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Re: Splising Of Steep Angle Conveyor Belt

Posted on 28. Jan. 2005 - 06:05

Sketch no, comment yes:

There are four significant issues:

1. clamping for safety to hold and for release - releasing is the tricky part if you don't want to apply a shock wave when the clamp goes from static to dynamic holding. A single clamp, on a steep incline, is not encouraged and wil likely lead to some excitement.

2. handing vulcanizer on a steep slope is hazardous to personnel which I encourage a written procedure for the clients sake.

3. clamping for control of splice region to fix alignment is not trivial , is difficult, and should be done by an experienced vulcanizer with due digence credentials.

4. crane access is advised for handling heavy vulcanizer components. Usually this only can be done at the head or tail on a slope. There are civil cross cuts (roads) that allow crane to sit horizontal.

There are a lot more points to consider, but, you offer little other than academic interest. ■

Lawrence Nordell Conveyor Dynamics, Inc. website, email & phone contacts: www.conveyor-dynamics.com nordell@conveyor-dynamics.com phone: USA 360-671-2200 fax: USA 360-671-8450

Splicing Of Steep Angle Conveyor

Posted on 31. Jan. 2005 - 05:06

Dear Mr. Nordel,

Thanks for your reply.But it is not clear to me.I wanted to know how they adjust the pitch of cleat. During splicing whether they cut the side wall or not?Please write.

Regrads.

A.Banerjee ■

Re: Splising Of Steep Angle Conveyor Belt

Posted on 6. Feb. 2005 - 09:52

Hi A Banerjee

Please provide further details such as Belt Type i.e. Steel cord, Fabric, Lift, Angle, Width, Length and I may be able to assist. ■

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Re: Splising Of Steep Angle Conveyor Belt

Posted on 7. Feb. 2005 - 05:26

Dear MR.Baker,

Sorry, for late reply. I wanted to know the general idea only. It is no way releated to any specific application.However,you may consider the following:

-Belt with,mm ....... 800

-Type of fabric....... NN

- Profile..... 10m Hor. then 20m at 45 deg. & then 6m Hor.

Regards.

A.Banerjee ■

Re: Splising Of Steep Angle Conveyor Belt

Posted on 7. Feb. 2005 - 06:10

Hi A Banerjee

If its standard ply belt, remove sidewall and cleats and treat it as any other splice.

Replace sidewall and cleats, adjust and space cleats to suit.

Take note of the manufacturer’s recommendations for this particular application.

Also note Mr. Nordell's post above. ■

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Splicing Belts On Steep Angles

Posted on 7. Feb. 2005 - 10:20

Mr Banajee,

In respect to preparation Mr Nordell is correct but there are many issues as you cannot successfully splice a belt if the belt within the splice area is under any tension. One technique I have seen used frequently on high angle belts is release of the tail pulley so you can pull a section of the belt into a horizontal position, usually at the head end. The belt then can be securely clamped and spliced normally. Generally to be successful it does require some removal of hardware so you can ensure the belt within the splice area is under no tension. It is also extremely important you follow the belt manufacturers recommendation on the cool down period for the splice as once the clamps etc are removed the splice is immediately subject to tension. If a splice is subject to stress before the rubber is fully cured it can move and inevitably this movement is not uniform and you end up with a splice that is not square. Hope this helps.

Col Benjamin ■