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There have been significant technical advancements in steel
cord belt splicing in the past several years. Our patented
Preform™ splices provide improved splice efficiency, along with
reduced splice time and improved performance. This means
more dollars in your pocket.
Conventional splice methods involve the use of cements and
rubber noodles. Cement drying time extends the overall
splicing time, while providing the opportunity for increased
contamination. The alternative laying of cord and noodle,
further extends splice time, as constant chalk line checking
and adjustment to the noodle width is necessary to maintain
cord alignment. Cord misalignment and contamination are
critical factors in the resultant splice performance.
Preform
™
Patented Splice Technology
Improves splice strength and saves time.
Preform™ Panel
This illustration shows how the top and bottom multi-groove
panels encase each cord, eliminating the need for noodles to
ensure cord alignment and uniformly accurate spacing.
Preform™ Splice Method
Preform™ splices utilize preformed, multi-grooved top and
bottom cover panels, eliminating the need for cements and
noodles. Cement drying times are eliminated, reducing the
possibility of splice contamination from dust infiltration. Cord
laying time is significantly reduced and the correct cord
spacing and alignment is virtually guaranteed. The result is
a stronger splice, with improved performance and life.
Improved Performance
Testing on the 2-Pulley Dynamic splice tester at our Technical
Center in Marysville, Ohio, shows the results of two identical
belts, one spliced using Preform™ and one spliced using
conventional splicing methods. This one test shows the
Preform™ splice to withstand 33% more load cycles, or a
theoretical 33% longer service life, than the conventional splice.
Static pull splice strength tests conducted at an independent
laboratory showed the Preform™ splice to be at least 10%
stronger than a conventional splice.
Savings
Preform™ splices have been made successfully in many
countries around the world. Savings of 16% to 25% were based
on actual field measurements, comparing one splice technique
versus the other, on the same belt, at the same time. Reduced
splicing time means more uptime and increased productivity.
24
hours to
splice using the
old method
18
hours to
splice using
Preform™
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Less Downtime
Preform™ Splices: 25% faster
Conventional
Preform™
More Uptime
2015
Heavyweight Conveyor Belts
Preform™