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P R O D U C T H A N D B O O K
Fasteners Work
The Flexco® BR™ fastener
offers longer service life in
demanding, higher-tension
applications and is an
excellent replacement for vulcanized splicing in a wide
range of industries.
Designed for high strength synthetic carcass belting, the
fastener is installed with a staggered pattern of rivets to
ensure maximum grip on the belt fibers. Working between
these fibers without severing them, the strength of the belt
is left intact. The specially-shaped head of each pilot nail
works with the installation tool’s anvil plate to “self-set”
the rivets.
The same hammer blows that drive and set the rivets also
tightly compress the fastener plates for the strongest
possible splice. The broad width and heavy gauge of the
plates give extended wear life. These plates compress
uniformly and are specially coined so there are no high
spots or edges to hang up.
Applications Installation Method WhatYou Needfor Installation
• Sand
• Gravel
• Crushed Stone
• Grain
• Coal
• Cement
• Salt
Designed for fast, simple installation.
All that is needed is a hammer and
the portable MBRT tool. Belt ends
and fastener strip are held in proper
alignment. Upon proper alignment, the
rivets can be hammer-driven and set
from the top side of belt.
• Fasteners
• Rivets
• Flexco Installation Tool
• Hammer
How to Specify
the Correct Flexco ®
Rivet Solid Plate
Fastener
Fastener Metal
Selection Hinge Pin Selection
1. Determine Belt Tension (PIW).
2. Measure your Belt Thickness.
3. Measure the Diameter of the
Smallest Pulley in your Drive with
Belt Wrap more than 90°.
4. Choose the fastener size that is
appropriate for your specifications
in the selection chart below.
Steel. For most applications, plated
steel is recommended.
MegAlloy®. For superior resistance to
wear and abrasion.
Stainless Steel. Type 316 Stainless
Steel provides extra resistance to
abrasion, magnetic attraction and
corrosion from acids and chemicals.
Everdur®. Spark-free material compared
to steel and fully non-magnetic.
No Hinge Pin Required.
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Rivet Solid Plate Fastening System
Flexco® Rivet Solid Plate Fastener Selection Chart
Fastener Size
For Belts With
Mechanical
Fastener Ratings
Up To:
Belt Thickness Range
Recommended Min. Pulley Diameter
Operating Tension
75-100% of Belt Rating
Operating Tension
50-75% of Belt Rating
Operating Tension
Under 50% of Belt
Rating
P.I.W. kN/m in. mm in. mm
in. mm in. mm
BR6 400* 70* 1/4-21/32 6.5-17 14 350
BR10 650 114 7/32-11/16 6-17 18 450 16 400 14 350
BR14 800 140 13/32-15/16 10-24 36 900 34 860 34 860
* Contact Flexco Engineering for applications greater than 400 PIW (70kN/m).