Proper functioning of conveyor belts is crucial for the operations of manufacturing plants, mining industry, fossil power plant and other industries. The conveyor system is constantly exposed to tough working conditions resulting in wear and tear. Minor issues have to be addressed to ensure it does not turn into bigger ones at a later stage. Constant wear and tear can lead to premature failure resulting in downtime. A small tear can grow bigger and it can completely fail the system. This is where choosing the right Conveyor Belt Repair Material comes into play. A broken belt can lead to snags in the production environment and ultimately financial and production losses.

The environment is challenging and requires regular repairs and replacement of spares to sustain the abrasion and impact. At times repairs can be time consuming and it requires special equipment and some tedious work. The belt can be replaced in case of complete malfunctioning but this could be an expensive proposition but it could lead to downtime till a new belt is replaced.

Conveyor belt repair methods

There are many different types of repair methods including mechanical fasteners, hot vulcanization and cold bond resins.

• Hot vulcanization is a chemical process consisting of forming a cross link between individual polymer molecules where the rubber is treated using pressure and heat. The rubber is compressed in between two plates that results in a strong chemical bond.
• Mechanical fasteners come with simple installation process and are formed using special steel components. The metallic clips can be installed within one hour using hand tools depending on the belt thickness and width.
• Cold bond resins are a reliable alternative to both of the above repair techniques as the two rips the conveyor belts. In cold bonding the material used is durable and elastic giving good abrasion and resistance from tear.