Belts used in heavier duty applications need more robust hardware attached with bolts or rivets. Belts with light tension ratings of 160 pounds per inch of belt width can be laced with wire hooks, bars, stapled plates, or plastic hinges. Belts used to carry heavier weights generally need higher tension to overcome friction and resistance in order to keep the belt from sagging into the conveyor’s components. Tension and belt rating – Limit the field further by taking note of the tension rating assigned by the belt’s manufacturer.Conveyor belt fasteners suited for this final thickness remain contenders for final selection. If you’re going to skive the belt – removing a section of the cover to give the fastener a better grip on the belt’s carcass – remember to deduct the skiving depth from the thickness determination. Friction with pulleys and conveyed materials cause compression and wear to both the top and bottom surfaces of the belt, reducing its thickness. Do not simply assume the belt remains at the same thickness it was when you bought it. Thickness – measure the belt’s thickness at the splice location.If you need to replace the fastener, examine your conveyor system and relay the following information to Accurate Industrial: Your belt’s characteristics will determine which lacing fastener should be used. Accurate Industrial carries several conveyor belt fastener options such as stainless steel, high-tensile steel, plastic, and Megalloy. Selecting the correct fastener, squaring the belt, and correctly installing the lacing are the keys to smooth, safe performance and maximum productivity. Specific types of belts are fabricated to accept certain types of fasteners. To make the right fastener choice for lacing new conveyor belts or repairing of existing belts, consider the belt’s material and application.
Unlike endless splicing, laced conveyor belts are fitted with mechanical conveyor belt fasteners to form the continuous loop required for operation. View the clipper lacing P.I.W.Many manufacturing, processing and packaging applications call for laced conveyor belts that can be disconnected and removed for maintenance, repair, and replacement. View the clipper lacing selection chart > Failure to do so will result in the hook opening or cracking in the knuckle area.
Particulate build up: if lacing is exposed to an abrasive dusty/fine granulate product, the hidden lace can protect the lace from material buildup that may cause premature failures.Hidden lace has the functionality of a spliced endless belt with the ease of installation of a clipper lace splice.Levelness: if the belt must run completely flat with no gauge increase at the splice, hidden lace may be a solution (e.g.Hidden Lace is used to protect the product being conveyed so that the metal lace does not mark up the product while being conveyed.The top cover is then slit at the center of the lace, leaving a splice that has the looks and benefits of an endless belt, but with the added benefit of being able to separate the clipper lace. Hidden lace is similar to the Overflap fabrication, but instead of a loose piece of cover material over the conveyor belt lace, the cover is hot vulcanized in place.