HOT OR COLD VULCANISING

Vulcanization creates a splice by using heat and/or chemicals. This mode of splicing is more involved and requires special tools, expertise, and a clean, temperature-and-moisture-controlled environment. If done correctly, however, this type of splice is smoother and typically more durable than a mechanical splice. there are two types of Vulcanization: hot and cold.

Hot vulcanization creates splices by using heat and pressure through use of a vulcanizing press.

Cold vulcanization creates a splice through use of chemicals that bond two pieces of belt. Both types of vulcanization require more time and preparation than mechanical splices. Also, only certain belts, used in certain types of environments, lend themselves to vulcanization. Because the belt must be taken apart and removed from the conveyor system, vulcanization is more of a long-term splicing solution for applications that are light-duty and don’t require constant repairs and extensions of the belt.

MECHANICAL FASTNERS

Mechanical Belt Fastening is the process of joining conveyor belt ends by metal hinges or plates.

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.

In heavy-duty applications like quarry, cement, mining and aggregate, there are two main belt fastener types: Hinged Plate and Solid Plate.

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