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P R O D U C T H A N D B O O K
How Flexco
®
Rivet Solid Plate
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 Need
for 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.
FLEXCO
®
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).