Food Grade Conveyor Belts: Types, Uses & How to Choose

bakery belt

Food grade conveyor belts play a critical role in food processing, helping move products safely and efficiently from raw handling through packaging. Whether you’re working with meat, poultry, baked goods, produce, eggs, or packaged foods, choosing the right belt impacts sanitation, product quality, and overall line performance. Tide Industrial supplies a full range of food processing […]

How to Measure a Checkout Conveyor Belt

grocery belt

Checkout conveyor belts eventually wear, crack, or stop tracking correctly after years of daily use. The good news is the checkout lane itself usually does not need to be replaced — in most cases only the belt needs changing. To order the correct replacement, you only need a few measurements from the existing belt or […]

Trailer Conveyor Systems: How Live Bottom Trailer Conveyor Belts Work

Updated February 2026 – Expanded guide covering trailer conveyor systems, maintenance, and replacement belts. What Is a Trailer Conveyor System? A trailer conveyor system is a moving floor conveyor installed inside a live bottom trailer that unloads material using a motor-driven belt or slat floor instead of tipping the trailer body. The system allows controlled […]

Built for the Grind: Conveyor Belt Solutions for Rock, Gravel & Aggregate Handling

Heavy duty rubber conveyor belt for aggregate

In rock and aggregate operations, every ton of material puts your equipment to the test. From jaw crushers to screening decks, each system depends on conveyor belts that can stand up to constant impact, abrasion, and tension. Tide Industrial supplies heavy-duty rock and aggregate conveyor belts engineered for that exact challenge—built to keep your operation […]

Streamlining Package Flow with Smarter Conveyor Belts

package conveyor belt

In today’s fast-paced distribution and e-commerce environments, conveyor belts are the unsung heroes that keep goods flowing smoothly—from packaging lines to sortation systems, fulfillment zones, loading docks, and beyond. Tide Industrial’s custom replacement package conveyor belts are engineered for high efficiency, low maintenance, and reliable performance across all of these critical workflows. Why Conveyor Belts […]

Replacing a Worn Incline Conveyor Belt

sand conveyor belt

Information for replacing worn incline conveyor belts, including how to check specs and choose the right style—chevron, cleated, or rough top—for gravel, grain, food, and bulk handling.

Conveyor Belt Use in Nurseries and Agriculture

Conveyor belts play a vital role in nurseries and agriculture, helping move soil, plants, compost, fertilizer, and more. Learn about belt types, applications, and options for efficient material handling.