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Top Cover
›
Protects steel cords
›
Various compounds available
Bottom Cover
›
Protects steel cords
›
Various compounds
available
›
Low energy
options available
Steel Cord
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Provides superior bonding to covers
and insulation gum
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Allows high flexibility and low elongation
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Galvanized to provide barrier against corrosion
Insulation Gum
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Penetrates and adheres to steel cords
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Provides superior corrosion resistance
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Provides improved splice efficiency
Conveyor Belt Components
the cover rubbers. Top and bottom covers provide maximum
protection to the steel cord. The cover compounds are
specifically designed to meet the demands of the application
and are available in a wide variety of rubber types and gauges.
Flexsteel® Belts’ steel cord provides superior impact resistance,
with the number and size being selected to meet the desired
operating tension and application needs. The insulation gum is
specifically designed to encapsulate each steel cord filament to
reduce internal friction while providing enhanced adhesion to
Flexsteel
®
Belts
ContiTech Flexsteel® belts are custom designed to meet the specific needs of the given
application, providing superior protection against the abuse of conveying virtually
any material.
Flexsteel® Stacker® ST3500/48 3/4 in. x 1/4 in.
Belt Construction
Belt
Width
Belt Breaking
Strength
(
in kilonewtons per
meter width)
Top Cover
Gauge
Bottom or Pulley
Cover Gauge
Rubber
Compound
Belt Construction Nomenclature Example
2015
Heavyweight Conveyor Belts
Flexsteel® Belt Construction