Textile conveyor belt splices

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INSTALLATION

TEXTILE CONVEYOR BELT SPLICE CONFIGURATIONS
Textile conveyor belts are spliced by vulcanization, by glueing or by means of mechanical fasteners. In many regions of the world, mechanical fasteners are the first choice because it is a cheap and fast way of connecting two belt ends. Nevertheless, mechanical fasteners do not achieve the static and dynamic splice strengths of vulcanized joints.
	Mechanical fastener
	Solid woven belt splice (finger splice)
	Two ply conveyor belt splice
	Three ply conveyor belt splice

START-UP

Before start-up, the conveyor should be inspected for construction materials, tools or structural components which could gouge or cut the belt as it begins to move.

The belt should be run empty and slowly first and then speeded up to the normal operating velocity.
A new conveyor belt may need a couple of weeks to run absolutely smoothly on the conveyor structure - like a pair of new leather shoes.

In case of mistracking or other problems kindly refer to the first aid page.

The straightness of a splice can be checked by this method.

HOT OR COLD SPLICING?

A hot, vulcanized splice is usually the best option, because the chemical and physical process is like for the original belt. Done properly, the splice can last as long as the belt.

A cold splice can have an immediate cost advantage and be sufficient for low tension operations. For higher tensions, so thicker belts, the pressure may not be distributed equally. Done properly, a cold splice can achieve a service life close to that of a hot splice. It should not be used for warm conveyed material.

Both methods have the same splice geometry.

Steel cord conveyor belts cannot be spliced with cold glue or with mechanical fasteners.

TEXTILE CONVEYOR BELT SPLICE CONFIGURATIONS