An egg collection belt (also called egg conveyor belt, egg gathering belt, or egg picking belt) is a specialized conveyor belt used in poultry layer farms to automatically collect eggs from chicken cages and transport them to a central gathering point.
How It Works
In modern cage systems (A-type or H-type), the belt runs horizontally beneath each cage row at a slight angle (~7-10°). When hens lay eggs, the eggs roll gently onto the belt and are carried to the end of the row, where they are transferred to a cross-conveyor or elevator system leading to the egg collection room.
Hen lays egg → egg rolls onto belt → belt transports → elevator → packing room
Materials
| Material | Properties |
| PP (Polypropylene) | Most common. Lightweight, antibacterial, acid/alkali resistant, non-absorbent. Works -50°C to +80°C |
| Nylon (High tenacity) | Higher tensile strength, used in heavy-duty or long-run systems |
| PVC | Lower cost alternative, but less durable and not food-grade |
Surface Types
| Type | Description | Best For |
| Perforated (打孔) | Holes punched through the belt — breathable, self-cleaning, reduces egg damage | Large farms, hot climates, hygiene-critical operations |
| Woven (编织) | Interlaced PP yarn — high tensile strength, low cost | General-purpose, budget-conscious farms |
| Flat / Textured | Smooth or lightly textured surface — easy to wash | Small farms, manual cleaning preferred |
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Standard Range |
| Width | 95mm, 100mm, 115mm, 125mm, 195mm |
| Thickness | 1.0mm – 2.0mm (1.1-1.3mm most common) |
| Roll length | 50 – 500 meters/roll |
| Egg breakage rate | < 0.3% (quality belt benchmark) |
| Service life | 5 – 8 years (virgin PP) |
Why It Matters for Farms
| Problem Solved | Impact |
| Manual egg picking | Saves 70-80% labor cost |
| Egg breakage (5-8% manual) | Reduces to < 0.3% |
| Hygiene control | Belt self-cleans; eggs arrive clean |
| Scale limitation | Enables 50,000+ bird operations |
R&D Team
Annilte has a research and development team consisting of 35 technicians. With strong technical research and development capabilities, we have provided conveyor belt customization services for 1780 industry segments, and gained recognition and affirmation from 20,000+ customers. With mature R&D and customization experience, we can meet the customization needs of different scenarios in various industries.
Production Strength
Annilte has 16 fully automated production lines imported from Germany in its integrated workshop, and 2 additional emergency backup production lines. The company ensures that the safety stock of all kinds of raw materials is not less than 400,000 square meters, and once the customer submits an emergency order, we will ship the product within 24 hours to respond to the customer's needs efficiently.
As a leading Chinese conveyor belt manufacturer with 17 years of industry experience, Annilte is proud to hold both ISO quality management certification and the RoHS environmental directive. Our manufacturing facilities meet “Green Factory” standards, and we are also an internationally recognized SGS Gold Supplier.
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Post time: Jun-03-2026