Quick answer: the Veybelt 926 series is a fine 12.7 mm (0.5 in) pitch plastic modular belt platform, only 8.9 mm thick. Two surfaces: flat top (closed) and flush grid (37.7% open), both molded in PP (9,500 N/m) or POM (21,200 N/m). Both take the same 926 sprockets, so a later surface change does not touch the drive.
What is the 926 series?
The 926 exists for small products and tight transfers. The 12.7 mm pitch and 8.9 mm profile let the belt wrap a small end shaft, which shortens the gap at discharge; small items cross cleanly where a larger-pitch belt would drop or tip them. PP is the economical general-duty build. POM buys more than double the belt strength (21,200 N/m versus 9,500 N/m) and a harder, lower-friction surface. In practice the material call follows the load: light product on a short conveyor runs fine on PP, while a longer center distance or denser product pushes the pull force up and POM earns its price. The sprockets stay the same either way, so the two builds swap on the same frame. The belt bricks together on hinge rods like the larger series: width is flexible and field repair is module-by-module.
| Pitch | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 8.9 mm |
| Belt strength | 9,500 N/m (PP) / 21,200 N/m (POM) |
| Materials | PP / POM |
| Standard colors | Natural, Blue, Brown |
| Drive | Positive sprocket drive, POM sprockets, single-row / double-row |
Choose your surface: the two 926 variants
| Variant | Open area | Best for | Avoid when |
|---|---|---|---|
| 926 Flat Top | 0% (closed) | Small, light or tippy product on a continuous smooth plane: confectionery and bakery pieces, electronic components, small packaged goods, tight end-to-end transfers | Water, crumbs or air need to pass through the belt under the product |
| 926 Flush Grid | 37.7% | Light-duty draining, rinsing and air-cooling of small product; 37.7% open passes water and air freely on the same thin 8.9 mm profile | Product footprints drop into the grid openings, or line tension calls for the closed, stiffer flat top |
The 926 earns its place where products are small and transfers are tight. Closed base or tiny footprint: flat top. Needs to drain or breathe: flush grid. Heavy cases or totes do not belong on this belt; step up to a larger pitch such as the 400 series.
Matching sprockets
Both surfaces take the same POM 926 series sprockets:
- Row options: single-row or double-row. Double-row spreads the drive load over two tooth rows, worth it on wider or more heavily loaded belts.
- Bore types: square bore is the default and self-centers; round bore and bushing inserts cover worn or non-standard shafts.
- How many per shaft: count on a sprocket every 100–150 mm of width. Retain the middle one on the shaft and let the others float so temperature swings do not fight the belt.
Accessories for a complete 926 conveyor
- Hinge rods: spare Nylon/PP rods for module replacement and belt repair.
- Return wheels and pressure rollers: hold the return strand up and keep the belt seated through slope changes.
- Bearing bushings: axial positioning of sprockets on the drive shaft.
- Bushing inserts: adapt the sprocket bore to your existing shaft diameter (30 / 40 / 50 / 60 mm).
How to spec your 926 order
Pass along the following and the reply lands as a full bill of materials:
- Surface style (flat top / flush grid) and material (PP or POM)
- Belt width and conveyor length (center-to-center)
- Product weight and speed, ambient/washdown temperature
- Shaft size, so we can match square/round/bushing bores and single/double-row sprockets
- Accessories: hinge rods, return wheels, pressure rollers, bushings
Request a 926 series quote. Manufacturing-base direct pricing, custom widths in module increments.
