover: 3/64 inch x FS
Excellent oil resistance
Belt thickness: 1/2 inch
Temperature usage: 0–220 degrees
Minimum pulley: 2 inches
Splice: Flexco 62
Working strength PIW: 100

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Why choose an oil-resistant conveyor belt?

Oily materials penetrate and damage conveyor belts. Once compromised, the belt softens, leading to decreased abrasion resistance, swelling, reverse troughing, delamination, and joint separation.

Oil-resistant belts withstand constant exposure to oils, greases, and fats, improving throughput, safety, and belt service life.

Longer belt service life

In industries that handle oily substances, oil-resistant belt covers prevent premature wear and tear caused by oil penetration, leading to increased belt service life and operational efficiency.

Improved safety

Oils soften the belt cover, leading to declining tensile strength. An oil-saturated belt can tear, rip, slip, or mistrack, causing belt failure and risking employee safety. Oil-resistant belting is a mandatory safety requirement in industries dealing with penetrative substances.

Factors affecting oil damage

The following factors affect conveyor belt damage caused by oil:

Oil type

Different oils, such as mineral oil, vegetable oils, grease, and animal oils, can affect the belt differently.

Temperature

A higher operating temperature or ambient temperature can increase oil's impact on the belt.

Exposure time

Prolonged exposure to oils can lead to greater penetration and damage to the belt.

Belt material

Oil-resistant covers need to be matched to the oils they will encounter to work effectively.

We can help you choose the right conveyor belt based on your oil-resistance requirements.

Industrial applications of oil-resistant conveyor belts

Oil-resistant conveyor belts find applications in industries where oils, greases, and fatty substances are common:

The recycling industry, particularly mixed solid waste and municipal solid waste, uses oil-resistant belts to handle food waste and trash containing lubricants.

In the food industry, these belts carry greasy products containing vegetable oils, animal fats, and fish meat.

The paper and timber industries use oil-resistant conveyor belts for moving oily wood and paper products.

Mineral processing plants need belts with oil-resistant properties to tolerate contaminated minerals and processing lubricants.

The cement, foundry, automotive, and rubber industries also use oil-resistant belts.

Check out the full list of industries our oil-resistant conveyor belts serve.

Rugged conveyors made in the USA

We supply oil-resistant belts, but we also manufacture custom conveyor solutions for recycling, waste management, and other industries.

Are you looking for a custom conveyor? We can help you design a conveyor to suit your needs. All Fluent conveyors are engineered and made in the USA to meet the most stringent tolerances.

Goodyear, Flexco belt options resistant to rips, tears, and impacts

Baldor, Leeson, Toshiba TEFC motors selected for 24/7 operation

All systems fabricated by certified welders for structural integrity

Designed for simple maintenance access and component serviceability

Extensively tested and inspected prior to shipment

3/16" and 1/4" thick structural steel frames to prevent flexing

25-35 pound rail track to withstand heavy loads

ASTM A36 steel for fabrication per structural code

Premium bearings sized for L10 life ratings, made in USA

Dodge, Nord, SEW drives matched to application torque

Formed using heavy duty steel plate, rectangular tubing, and structural channel

Precision components such as cold-rolled steel shafts and flame-hardened sprockets

All hardware is grade 8 for maximum strength

Painted with industrial grade powder coating for durability

Made from durable materials, our conveyors deliver exceptional strength and longevity for recycling, waste management, and other demanding industries. Whether you need a roller chain conveyor, a trough idler conveyor, or any other conveyor system, contact Fluent and tell us what you need. We will build you a custom material handling system—and you can even pick your own color.

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