On a conveyor surface, potential harborage points are numerous, including links, bends, etc. While smooth conveyor belts tend to be easier to clean, they also are easier to damage, i.e. fraying edges, gouges, etc.
In pursuit of a clean ride: Evolving designs are making it easier for meat and poultry processors to sanitize conveyors and belting, but food and worker safety risks remain.
Multi-Conveyor recently built a stainless steel, sanitary flighted incline conveyor to elevate inconsistently sized cuts of a raw food product on a homogeneous urethane belt.