Industrial drying & curing
Conveyor surfaces for hot-air drying and curing lines. Define the product load, exposure time, air temperature and belt support.
PTFE-coated fiberglass / Industrial & commercial supply
Custom PTFE Open Mesh
Rolls. Cut sheets. Conveyor belts.
Specified for your process.
SIFMAT supplies PTFE-coated fiberglass open mesh for drying, curing, conveying and equipment liners. Define the material, finished format and working conditions for your production line or commercial equipment.
Existing mesh rolls start at 10 m² and rectangular cut sheets at 100 pieces. Fabricated belts are quoted to the machine specification; new material constructions have a separate batch minimum.
10 m²Rolls / existing mesh grade
100 pcsRectangular cut sheets / size
100 m²New material construction
Project quoteFinished conveyor belts
01 / Process requirements
Airflow through the mesh.
Release at the surface.
The open weave lets air pass through the working surface; the PTFE coating provides release. The right specification balances ventilation, product support, contact conditions and mechanical demands.
Textile heat treatment
Mesh belts for textile and nonwoven thermal processing. Include the substrate, heating method, running tension and acceptable surface impression.
Packaging & process conveying
Open-mesh conveyor constructions for ventilated thermal processes. Specify pack dimensions, contact surface, belt speed and transfer points.
Food processing & dehydration
Drying sheets and conveyor belts for food-production equipment. Match the opening to the product size, then confirm contact and cleaning requirements.
Printing & coating lines
Open-mesh surfaces for print drying and coating cure cycles. Specify the ink or coating system, exposure conditions and finished-part contact requirements.
Equipment liners & OEM parts
Cut panels and formed parts for equipment that needs an open release surface. Send the drawing, mounting details and operating cycle.
02 / Choose the supply format
One material family.
Three ways to order.
A roll supplies material for conversion. A cut sheet fits a stationary surface. A conveyor belt adds joints, edges and a running specification. Identify the finished format before comparing quantities or prices.
Width, length & grade
Specify usable width, length per roll, quantity, mesh aperture and coated thickness. Include winding, core and splice requirements for your converting equipment.
Starting quantity: 10 m² from an existing grade. Area equals width × length × roll count.
Outline, fit & handling
Send length × width, diameter or a drawing with tolerances. Define corner radii, holes, edge treatment and mounting details.
Rectangular raw-cut sheets start at 100 pieces per size. Shapes, binding and formed parts have separate finishing minimums.
Dimensions, joint & tracking
Specify belt width, endless circumference or open length, joint style and edge reinforcement. Include roller diameter, speed, tension and product load.
Quoted by project. Approve the complete moving assembly for the equipment, including the joint and edge details.
03 / Minimum order quantities
Order quantities follow
the finished construction.
Rolls and new material batches use square meters. Sheets use pieces per size. Fabricated belts need an equipment-specific quotation. Labels and retail packaging add separate minimums when required.
Starting MOQ guide: use the quantities below to plan an inquiry. The quotation confirms the minimum for the selected material, cutting layout, edge treatment and packaging. Material availability and sample approval are part of that confirmation.
Rolls & industrial belt fabrication
Roll supply is measured by area. A finished belt is quoted against its dimensions, joint, reinforcement and machine requirements.
| Custom option | Starting MOQ | What to specify |
|---|---|---|
| Slit rolls from an existing mesh grade | 10 m² | Usable width × length per roll, roll quantity, aperture, coated thickness and preferred winding format. |
| Custom roll length | 10 m² total | State the length of each roll and whether splices are permitted. Check usable parent-roll width before specifying the slit layout. |
| Fabricated conveyor belt | Project quote | Finished belt width, endless circumference or open length, quantity, joint style and machine drawing. Sheet-order minimums do not apply to fabricated belts. |
| Belt edges, joints & tracking details | Project quote | Show edge reinforcement, joint dimensions and any guiding or tracking features. Include roller diameter, speed and working tension. |
| Existing anti-static mesh grade | 10–100 m² | Specify the resistance requirement and test conditions. The identified grade determines the material minimum; fabrication is quoted separately. |
| Heavy-duty or reinforced yarn construction | 100 m² / project quote | Describe the load, support spacing and tensile requirements. New material production and finished-belt conversion are reviewed separately. |
Finished size, shape & edges
These starting quantities apply to cutting and finishing an available mesh grade. Quantities are per size and edge specification.
| Custom option | Starting MOQ | What to specify |
|---|---|---|
| Rectangular sheets / rounded corners | 100 pcs | Length × width in mm, corner radius and finished-size tolerance. Examples: 300 × 400, 330 × 400 or 400 × 500 mm. |
| Round sheets | 100–300 pcs | Finished diameter and tolerance. The cutting layout determines the minimum within this range. |
| Simple oval or custom outline | 300 pcs | A dimensioned drawing, including any notches and the required orientation of the mesh. |
| Complex die-cut shape | 500 pcs + tooling | Approve the drawing and cutting tool separately. Tooling is an additional quoted cost. |
| Raw-cut edge | 100 pcs | The mesh is cut to the specified outline without a separate binding. |
| Heat-sealed edge | 300–500 pcs | Specify the edge treatment and finished dimensions. Approve the process on the selected mesh sample. |
| Bound, PTFE-film or reinforced edge | 500 pcs | Choose the edge construction and width. State whether dimensions include the binding. |
| Custom binding color | 1,000 pcs | Provide a color reference and edge construction. Binding material has its own batch requirement. |
| Hanging holes or grommets | 500 pcs | Show hole positions, diameters and any reinforcement on the drawing. |
| Folded tray / formed mesh basket | 500–1,000 pcs | Specify base dimensions, wall height and corner fastening; allow 1,000 pcs for a formed basket project. |
Mesh, color & material batches
Selecting an existing grade and producing a new grade follow different order rules. An aperture, thickness and color must be available together as one construction.
| Custom option | Starting MOQ | What to specify |
|---|---|---|
| Existing mesh aperture | 100 pcs | Common specification choices include 1 × 1, 2 × 2.5 and 4 × 4 mm. Confirm the available grade before sample cutting. |
| Existing black or brown grade | 100 pcs | State the required aperture and coated thickness alongside the color. |
| New mesh aperture or weave | 100 m² | Provide the opening dimensions and yarn structure, or describe the product support and airflow required. |
| Special thickness or PTFE coating | 100 m² | Specify finished coated thickness, tolerance and the required surface performance. |
| Custom PTFE color | 100 m² / color | Supply a physical reference. Approve the coated mesh sample; finished piece count depends on size and cutting yield. |
Identification, transport & private-label packaging
Specify handling protection for industrial rolls and belts first. Retail printing minimums apply only when the order includes consumer packaging.
| Custom option | Starting MOQ | What to specify |
|---|---|---|
| Roll wrapping / belt transport protection | With material or belt order | Define core and winding requirements, edge and joint protection, identification and carton or crate dimensions. |
| Equipment and batch identification | Project quote | Provide the material reference, equipment position, drawing revision and batch-label requirements. |
| Bulk packing / plain OPP bags | 100 mesh pcs | Specify pieces per bag or bundle, and bundles per carton. |
| Logo, barcode or FNSKU stickers | 100 labels | Supply print-ready artwork and label placement. The mesh order must also meet its own minimum. |
| Edge-attached brand label | 500 mesh pcs | Confirm label position, attachment and compatibility with the selected edge construction. |
| Custom printed OPP bags | 1,000–3,000 bags | Bag dimensions, artwork and print specification determine the packaging minimum. |
| Printed sleeve / header card | 3,000 units | Per design and size. State the number of mesh pieces in each retail pack. |
| Custom color box / multipack box | 3,000 boxes | Approve the dieline, artwork and packed sample. Mesh quantity = box count × pieces per box. |
| PDQ or display packaging | Project quote | Send the display dimensions, retail packs per display and delivery format. |
04 / Material & construction
Match the opening,
coating and mechanical duty.
Specify the clear opening between coated yarns and the finished coated thickness. The mesh must support the smallest item being handled while providing the required ventilation. For a moving belt, include the load, support spacing, roller dimensions and operating speed.
State the temperature profile, dwell time, chemicals in contact and cleaning method. Confirm these conditions for the complete assembly, including the joint and edge reinforcement.
Existing material conversion
Keep the grade unchanged and define roll dimensions, sheet outlines or the belt construction. Available parent-roll width determines the cutting layout.
New material production
A new weave, coated thickness or PTFE color requires a production batch. Plan from 100 m² per construction or custom color, before fabrication.
Performance requirements: identify anti-static resistance targets and test conditions in the specification. For food-contact processes, include the required documentation for the selected grade and intended use.
Review industrial PTFE mesh specifications →05 / Order planning examples
Use the units that match
what you are buying.
These examples describe roll supply, cut equipment liners and a replacement conveyor belt. Each needs a different quantity breakdown and specification.
Two mesh rolls
20 m² total material area
500 mm × 20 m × 2 rolls
= 0.50 × 20 × 2 = 20 m².
Meets the 10 m² starting material quantity for an available grade. Confirm usable width, aperture, thickness, winding and splice requirements.
One hundred panels
24 m² finished panel area
400 × 600 mm × 100 panels
= 0.40 × 0.60 × 100 = 24 m².
Meets the rectangular-sheet starting quantity. Edge finishing, mounting holes, tolerances and trim waste are separate quotation details.
A 1,000 mm × 8 m belt
1 belt requested / project quote
Finished width: 1,000 mm.
Endless circumference: 8,000 mm.
The request is evaluated as a fabricated assembly. Include joint style, edges, roller diameter, load and speed. Acceptance and minimum order are confirmed for the project.
06 / From specification to production
Approve performance
on the intended equipment.
A material sample identifies the mesh construction. A finished-part trial verifies fit and operation. Keep the approved grade, drawing and acceptance criteria together for repeat orders.
- 01
Define the process
Send the equipment reference, working conditions and required roll, sheet or belt format. Include quantities and a drawing or current part reference.
- 02
Confirm the construction
Review aperture, coating, dimensions, joints, edges and performance requirements. Agree sample scope, quotation and timing.
- 03
Run the trial
Check fit, product support, release and cleaning. For belts, verify tracking, joint passage and edge condition under the agreed operating load.
- 04
Release the order
Confirm the material and drawing revisions, inspection criteria, identification and transport protection. Use the approved specification for repeat supply.
Buyer questions
PTFE mesh customization,
answered.
What is the MOQ for custom PTFE open mesh?
Existing mesh rolls start at 10 m², rectangular cut sheets at 100 pieces per size and new mesh constructions at 100 m². Fabricated conveyor belts are quoted by project, including dimensions, joints and edge reinforcement. These are planning minimums; the quotation confirms the complete specification.
Which industrial and commercial uses does this page cover?
This guide covers PTFE-coated fiberglass open mesh for drying, curing, textile and print processing, packaging conveyors, food-processing lines and commercial equipment liners. Select the roll, sheet or fabricated-belt construction for the process; a cut liner and a moving conveyor belt require different specifications.
Can PTFE open mesh be supplied as a finished conveyor belt?
Yes. Send the finished width, circumference or open length, quantity, joint detail and edge construction. Include the equipment model, roller dimensions, speed, load and operating conditions. The material, joint and tracking arrangement are reviewed together before a belt quotation is confirmed.
Does a custom size require a new mesh production batch?
A new finished size can be cut from an existing mesh roll. For example, a 385 × 425 mm sheet can follow the 100-piece starting route when the selected grade and roll width suit the layout. A new aperture, coating construction or PTFE color requires a material production batch.
How do I choose aperture and coated thickness?
Start with the smallest item the mesh must support, the required airflow, surface contact and mechanical load. Specify the clear opening between coated yarns and the finished coated thickness. For moving belts, include speed, tension, roller diameter and support spacing so the complete construction can be reviewed.
Can my logo be printed on the PTFE mesh?
Use a branded sticker, header card, sleeve or box for the standard private-label route. Direct printing on the open PTFE mesh is not a standard option. An edge-attached label can be reviewed with a compatible bound-edge construction.
How many 330 × 400 mm sheets does 100 m² represent?
One sheet has a finished area of 0.132 m². Dividing 100 m² by 0.132 gives approximately 758 sheet-equivalents before waste. This is an area comparison, not a promised output: usable roll width, cutting layout, trim and rejected pieces determine the delivered quantity.
Can different sizes or colors be combined to meet MOQ?
List the quantity for each finished size, color and edge construction. Sizes cut from the same grade can be reviewed together for material usage, but each size still has its own cutting requirement. New colors and separate packaging artworks have separate batch minimums.
Is black PTFE mesh automatically anti-static?
No. An industrial anti-static order needs an identified grade, required resistance values and agreed test conditions. Request it as a separate industrial specification; black color alone does not establish anti-static performance or food-contact suitability.
Does every PTFE mesh grade have the same operating limits?
No. Approve temperature, exposure time, chemical contact and cleaning conditions for the selected material and finished construction. A conveyor belt review also covers the joint, edge reinforcement and mechanical loading. Food-contact documentation must cover the chosen grade and intended use.
Can I approve a sample before bulk production?
Yes. Send the material specification, dimensions and process conditions. A material swatch checks mesh construction and surface performance; a cut sample checks fit. A conveyor project also needs approval of the joint, edges and running behavior on the intended equipment. Sample scope, charges and timing are quoted separately.
What information is needed for a custom PTFE mesh quote?
Identify the required format: roll, cut sheet or conveyor belt. Send dimensions, aperture, coated thickness, quantity, edge and joint details, operating conditions and equipment reference. Add transport or retail packaging, destination and required arrival date. These details determine material selection, conversion work and timing.
Request a custom PTFE mesh quote
Specify your equipment.
Describe the process.
Send the working conditions and required supply format for an industrial or commercial PTFE mesh quotation.
- Process: drying, curing, conveying or equipment lining; include the machine model and material being handled.
- Format & dimensions: roll width and length, cut-part drawing, or belt width and circumference.
- Mesh specification: aperture, coated thickness, color, or the current material reference.
- Belt construction: joint type, edge reinforcement, tracking details, speed and load where applicable.
- Operating conditions: temperature, exposure time, chemical contact and cleaning method.
- Order: square meters, sheets or belts per specification, delivery location and required arrival date.
For a replacement belt or liner, include the existing part number, drawing revision and the problem you need to resolve. If the grade is unknown, describe the current material and equipment so we can review the specification.