2026-05-13
Clear Edge is pleased to announce the successful development and operational validation of a fully FDA-certified antistatic textile belt for food dryer applications, developed in collaboration with stela.
The new textile belt was created by Clear Edge in response to specific application requirements provided by stela for one of their food dryer installations. The project required Clear Edge to develop a solution that combined food-grade compliance, antistatic performance, mechanical stability, temperature resistance, hydrolysis resistance, and long service life within a defined customer timeline.
stela supported the project by providing detailed belt specifications, application requirements, and access to real operating conditions for extended validation. Clear Edge led the product development, including material selection, supplier qualification, fabric production, internal testing, certification, and final belt assembly.
This project represents an important product development milestone for Clear Edge. The application required a belt solution that could meet demanding food dryer operating conditions while also achieving full FDA certification and integrated antistatic performance.
To meet these requirements, Clear Edge followed a structured development process covering application analysis, fabric construction, material definition, supplier qualification, fabric production, laboratory testing, certification, and end-user validation.
A key challenge was combining full FDA certification for all belt components with antistatic properties integrated into the belt design. Clear Edge identified and qualified suitable materials and suppliers, completed internal laboratory testing, and worked through the certification process to deliver a food-grade textile belt with the required performance characteristics.
Following installation, the newly developed belt was validated under real production conditions during the harvest season. It operated continuously for six months under 24/7 conditions, delivering strong operational results.
Performance outcomes included:
The successful validation confirmed the reliability of the Clear Edge textile belt solution and demonstrated its suitability for demanding food drying applications.
This project highlights the value of combining Clear Edge’s textile belt development, material engineering, filtration expertise, and manufacturing capabilities with stela’s dryer application knowledge and customer-specific requirements.
By working closely with stela, Clear Edge was able to develop, certify, deliver, and validate a new antistatic textile belt solution for food dryer applications within the required timeframe.
Read the complete report to learn more about the development journey, technical requirements, material selection, FDA certification process, production stages, and operational validation results.
Download the full report: Development of Fully FDA-Certified Antistatic Textile Belt for Food Dryers
stela Laxhuber GmbH is a leading global manufacturer of high-quality drying systems used across agriculture, food processing, wood, paper, recycling, and chemical industries. With decades of engineering expertise, stela designs and builds advanced drying solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers.
Through continuous innovation and close collaboration with partners and customers, stela delivers reliable drying technologies that support efficient production and consistent product quality worldwide.