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What is conveyor belt lacing?
Lacing allows the belt ends to be connected and disconnected as opposed to an “endless” belt which is permanently spliced. We offer a variety of conveyor belt splicing options that create strong, long-lasting splices.
What is belt splicing?
Conveyor belt splicing is the process of joining two trimmed ends of a conveyor belt to assure belt performance and longevity. This process is either a chemical or mechanical procedure. It is usually performed as part of an installation, maintenance up-keep, or during a repair.
How long does it take to Vulcanize a belt?
Vulcanized splicing of a 600mm wide belt could take between six and 11 hours, depending on working conditions. Wider belts may take longer. And because vulcanization often requires time for a specialized vulcanizing crew and equipment to be brought on site, operations can be shut down for half a day or more.
What does it mean to Vulcanize a conveyor belt?
Vulcanized Conveyor Belt Splices Part 1. Vulcanization is the process of curing raw rubber by combining the rubber with additives in the presence of heat and pressure (“hot” vulcanization). Bonding of the belt ends with adhesives is known in the belting trade as “cold”vulcanization.
What is conveyor belt vulcanizing?
Hot vulcanizing is a method of repair that uses both heat and pressure to join repair materials with compromised sections of the belt. The belt must be cleaned and free of all oily, greasy substances before starting.
How many types of belt joints are there?
One important thing to consider is the style of belt joint. The four main types Uneeda offers are the traditional lap joint, a top-skived lap joint, a traditional butt/tape joint with tape on the back, and a fully top-skived tape joint with tape on the grain side.
What is a belt scraper?
Belt Scrapers or Belt Cleaners are used to clean Conveyor Belts. Belt Scrapers are exceptionally simple in design, its operations can certainly save thousands of man-hours, reduce injury hazard and prevent downtime from damaged components.
How do you Vulcanise a conveyor belt?
The process of hot vulcanising involves using a heated press to splice in a new section of rubber. A hot vulcanised joint will be stronger and longer lasting than those formed by other methods. Belts that have had vulcanised repairs are easier to keep clean as there are no gaps or holes for bacteria to establish in.