Direct contact or packaged goods?
When exposed food touches the belt, contact materials and cleaning access require specific assessment. Moving a closed bottle or pack is a different contact scenario, although spills and contamination still need consideration.
Cleaning conditions
Dry cleaning, wiping and washdown have different requirements. Cleaning chemicals, concentration, temperature and application method are reviewed with the belt, joints, bearings and electrical components.
Product-specific flow
Specify fragility, sticking, oil/moisture and product temperature. A stainless steel frame alone does not establish that the whole system meets the food and cleaning requirements.
