The application of a conveyor belt supposes correct sizing of the belt, its volumetric load and the structural supports for installation. Belt size is based on volumetric data of the transported materials, the characteristics of the materials, the length and elevation of the transport. Roller types, pulleys diameters, radii of vertical curves, curvature of the drums, transition distance etc., are characteristics which are identified on the basis of the elasticity of the inserts and flexibility of the carcass as function of the width and number of plies.

JOINTS

For EP fabric belts we recommend step joints with inclined cut at one third of the belt's width. With properly sized steps, this system allows forjoints with excellent safety margins and will movement over the splice equal to the slide movement between original plies.
Step length is sized according to the type and number of plieces composing carcass at least 150 and most 300 mm.
L= 1 /3b + step length (No. of cloths - 1 ) + 50 mm

MATERIALS FOR JOINTS AND BELT REPAIR

The hot-vulcanized joint of the conveyor belts is carried out by means of gradinatura of the cloths according to the traditional system. Duration and preservation of the materials:
The material is to be kept in a dry, ventilated place, protected against light and at a room temperature from 5° to + 25°C. By adopting these precautionary measures a validity of approximately 6 months will be obtained.