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Conveyor belts back in service in under two hours

Optimum conveyor belt life is achieved when the belt cover and carcass wear out at the same time but in the real world how often does that happen?

29/11/2018 11:16:50

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Commonly the belt cover will wear through leaving the carcass intact, an outcome that limits the life expectancy of the system. If running repairs aren’t incorporated into the maintenance strategy, the conveyor will inevitably need to be removed from
service well before its time. And worse still, the damage may lead to abrupt failure resulting in loss of production, unscheduled maintenance downtime and even injury.

So, when is repair feasible? The most important question is whether the tensile strength
of the carcass on the damaged belt is sufficient to withstand drive and take-up forces. If it isn’t, then replacing the section may be the best option. But if the damage is to the cover alone and even if a significant
area is affected, the good news is there is a simple, quick-fix. Proven to provide a lasting repair in the most hostile of environments, this LOCTITE solution is based on polyurethane technology.

Polyurethane adhesives are supplied as one or two-part
systems and can be used for a wide variety of applications. They are available in very rigid grades through to extremely flexible adhesives such as LOCTITE PC 7350 designed specifically for conveyor belt repair.

Read the full article in the December issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.