1.Test a short length on your own freezer first
About 50 m on the real freezer answered the question no drawing can: does it stack and run on this machine? The 350 m order followed the run.
Project case · Brazil · 2025
Replacing a Self-Stacking Freezer Belt for a Meat Plant in Brazil — From a 50 m Trial to Two 350 m Orders
A meat processor in Brazil needed a replacement belt for a self-stacking freezer. From the customer's original belt, a new belt was made, joined to the original and stacking-tested before shipment. The customer first ran about 50 m on the freezer; after that test, 350 m was ordered, the replacement was completed on site, and a second 350 m order followed.
- Location · year
- Brazil · December 2025
- Application
- Meat freezing · self-stacking freezer
- Path
- 50 m trial → 350 m → repeat 350 m
- Belt
- SUS304 · 660 mm wide · side plate 80 mm
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The situation
An Original Belt to Copy — and a Freezer That Could Not Risk Downtime
The customer sent a section of the original self-stacking belt. The new belt had to stack on the existing freezer exactly like the original: same side plates, same rods, same mesh — and it had to be proven on the line before a full order.
02
Reverse engineering
What Was Measured and Matched
Side plate height, wire, rod and mesh were read on the original with a caliper; the new belt was made to the same values and joined to the original to check fit.
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Sample before bulk
Joined to the Original, Then Proven on the Freezer
The new belt was joined to the customer's original to check pitch and side plate fit. The customer then bought about 50 m and ran it on the freezer. Only after that run did the 350 m order follow.
| Checked | Customer's original | New sample |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Stainless steel | SUS304 |
| Side plate height | 80 mm | 80 mm · 1.5 mm thick |
| Rod · wire | Measured | Rod 5 mm · wire 1.5 mm |
| Rod pitch · wire pitch | Measured | 30 mm · 13 mm |
| Width | Measured | 660 mm |
| Proof on the line | — | About 50 m run on the customer's freezer |
Caliper readings from the photos below. Final values follow the drawing confirmed with the buyer.
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Stacking test
Stacking Test Before Shipment
Before the crates were closed, the bulk belt was laid on a curve and stacked tier on tier to check that the side plates sit and turn correctly.
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Shipment
Checked Before Packing, Then Shipped
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Project summary
What This Project Shows Buyers
| Location · year | Brazil · December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Industry · equipment | Meat processing · self-stacking freezer |
| Starting point | Section of the customer's original belt |
| Belt supplied | Self-stacking belt, SUS304, 660 mm wide, side plate 80 × 1.5 mm, rod 5 mm, wire 1.5 mm, rod pitch 30 mm, welded edge, pickled |
| Checked before shipment | New belt joined to the original; stacking test on a curve; caliper and tape checks |
| Proof on the line | About 50 m run on the customer's freezer before the main order |
| Result | 350 m ordered and replaced on site; a second 350 m ordered after |
2.Join the new belt to the original
Linking a new section into the customer's belt shows pitch and side plate fit directly, before any bulk production.
3.Stack it before it ships
Laying the bulk belt on a curve and stacking tiers shows side plate fit and direction before the crates are closed.
4.The repeat order is the result
After the first 350 m was installed, the customer ordered another 350 m — the clearest sign the replacement worked.
✓ Evidence on this page: photos of the customer's original belt, original-vs-new comparisons, caliper readings, the new belt joined to the original, stacking-test photos and export packing. Customer name, order numbers and the original belt brand are withheld.
Replacing a self-stacking freezer belt?
Send a short section of the old belt, or photos with a caliper in the picture — usually a reply within 8 hours.
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FAQ
Questions About This Project
Q1Can a self-stacking belt be copied from the original?
Yes. Side plate height, rod, wire and pitch are measured on the original, and a new section is joined to it to check fit before bulk production.
Q2Can we test a short length before ordering the full belt?
Yes. In this project the customer ran about 50 m on the freezer first, then ordered 350 m.
Q3Is the belt stacking-tested before shipment?
Yes. The bulk belt is laid on a curve and stacked tier on tier before the crates are closed; photos are shared with the buyer.
Q4Is the customer or the original supplier named?
No. Cases show country and year only; the customer, order numbers and the original belt brand are not published.