Performing a conveyor belt rip repair with Flexco® Bolt Solid Plate Fasteners

When belt damage occurs, it is critical to avoid the lengthy downtime and expensive repairs normally associated with returning conveyors to service after surprise belt rips. Whether the trouble is minor or major - a lengthwise rip, a small puncture, a soft spot or even a hole - there are rip repair methods that will temporarily preserve the integrity of the damaged belt and get it back in operation with minimal downtime.
Flexco product expert Russ Heintz demonstrates how easy it is to repair a rip or torn belt using Flexco® Bolt Solid Plate Fasteners.
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[@joeelias8270]

It's an excellent idea and fast way to joining a belt.

[@sowmamadou8889]

I like flexco products

[@vinithmurugesh9804]

Which tool is using for tightening nut for flexco fastener, because i tried 14 no socket but can't make good tightening, is this any special socket please suggest sockets type

[@FlexcoTube]

The recommended tool to tighten the Flexco nuts is using the Flexco Power Wrench. This wrench is designed with tabs that mate into the slots of the nuts and allows for lower profile and stronger grip into the belt. You can search for HW1, HW2, or HW3 in our handbook or website for the corresponding wrench size for your fastener you are installing.

[@manishchalodiya5557]

Very good 👍

[@charliecuyalazo7695]

Hola deberías enseñar la herramienta que perforó la faja.

[@alexplata4543]

simply the best wonderful 🇲🇽

[@yanmahendra7511]

what kind of fluid did you spray on the flexco unit before you locked it?

[@FlexcoTube]

Flexco Silicone Lubricant

[@lachlanmcintyre5748]

Can you make a tutorial on how to hand cut skives?

[@FlexcoTube]

For safety reasons Flexco does not promote skiving a belt by hand. For better results and for your safety consider the FSK Belt skiver: www.flexco.com/EN/Product-Systems/Belt-Maintenance-Tools/FSKsupsup-Belt-Skiver.htm

[@lachlanmcintyre5748]

@@FlexcoTube Well I am learning how to splice and thus, i am not interested in buying such a specialized product, my old man is a splicer with rema, and I always wear gloves whenever using knives, Could you please send a manual on the topic. Have a nice day.

[@marissatrax2541]

What do you do when the boat pops out of the back and then you can’t get it to fasten down?

[@FlexcoTube]

It is recommended to place wood or hard surface underneath to prevent the bolt from backing out. If the bolt does back out you can hammer them back into location making sure the tabs realign. In addition, hand tightening the nuts so the plates contact the belt cover will help prevent the bolt from backing out.

[@Saidumari]

Where can I buy the bolt breaker

[@FlexcoTube]

In the US this is the ordering number and item code information. If you are in a different region outside the US or Canada you can use this a reference and you should be all set- www.flexco.com/EN/Product/4423/BoltBreaker.htm

[@shravankumarcheruka3987]

What is the name & Specs of Tool & drill bit used for making holes?

[@FlexcoTube]

The tool is an ½” drive impact wrench with a max 250 ft. lbs. (339 Nm). The bit used for making the holes is the Flexco Power Punch. Depending on what size fastener you are installing you will need the corresponding punch size. To tighten the nuts you will need the Power Wrench. Once again choosing the correct size for the corresponding fastener size. Lastly, you will need the Quick Change Chuck to attach the Punch and Wrench to the impact wrench tool.

[@Tuan.ka_1976]

This is join a fabric belt, how about steel cord belt? Can you show me the way to join it

[@FlexcoTube]

Hello, you can use the same method to install rip repair on steel cable. Make sure you pick the correct fastener size to try to match the pitch of the cables so the bolts place between cables. The larger the fastener the better so you can lock in more cables for added strength.

[@Tuan.ka_1976]

FlexcoTube Thank you so much.

[@gorilla9519]

How about removing old worn flexcos?

[@FlexcoTube]

You can use the Flexco Cracking Chisel to break the nuts to then remove the bolts and worn plates. Another option is to grind an “X” on the nut to detach it from the bolt threads and then remove the bolt and worn plates. Make sure not to damage the belt if grinding the nut. You can then replace this area with a new Flexco if the holes are still in-tact.

[@toddkilmer7302]

I use a 2x10 piece of wood faced with 3-16 mild steel to support the belt. One smack with the cracking chisel with a 4 pound hammer does the trick.

[@Panchamoorthy84]

👍👍👍

[@hariyosuseno537]

What if the belt thinner than that...what do you use ?

[@FlexcoTube]

Bolt solid fasteners can go down to an overall thickness of 5mm at the thinnest belt size.

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