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Conveyors are one of the most heavily used equipment in quarrying operations and sudden belt-splice failures often results in considerable downtime. There are different ways of repairing conveyors belts and operators must clearly understand which type of repairs is ideal for their operations. The common types of repairing methods include vulcanization, mechanical belt fastening, bolt-attached fastening and rivet-attached fastening. A discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each type of conveyor belt repair method is presented., In a quarry's material handling operations, conveyors hold one of the most important keys to productivity. Sudden belt-splice failures and extended repair downtimes, however, often contribute to low system availability. [...]

This is the second in a series of special equipment sections that will appear in Pit & Quarry. The Maximum Production Series focuses on individual equipment groups, and is designed [...]

When splicing conveyor belts with mechanical fasteners, it is important to remember that accurate squaring of the belt ends before installing the splice is essential to better conveyor performance. A [...]

Plate-type belt-fastener systems can keep heavy-duty conveyor-belt operations moving material. In aggregate production, conveyors hold an important key to productivity. In many cases, conveyor downtime is related to mechanical problems [...]

An important consideration in cement plants is the pliability of rubber belts. Such flexibility depends on intensive and continuous maintenance to prevent unplanned interruptions to cement production. Mechanical conveyor-belt splicing usually takes the form of clips which are normally raised above the the belt and present problems when cleaning. A solution is simply to lower fastener edges by removing a strip of top rubber from the belt, so extending the life of cleaner blades and belt splices.