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1. When a mesh belt is used at ultra-high temperatures above 400°C during normal operation, the temperature rises due to the heat from the material being conveyed, and the strength of the conveyor mesh belt gradually decreases as the temperature increases. The usage limitations of stainless steel mesh belts will depend on the temperature generated by the friction between the material and the belt, as well as the temperature of the material itself. To find out whether temperatures above 400°C affect the service life of stainless steel mesh belts, please consult the manufacturers of such belts. Under normal circumstances, stainless steel mesh belts are resistant to high temperatures; therefore, temperatures of 400°C should not affect their service life. However, due to differences in manufacturing processes, the service life of stainless steel mesh belts produced by different manufacturers varies. When using stainless steel mesh belts at high temperatures, the following issues also need to be considered: a) the heat generated by friction during operation of the mesh belt ； b) Due to differences in manufacturing processes, the thermal expansion coefficients of stainless steel mesh belts vary; when different materials are welded together, there is a possibility of thermal fatigue occurring ； c) The situation in which intermittent reduction occurs due to expansion between parts when the ambient temperature exceeds 400°C should also be fully considered ； d) Conveying belt creep ； e) Ordinary mesh belts become heat-sensitive and brittle when operating at high temperatures, and the same is true for stainless steel mesh belts ； f) Brittleness due to carbon precipitation in the conveyor belt ； g) Impact of temperature changes on the use of stainless steel mesh belts (cooling and expansion) ； h) The impact of high-temperature environments on the lubrication of conveyor belts; silicone, graphite, and molybdenum disulfide lubricants all possess good heat resistance. II. Exposing the conveyor belt to materials containing corrosives can lead to adverse consequences. Firstly, the mesh belt components become increasingly thin, which accelerates wear; moreover, rust on ordinary mesh belt components can also affect the smooth rotation of the hinges and rollers in stainless steel mesh belts. When the stainless steel mesh belt operates continuously in acidic or alkaline environments, the components suffer from stress corrosion and intergranular corrosion. When using mesh belts in corrosive environments, great attention must be paid to the selection of the material for the belt components. Whether a mesh belt made of martensitic stainless steel series for parts will rust depends on the specific working environment. It is very useful to master corrosion prevention techniques in order to use conveyor belts correctly in corrosive environments. III. Using a mesh belt in a grinding environment leads to severe wear. To ensure the belt’s service life, it is necessary to pay attention to the following when using it: a) The belt can be protected from being in direct contact with abrasive materials by installing chain covers ； b) When the conveyor belt is exposed to the grinding material, it is essential to choose the appropriate type of conveyor ； c) Reduce the chain speed as much as possible ； d) To reduce the stress on the hinges formed by the pins and sleeves of the conveyor belt, please choose a conveyor belt of a larger size ； e) Please use a grease lubricant.