HEAVYDUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Welcome to Flexco Bolt Solid

HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Welcome to Flexco® Bolt Solid Plate

• Engineered to meet the demands of the toughest materialhandling applications. • Commonly used for highly abrasive materials. • Can be applied to belts mechanically rated up to 105 k. N/m (620 P. I. W. ). HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Applications

• • Coal Hard-Rock Mining Foundries Grain Elevators Aggregate Plants Steel Mills Recycling HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Applications

Fastener Size Belt Thickness Range mm (in. ) For Belts with Mechanical Fastener Ratings up to k. N/m (P. I. W. ) Recommended Minimum Pulley Diameter* mm (in. ) 1 5 -11 (3/16 -7/16) 30 (150) 300 (12) 140 5 -11 (3/16 -7/16) 40 (225) 350 (14) 190 8 -14 (5/16 -9/16) 60 (330) 450 (18) 1 -1/2 11 -17 (7/16 -11/16) 50 (300) 450 (18) 2 14 -21 (9/16 -13/16) 75 (440) 750 (30) 2 -1/4 14 -30 (9/16 -1 -3/16) 105 (620) 900 (36) 2 -1/2 19 -25 (3/4 -1) 75 (450) 1050 (42) 3 24 (15/16) & over 100 (560) 1200 (48) * Operating tension 75%-100% of Belt Rating HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Selection Guide

• Strong, sift-free splice with superior holding ability. • Compression fastener – plates are mounted above and below the belt with high tensile strength bolts. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Superior Strength

• Specially formed teeth penetrate deep into the belt carcass – without damaging the carcass fibers. • Teeth add strength and pull-out resistance. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Superior Strength

• Specially designed templets, punches and boring tools make it easy to quickly and accurately punch holes into belts. • Fasteners can be installed on site using portable hand or power tools. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Easy Installation

• Exclusive Flexco piloted bolt speeds installation. • Piloted bolt tips cradle nuts securely in place – aligning the bolt and nut threads as the nut is turned. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Easy Installation

• 90° splice is the most commonly used splice pattern for standard troughing and non-troughing bulk conveyors. • Requires the fewest fasteners. • Easiest and quickest to install. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Splice Pattern – 90°

• Can be installed in situations where pulley diameters are as much as 25% smaller than the recommended size. • Angled splice distributes tension over a greater belt area. • Passes more smoothly over pulleys and under cleaners. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Splice Pattern – 45°

• Costs substantially less than a vulcanized splice. • Quicker to install than a vulcanized splice and can be installed by your own maintenance crew. • Can be installed on belts with a mechanical fastener rating up to 123 k. N/m (700 P. I. W. ). HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Wedlok® High Tension Splice

• Use standard Flexco Bolt Solid Plate fasteners to repair belt edge tears and holes. • Three-bolt Rip Plate fasteners can be used to bridge ‘soft’ spots. • For jagged lengthwise tears, standard fasteners can be combined with threebolt Rip Plate fasteners. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Rip Repair

• When belt top covers are 4. 8 mm (3/16”) or more, we recommend countersinking (recessing) fasteners. • Provides deeper penetration of fastener teeth into the carcass. • Reduces fastener exposure and extends splice life. • Reduces noise on return idlers. • Smaller fasteners may be used in applications with smaller pulley diameters. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Recessed Bolt Solid Plate

• The only tools needed are a templet and portable hand power tools. • Impact wrench driven power tools are recommended since they can speed installation time by at least 50% HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Installation Tools & Supplies

• 90° and 45° Templets simplify installation by providing an accurate guide for precise placement of bolt holes. • Lengths for all standard belt widths are available. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Installation Tools & Supplies

• With a hammer and the Flexco® Cracking Chisel, worn top plates can be easily replaced without replacement of the entire splice. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Installation Tools & Supplies

• Flexco-Lok® Tape is a rigid tape that helps eliminate belt ripple on plied or solid -woven belting, so belts run smoothly over pulleys and under cleaners. • Also helps seal the splice against seepage of fines and moisture. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Installation Tools & Supplies

• Make straighter cuts – time after time – with the lightweight, easy-to-use 840 Series Belt Cutter. • Cuts in both directions. • Designed to enhance operator safety. • Grips belts securely. • Safety blade is shielded from operator contact. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Installation Tools & Supplies

• Portable, lightweight FSK™ Belt Skiver adjusts easily and precisely to various cutting depths. • Use on rubbercovered belts with top covers of 4. 5 mm (3/16”) or more. • Provides skives from 1. 5 -10 mm (1/16”-3/8”) deep in a single pass. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Installation Tools & Supplies

• Far-Pul® HD® Belt Clamps are easy-touse, lightweight and specially engineered for heavy-duty applications. • Load capacity up to 2. 7 metric tons (3 tons) when used with two 1 -1/2 ton comealongs. • Provides even tensioning across entire belt width. • Securely grips belts up to 25 mm (1”) thick. • Easily adjusts to fit a variety of belt widths. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Installation Tools & Supplies

All the advantages of Bolt Solid Plate plus: • Increased splice life – less exposure to wear • Increased impact protection of fasteners • Improved cleaner/fastener interface • Reduced cleaner blade bounce and chatter • Reduced conveyor noise HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Flexco® VP™- Advantages

• Ideal for highly abrasive materials. • Sand • Crushed Stone • Salt • Gravel • Limestone • Coal HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Flexco® VP™ - Applications

Fastener Size Belt Thickness Range mm (in. ) For Belts with Mechanical Fastener Ratings up to k. N/m (P. I. W. ) Recommended Minimum Pulley Diameter mm (in. ) 140 VP 5 -11 (3/16 - 7/16) 40 (225) 350 (14) 190 VP 8 -14 (5/16 – 9/16) 60 (330) 450 (18) 2 VP 14 -21 (9/16 – 13/16) 75 (440) 750 (30) HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Flexco® VP™ - Selection Guide

• Available with steel or abrasion resistant Meg. Alloy® bottom plates. • 140 VP and 190 VP are provided in sixplate strips. 2 VP is provided in four-plate strips. • Order in box or bucket quantities. • Box quantities provide enough fasteners to splice a 900 mm (36”) belt. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Flexco® VP™ - Selection Guide

• VP Templets simplify installation by providing a guide for accurate bolt-hole placement. • VP Templets are yellow dichromate plated for easy identification. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS 90° Templet for VP™

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