Introduction to Flexco Conveyor Belt Fasteners
Mechanical Belt Fastening involves the use of mechanical belt fasteners (also called conveyor belt lacing) to join open-end conveyor belts. Mechanical belt fasteners, such as those provided by Flexco, combine strength and durability with affordability and easy installation.
Benefits of Flexco Conveyor Belt Fasteners
Through Flexco conveyor belt fasteners, production loss is minimized, and downtime is reduced compared to the endless conveyor belts and belt vulcanizing process, which can be time-consuming. Flexco fasteners offer a reliable and efficient solution for maintaining conveyor belt integrity and maximizing productivity.
We can arrange for the supply of belt fastening tools to the client, empowering them to perform fastening tasks without our assistance. Additionally, we provide initial training to ensure that clients are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective belt
MECHANICAL BELT FASTENERS VS. VULCANIZATION
Mechanical Belt Fastening is the process of joining conveyor belt ends by metal hinges or plates. Vulcanization is the process of joining belt ends through heat or chemicals. The vulcanization of heavy-duty conveyor belts – whether hot or cold—is a time-consuming process that requires special skills, expensive equipment, extreme accuracy in the cutting and stripping of belt ends, and a thorough knowledge of solvents, bonding materials, and compatible cover and fill materials. Mechanical Belt Fastening involves the use of mechanical belt fasteners (also called conveyor belt lacing). Mechanical belt fasteners combine strength and durability with affordability and easy installation.
HEAVY-DUTY BELT FASTENER TYPES
In heavy-duty applications like coal, cement, mining, and aggregate, there are two main belt fastener types: Hinged Plate and Solid Plate. Hinged plate fasteners, often used with small pulleys, are installed into each end of the belt and then joined together and held in place with a pin. Solid plate fasteners consist of one plate that is installed into both ends of the belt and fastened together. Solid plate fasteners are used with larger pulleys and for applications that require a sift-free splice. These fasteners are installed into the belt using bolts, rivets, or staples (depending on belt type and application) and are available in a variety of metals.
LIGHT-DUTY BELT FASTENER TYPES
In light-duty applications like agriculture, parcel handling, food, and laundry, fasteners are available in hook and lacing styles, are installed into both ends of the belt, and are joined together with a hinge pin. Installation methods vary from machine application to using hand tools, and the fasteners are available in a variety of metals, plastics, and in some cases, food-grade materials. Choosing the proper mechanical belt fastening system is one of the most important steps in splicing a belt. Use the filters at the left to refine your results and find the mechanical belt fastening system that is best suited to your application.
ALUMINUM MBRT6 APPLICATOR TOOL COMPLETE
Specifications
Tool Width (in.) - 36
Fastener Size - BR6
Multiple Guide Blocks Required to Span Tool Width - 7
Weight (lbs) -85.0
CLIPPER® WIRE HOOK FASTENING SYSTEM
The Clipper® Wire Hook Fastening System is designed with a variety of different wire diameters, leg and point lengths, metals, strip lengths, and styles to meet your individual application needs.
Flexco® Bolt Solid Plate Fastening System
Belt Thickness
5 mm - 30 mm
kN/m Max
30 kN/m - 100 kN/m
Min. Pulley Diameter
300 mm - 1220 mm
Flexco® Bolt Hinged Fastening System
Belt Thickness
6 mm - 16 mm
kN/m Max
33 kN/m - 52 kN/m
Min. Pulley Diameter
152 mm - 230 mm
Flexco® Rivet Solid Plate Fastening System
Belt Thickness
6 mm - 24 mm
kN/m Max
70 kN/m - 140 kN/m
Min. Pulley Diameter
350 mm - 900 mm
Flexco® Rivet Hinged Fastening System
Belt Thickness
3 mm - 25.5 mm
kN/m Max
60 kN/m - 350 kN/m
Min. Pulley Diameter
127 mm - 1050 mm
Flexco® Staple Fastening System
Belt Thickness
6 mm - 14 mm
kN/m Max
114 kN/m - 140 kN/m
Min. Pulley Diameter
230 mm - 300 mm
Anker® G Series™ Fastening System
Belt Thickness
1.5 mm - 5 mm
kN/m Max
17 kN/m
Min. Pulley Diameter
40 mm - 75 mm
Anker® Laundry Patch Fastening System
Belt Thickness
2 mm
kN/m Max
Not Applicable
Min. Pulley Diameter
25 mm
Anker® Spiral Lace Fastening System
Belt Thickness
1.6 mm - 4.6 mm
kN/m Max
8.7 kN/m
Min. Pulley Diameter
10 mm - 15 mm
Clipper® Wire Hook Fastening System
Belt Thickness
Up thru 10 mm
kN/m Max
35 kN/m
Min. Pulley Diameter
24 mm - 175 mm
Clipper® G Series™ Fastening System
Belt Thickness
1.5 mm - 5 mm
kN/m Max
17 kN/m
Min. Pulley Diameter
40 mm - 75 mm
Clipper® Laundry Patch Fastening System
Belt Thickness
2 mm
kN/m Max
Not Applicable
Min. Pulley Diameter
25 mm
Alligator® Staple Fastening System
Belt Thickness
1.5 mm - 6.4 mm
kN/m Max
17 kN/m - 35 kN/m
Min. Pulley Diameter
50 mm - 102 mm
Alligator® Lacing Fastening System
Belt Thickness
Up thru 12.7 mm
kN/m Max
4.3 kN/m - 35 kN/m
Min. Pulley Diameter
25 mm - 356 mm
Alligator® Rivet Fastening System
Belt Thickness
5 mm - 5.8 mm
kN/m Max
52 kN/M
Min. Pulley Diameter
88 mm
Alligator® Spiral Lace Fastening System
Belt Thickness
1.6 mm - 4.6 mm
kN/m Max
8.7 kN/m
Min. Pulley Diameter
10 mm - 15 mm
Alligator® Plastic Rivet Fastening System
Belt Thickness
Up thru 3.2 mm
kN/m Max
7 kN/m - 11 kN/m
Min. Pulley Diameter
38 mm - 75 mm
Alligator® V-Belt Fastening System
Belt Thickness
Not Applicable
kN/m Max
Not Applicable
Min. Pulley Diameter
Not Applicable