Balanced weave wire belt mesh

Balanced Weave Belts

Balanced weave wire belts for ovens, glass lehrs, dryers and washer lines.

Balanced Weave Belts.

Wire Belt Systems supplies balanced weave belts to food, glass and industrial plants across Southern Africa. As an authorised distributor of Cambridge Engineered Solutions, we supply Compound Balanced (CB) and Oven Balanced Flat Seat (OBFS) belts, with material certificates and technical support on every order.

A balanced weave belt is made of rows of left-hand and right-hand wire spirals joined by cross rods. The alternating spirals balance each other, so the belt runs straight and tracks properly instead of pulling to one side. The result is a strong, flat conveying surface that lets heat and air pass through.

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Close-up of a balanced weave wire belt

Where Balanced Weave Belts Are Used

Bread & Bakery Ovens

A flat, even surface for consistent baking across the width of the belt.

Glass Lehrs

Carrying glassware through the lehr during glass manufacturing.

Washer Lines

Open mesh that lets water drain through the belt.

Drying & Curing

Air and heat move freely through the woven mesh.

Transfers & Glass Feeders

Glass feeder belts, transfers, infeeds and exits.

Balanced Weave Belts We Supply

Cambridge Engineered Solutions belts, supplied by an authorised distributor.

Compound Balanced (CB) Belts

Heavy-duty balanced belts for baking, curing, drying and washing.

  • Made with thicker, stronger wires (manufacturer)
  • CB5 for heavy duty, or the lighter CB3, which can save energy while still baking well
  • Round or flattened wire
  • Steel or stainless steel
  • 2-rod (CB2) and 4-rod (CB4) series, plus custom specifications
  • Mesh sections are flipped during assembly so the belt tracks properly

Oven Balanced Flat Seat (OBFS)

A thin, smooth balanced belt designed for ovens and cooling.

  • Flattened left and right spirals held in place with crimped rods and welded edges
  • Holds its original width without stretching or bowing
  • Tracks well inside the oven
  • Debris is easy to clean off the surface
  • Runs at low tension and works with smaller drive rollers
  • Installs or repairs in under an hour, compared with 4–6 hours for a conventional spiral belt (manufacturer figure)

Specifications from the Cambridge Engineered Solutions CB and OBFS brochures. CB working tension ratings are based on steel and stainless steel belts at temperatures up to 315°C.

Why Buy from Wire Belt Systems.

Trusted by food manufacturers including RCL Foods and Sovereign Chicken.

Authorised Cambridge Distributor

We are an authorised distributor of Cambridge Engineered Solutions belts.

Supplying Belts Since 1995

Quality European and USA wire belts, backed by decades of experience.

Material Certificates

We provide material certificates with every product.

Technical Support

We help you choose the right belt and material, and support you after the sale.

Installation Partners

Trusted partners fit your belt on site and stay until the hot run test.

Delivery Across SADC

We deliver to customers throughout the SADC region.

Balanced Weave Belt FAQs

Are you an authorised Cambridge distributor?
Yes. Wire Belt Systems is an authorised distributor of Cambridge Engineered Solutions belts.
Is a balanced weave belt the same as a baking band?
Balanced weave belts are one type of baking band. See our oven bands and baking oven belts page for the full range, including carbon steel baking bands.
How long does a new belt take?
Our belts are made to order by overseas manufacturers, so lead time depends on the belt and how it is shipped. As a guide, it ranges from about 30 days ex works plus a week of airfreight, to around 8 weeks ex works plus 6 to 8 weeks of sea freight to South Africa. Ask us for a lead time on your belt when you request a quote.
Do you supply material certificates?
Yes. We provide material certificates with every belt, and we can help you work out the right material for a replacement.
Can you install the belt?
Yes. Our trusted installation partners fit the belt on site and stay until the hot run test to make sure it performs.
Do you deliver outside South Africa?
Yes. We supply customers throughout the SADC region.

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What to Send Us

  • Belt width and length
  • Your current belt specification, or a clear photo of the mesh and edge
  • What the belt carries and its operating temperature
  • Your drive type (rollers or sprockets)
  • When you need the belt

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Specifications: CB Belts  |  OBFS Belts