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ContiTech     Specialist in Rubber Technology




Edition



Conveyor Belting

Manual for
Mechanical Engineers




Continental Aktiengesellschaft

                                                1
ContiTech Specialist in Rubber Technology




                                   CONTI® Conveyor Belting
                                   ContiTech manufactures Conveyor Belting for all branches of industry and
                                   for a wide range of applications. The product range comprises Textile-Ply
                                   and Steel Cable Conveyor Belts, as well as Special-Purpose Conveyor Belts
                                   and a versatile range of accessories.

                                   CONTI Conveyor Belt Edition
                                   ContiTech issues a series of informative Conveyor Belt publications on
                                   the subject of conveyor system engineering. Brochures published to date
                                   contain a wealth of general and product-specific information, guidance on
                                   conveyor belt installation and repair, technical data for conveyor system
                                   design and application engineering, plus details on available accessories
                                   and belt types. Other topics are currently in preparation.

                                   Conveyor Belting Manual for Mechanical Engineers
                                   This brochure is the first time concise documentation has been compiled
                                   covering all aspects of a mechanical engineer's working environment.
                                   A thorough understanding and careful monitoring of the system are
                                   essential to ensure reliable operation of a conveyor belt line. Invaluable
                                   information is provided on the structure of a conveyor belt, preparing the
                                   site for belt installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, repair and
                                   seasonal system shutdown.

                                   ContiTech

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                                   Worldwide application

                                   Latest technology in production and development




                                                                                                                   3
Responsibilities of the mechanical engineer
 Planning                     Ordering                      Installation




Conti offers                  Conti offers                   Conti offers
Product information           Quality                        Engineers who provide
                                                             expert advice
Computer service              Punctual order-servicing
System design data                                           Site delivery
                              Comprehensive range
Technical advice                                             Packaging
                              Your advantages are
Project studies
                                Pre-shipment release         Your advantages are
Problem analysis
                                through a neutral body of       Recommendations for
Research and development        quality assurance               optimum belt installation
Standardization                 engineers                       time and cost-saving
                                conformity with agreed
Your advantages are             grades of quality               Coordination of delivery
                                                                direct delivery of belt
  Decision-making aids          Monitoring of project           to site; protection from
  the right choice of belt      schedules                       damage during
                                smooth timing                   transportation
  Low-cost design
  optimum economy
  Effective standartization
  less stock required
  Smooth and clean
  operation of the
  conveyor system
  minimal maintenace
Splicing                    Comissioning                  Inspection




Conti offers                 Conti offers                   Conti offers
Optimized splicing systems   Belt approval                  Belt inspections
Splicing materials           Troubleshooting guidance       Repair service
Vulcanization                Expert on-site advice          Instruction and training
                                                            of vulcanizers and
Fundamental research                                        maintenance staff
                             Your advantages are
Your advantages are            Localization and
                               elemination of trouble       Your advantages are
  Splicing materials           spots                          Expert opinions and
  specially developed for      limitation of damage           reports
  each belt type               risk                           minimizing of overall risk
  optimum strength
  at splice                    Belt commissioning              Assessment of the belt`s
                               without problems                condition
  Provision of latest          minimum delay in                systematic repairs
  vulcanizing equipment        starting conveyor service
  uniform curing                                               Repair materials to suit
                                                               each type of belt
  Own fitters                                                  optimum service life
  excellent knowledge of
  materials and belts                                          Trained maintenance staff
                                                               low-cost repairs
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                                      Quality assurance                       Advisory service
                                      at ContiTech                            at ContiTech
                                              ®
                                      CONTI Conveyor Belting and              CONTI's Application Engineers
                                      Conveyor Belting Accessories are        assist in determining the technically
                                      state-of-the-art products in every      and economically most suitable type
                                      aspect of material specification and    of CONTI product for the specific
                                      product design. This is guaranteed      application. Backed by the R & D
                                      by Continental's in-house quality       division of ContiTech, our consultants
                                      assurance experts. All CONTI            are able to provide not only the
                                      products undergo rigid, independent     optimum solution but one precisely
                                      quality controls throughout and after   tailored to end-product service
                                      manufacturing to ensure uniformity      requirements.
                                      and a constant high standard of
                                      technical excellence.
ContiTech   Specialist in Rubber Technology




Conveyor Belt Service



Conveyor Belting
Manual for
Mechanical Engineers
Edited by
Dr.-Ing. R. Alles
Dipl.-Ing. G. Böttcher
Obering. W. Ernst


Published by
Continental Aktiengesellschaft, Hannover, Germany
2nd Edition 1990
1      Structure and identification                     5   Commissioning _____________ 32
        of conveyor belts _____________ 2                5.1 Tensionieng the belt_________________ 32
  1.1   Tension members ____________________ 2           5.2 Starting the belt_____________________ 32
1.1.1   Conveyor belts with textile plies _________ 2    5.3 Training the belt ____________________ 33
1.1.2   Steel cable conveyor belts _____________ 5
  1.2   Covers _____________________________ 6           6   Operation and problem solving _ 40
1.2.1   Cover thickness______________________ 6          6.1 Daily inspection of the conveyor belt;
1.2.2   Cover grade ________________________ 6               causes of belt damage _______________ 40
1.2.3   Cover reinforcement __________________ 8         6.2 Dai!y inspection of the system__________ 42
1.2.4   Cover patterns ______________________ 8
                                                         7   Maintenance and repair _______ 44
 2      Ordering and storing _________ 12                 7.1 Repair materials ____________________   44
  2.1 How to order conveyor belts ___________ 12          7.2 Repairing damage with
                                                                           ®
2.1.1 Example of how to order______________ 12                CONREMA repair materials___________     46
2.1.2 Delivery of endless belts _____________ 12        7.2.1 Repairing damaged covers ___________    46
  2.2 Delivery and storage _________________ 13         7.2.2 Repairing penetrations and damage
2.2.1 Packaging _________________________ 13                  to the fabric________________________   48
      Technical data for textile tension
      members __________________________ 13              8   Seasonal shutdown and
      Diagrams showing different roll                        winter operation _____________ 54
      diameters ______________________ 14-17
2.2.2 Storage ___________________________ 18
                                                         Index _________________________ 56
 3      Preparations for installation ___ 20
 3.1 Preparing the structure _______________ 20
     Drive pulley ________________________ 20           Conveyor belt systems -
     Take-up station _____________________ 21           Troubleshooting guide
     Idlers and idler sets __________________ 21        (Supplement)
     Scrapers __________________________ 21
     Loading and transfer chutes ___________ 22
               ®
     CORREX abrasion resistant material ____ 22
  3.2 Preparations for pulling the belt onto
      the structure _______________________ 23
3.2.1 Hanging the belt roll in let-off stands ____ 23
3.2.2 Pulling in the belt ___________________ 23

 4      Splicing conveyor belts ______ 26
  4.1   Splicing fabric-ply conveyor belts _______ 26
4.1.1   Mechanical splices (detachable) _______ 26
4.1.2   Vulcanized splices (non detachable) ____ 26
  4.2   Splicing steel cable conveyor belts ______ 29
ContiTech       Specialist in Rubber Technology                         1
                                                  1.1 Tension members

Structure and                                     1.2 Covers

identification
of conveyor belts




Aerial cableway is replaced
by a belt conveyor
1   Structure and identification of conveyor belts




                                       Structure and identification
                                       of conveyor belts
                                       Dimensions, test values, designations, etc. of conveyor belts are specified in
                                       the following standards:
                                       DIN 22101 Belt conveyors for bulk materials
                                       DIN 22102 Conveyor belts with textile plies
                                       DIN 22103 Flame resistant conveyor belts
                                       DIN 22104 Antistatic conveyor belts
                                       DIN 22109 Textile-ply conveyor belts for coal mining
                                       DIN 22131 Steel cable conveyor belts
                                       DIN 22129 Steel cable conveyor belts for underground coal mining (draft)
                                       Ordering and delivery of conveyor belts are based on specifications given in
                                       the above standards. Any dimensions or other requirements deviating
                                       from the corresponding standard are subject to special agreement with the
                                       manufacturer.

                                       1.1   Tension members
                                       Conveyor belts are reinforced with one or more plies of special textile fabric
                                       or one layer of adjacent steel cables.
                                       The following code letters denote the type of material used as
                                       reinforcement.
                                       B cotton
                                       Z high-strength viscose staple fibre
                                       R high-strength rayon
                                       P polyamide (trade names such as "Nylon", "Perlon")
                                       E polyester (trade names such as "Trevira", "Diolen")
                                       D aramide (trade names such as "Kevlar”, "Arenka")
                                       St steel cables

                                       1.1.1 Conveyor belts with textile plies
                                       In virtually all cases, square-woven fabric of various kinds of weave is used
                                       for conveyor belts. The terms "warp" (running parallel to the length of
                                       the cloth) and "weft" (running across the width of the cloth) have been taken
                                       over from the weaving process.

                                       During the years of pioneering belt development, only cotton was used as a
                                       textile material. The advancement to fully synthetic fibres brought with it
                                       the manufacture of new high-strength types of fabric, leading to a decisive
                                       change and improvement in the structure and performance of conveyor
                                       belts.

                                       Polyester:
                                       Fully synthetic, high strength with low elongation, high workload capacity,
                                       largely resistant to acids and alkalis, unaffected by moisture (at normal
                                       temperatures).

                                       Polyamide:
                                       Fully synthetic, high tear resistance, high elongation, rotproof, resistant to
                                       moisture and chemicals.

                                        Aramide;
                                       Fully synthetic, highly aromatic polyamide fibre with extra high strength and
                                       low elongation; has the advantages of all fully synthetic fibres, is flame-
                                       resistant without undergoing special treatment and is gaining significance in
                                       the manufacture of high-strength textile-ply belts.

2
Structure and identification of conveyor belts        1

Whereas earlier types of conveyor belt used to be reinforced with a
"purebred" fabric, specialists in textile technology have since developed
fabrics with combinations of different materials. Depending on the physical
properties of the warp and weft, these mixed fabrics give the belt the right
properties to meet specific in-service requirements. Textile plies are
identified by two capital letters.The first letter shows the material used in
warp direction and the second letter shows that used in weft direction.

e.g. EP (warp: polyester/weft: polyamide)

Good properties fort he warp are:
High strength, low permanent elongation, hence short take-ups. Strength
and elongation even remain unaffected by wet conditions, rotproof.

Good properties for the weft are:
High elastic elongation, hence good troughability and large filling cross
section, good workload capacity and therefore a good resistance to
mechanical destruction.

In addition, brief reference should also be made at this point to the types of
fabric commonly used for mining service:

e.g. Pb (the second letter is small)
This coding means that two different kinds of material have been twisted
together to form one thread. The capital letter stands for the material giving
the highest measure of strength.

Following the material code is the strength grading in figures according to
DIN 22102 standard specifications. The strength of the textile fabric and that
of the entire belt are stated in N/mm width (previously kg/cm width).

Strength values comply with the R10 standardized series of numbers
contained in DIN 323, i.e. 160, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800,1000,1250,
1600, 2000, 2500, 3150, 4000, 5000, 6300.
Identification coding of a conveyor belt could for instance read as follows:

   EP = type of fabric /1000 = overall strength in N/mm belt width /
   4 = number of plies

i.e. the belt's tension member with a strength of 1000 N/mm belt width
consists of 4 plies of polyester/polyamide textile fabric, EP 250.
The high strength and ability of fully synthetic blended fabric to withstand
high dynamic stressing enabled the number of plies to be reduced. This led
to the following generation of belts made by Continental:

                                                                            ®
1-ply belts (only for underground)                        CON-MONTEX
                                                                       ®
2-ply belts                                               CON-BITEX

Multi-ply belts




                                                                                 3
1      Structure and identification of conveyor belts

Technical Data (guide values)
Type                     Nominal           Elongation at     Thickness of   Tension       Elastic           Minimum         Minimum belt
                         strength at       break (longit.)   tension        member mass   elongation up     pulley          width at 30°
                         splice                              member         (w/o cover    to 10% of mini-   diameter (drive troughing angle
                                                             (belt core)    M or N)       mum breaking      pulley)
                                                                                          strength
                                                                                          (longit.)
                         in N/mm           in %              in mm          in kg/m2      in%               in mm          in mm
2-ply belts (with thick intermediate rubber layer)
CON-            200/2 200             12-16        3.5                      3.9           0.6 - 1.2           250               400
       ®
BITEX           250/2 250                          3.7                      4.1                               315               400
                 315/2      315                              3.9            4.3                               315               400
                 400/2      400                              4.1            4.6                               400               400
                 500/2      500                              4.7            4.8                               400               500
                 630/2      630                              5.2            6.1                               500               500
                 800/2      800                              6.3            6.4                               500               650
                1000/2 1000                                  7.1            7.9                               630               800
                1250/2 1250                                  7.7            8.8                               800              1000
2-ply belts
CON-             200/2      100             12-16            1.8            1.9           0.6 - 1.2           200               400
MULTEX           250/2      125                              2.0            2.3                               250               400
                 315/2      160                              2.2            2.4                               250               400
                 400/2      200                              2.6            2.8                               315               400
                 500/2      250                              3.2            3.2                               400               500
                 630/2      315                              3.8            4.2                               500               500
                 800/2      400                              4.8            4.8                               630               650
                1000/2      500                              5.8            5.9                               630               800
                1250/2      630                              6.2            6.5                               800               800
3-ply belts
CON-             315/3      200             12-16            2.7            2.8           0.6 - 1.2           315               400
MULTEX           400/3      250                              3.0            3.4                               315               400
                 500/3      315                              3.3            3.7                               400               500
                 630/3      400                              3.9            4.2                               500               500
                 800/3      500                              4.8            4.8                               500               650
                1000/3      630                              5.7            6.4                               630               800
                1250/3      800                              7.2            7.2                               800               800
4-ply belts
CON-             400/4      315             12-16            3.2            3.8           0.6 - 1.2           400               400
MULTEX           500/4      400                              4.0            4.5                               500               500
                 630/4      500                              4.4            4.9                               500               500
                 800/4      630                              5.2            5.6                               630               650
                1000/4      800                              6.4            6.4                               800               800
                1250/4 1000                                  7.6            8.5                               800              1000
                1600/4 1250                                  9.6            9.6                             1000               1000
5-ply belts
CON-             500/5      400             12-16            4.0            4.7           0.6 - 1.2           500               500
MULTEX           630/5      500                              5.0            5.7                               630               500
                 800/5      630                              5.5            6.1                               630               650
                1000/5      800                              6.5            7.0                               800               800
                1250/5 1000                                  8.0            8.0                             1000               1000
                1600/5 1250                                  9.5            10.6                            1000               1200
                2000/5 1600                                  12.0           12.0                            1250               1200
               Other types of belt available on request

4
Aufbau und Kennzeichnung der Fördergurte                1

                                                1.1.2 Steel cable conveyor belts
                                                All ContiTech Steel Cable Conveyor Belts bear the registered trade name
                                                                ®
                                                of STAHLCORD .

                                                Reinforcement for steel cable conveyor belts is in the form of one ply of
                                                high-tensile steel cables embedded in rubber and arranged in one plane
                                                                                                              ®
                                                running parallel to each other longitudinally. STAHLCORD Conveyor Belts
                                                are ideally suited to long-distance conveyors due to the high breaking
                                                strength of the steel cables. The belt construction itself plus the high-tensile
                                                                                                                       ®
                                                steel cables enclosed on all sides by rubber provide STAHLCORD
                                                Conveyor Belts with a high resistance to impact damage at conveyor feed
                                                points, even when handling large lump-size material and where large drop
                                                                                        ®
                                                heights are concerned. STAHLCORD Conveyor Belts also have a good
                                                troughability.
                                                Identification and dimensions are specified in DIN 22131 (Standard
                                                DIN 22129 "Steel cable belts for underground coal mining" is available in
                                                draft version). Coding for the tension member is made up as follows:

                                                  St = steel cables / 2000 = overall strength in N/mm belt width

                                                Since only one layer of steel cables is embedded in the rubber according to
                                                DIN 22131, the figure after the oblique which appears in the coding
                                                reference for textile-ply belts does not apply in this case.
                                                Strengths of steel cable conveyor belts currently range from 500 N/mm to
                                                7300 N/mm. The strength of the belt is determined by the strength of the
                                                steel cables and their spacing (pitch).
                                                Grades of strength specified in DIN 22 131 are supplemented by special
                                                versions according to the R 20 series.
Technical Data (guide values)
 Type                    Nominal        Pitch             Thickness of   Tension member mass           Minimum          Minimum
                         strength                         tension        (belt core) without covers    pulley           cover
                         at splice                        member                                       diameter         thickness
                                                          (belt core)    (M or N)         (V)          (drive pulley)

                         in N/mm        in mm             in mm          in kg/m2         in kg/m2     in mm            in mm
 St 500                     500         12.5                2.8            5.3                   6.4       500           3
 St     630                 630         10                  2.8            5.8                   6.8       500           3
 St     800                 800         12                  3.6            7.4                   8.8       630           3
 St 1000                  1000          12                  4.0            8.9                  10.4       630           3
 St 1250                  1250          14                  4.7           10.6                  12.3       630           3
 St 1400                  1400          9                   4.0           10.3                  11.6       630           3
 St 1600                  1600          15                  5.5           12.8                  14.7       800           4
 St 1800                  1800          13.5                5.5           13.5                  15.4       800           4
 St 2000                  2000          12                  5.5           14.3                  16.2       800           4
 St 2250                  2250          11                  5.5           15.0                  16.8       800           4
 St 2500                  2500          15                  7.0           18.0                  20.3      1000           5
 St 2800                  2800          13.5                7.0           19.0                  21.3      1000           5
 St 3150                  3150          15                  7.8           22.0                  24.5      1250           5.5
                                1
 St 3500                  3500 )        15                  8.2           23.6                  26.3      1250           5.5
                                1
 St 4000                  4000 )        15                  8.8           26.6                  29.4      1250           6.5
                                1
 St 4500                  4500 )        16                  9.6           29.0                  32.1      1400           7
                                1
 St 5000                  5000 )        17                 10.7           33.0                  36.3      1600           7.5
                                1
 St 5400                  5600 )        17                 11.7           36.2                  39.9      1600           8
                                1
 St 6300                  6300 )        18                 12.2           40.4                  44.0      1600           8.5
                                1
 St 7300                  7300 )        19                 13.1           43.9                  47.7      1800           9

                                                                                                                                    5
1) without allowances according to DIN 22101
1   Structure and identification of conveyor belts


                                       1.2     Covers
                                       If the reinforcement of a conveyor belt is to retain its strength, it must be
                                       given ample protection from mechanical damage and rotting. The tension
                                       member is therefore provided with a cover on the top or conveying side
                                       of the belt and also on the bottom side.

                                       1.2.1 Cover thickness
                                       Cover thicknesses are generally determined by the anticipated amount of
                                       wear caused by the conveyed material and measure between 0.5 and
                                       20.0 mm. A somewhat thinner bottom cover can be selected in most cases
                                       but the ratio of top to bottom cover thickness should not exceed about 3:1
                                       (cf. DIN 22101). Great differences between the two cover thicknesses can
                                       lead to undesired tensions within the belt and bulging of its edges due to
                                       shrinkage of the rubber following vulcanization.
                                       Minimum cover thicknesses are prescribed for steel cable conveyor belts
                                       (DIN 22101). Special attention when selecting the cover thicknesses can
                                       also optimize the lateral rigidity required for some applications.

                                       1.2.2 Cover grade
                                       It is easy to realize the different types of stressing a conveyor belt is
                                       subjected to when we consider the vast range of materials to be conveyed -
                                       literally anything from coal to foodstuffs. Similarly, the number of different
                                       cover grades to choose from is high.
                                       Basic qualities and main properties of a cover are specified in correspond-
                                       ing DIN standards and are distinguished by the letters shown below:


                                       Code letters

                                       Property                                         Steel cable belts             Fabric-ply belts
                                                                                        (DIN 22 131)                   (DIN 22 102)

                                       flame resistant                                                         F
                                       antistatic                                                              E
                                       flame resistant und antistatic*                           K                            S
                                       self-extinguishing and antistatic*                (DIN 22 131)          V      (DIN 22 109)
                                       resistant to elevated temperatures                                      T
                                       resistant to low temperatures                                           R
                                       resistant to oil and grease                                             G
                                       belts for foofstuffs                                                                   A
                                       belts for chemical products                                                            C
                                       belts with fixed mechanical                             M, N                     M, N, P, Q
                                       parameters
                                       special grades                                                          X
                                       * (Belt cover grades for coal mining service are subject to special conditions of approval
                                        issued by the German mines authorities.)

                                       It is quite possible that several of these properties have to be fulfilled by one
                                       belt, e.g. in the handling of freshly baked bread or confectionary, the
                                       cover may have to be white and resistant to oil and grease as well as higher
                                       temperatures.

                                       When ordering it is therefore extremely important to give a precise definition
                                       of the material to be conveyed and its characteristics.




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Structure and identification of conveyor belts              1

Properties of the most popular ContiTech cover grades (guide values)
DIN      Continental           Density   Suitable for            Permissible temperature**       Resistant    Tension   Colour   Polymer
Code     equivalent            p                                 in °C                           to oil and   member
                                                                 constant      peak              grease
                               kg/dm3                            min.   max. min.         max.
M        ATRB                  1.09      general conveying       -50    +60 -55           +70 no              any       black    NR
                                         (maximum                                                             type
                                         requirements)
N        CONTINENTAL 1.13                general conveying       -30    +60 -35           +70 no              any       black    NR/
         EXTRA                                                                                                type               SBR
                           ®
X        CONTI-CLEAN 1.12                heavy soiling       -50        +60 -55           +70 no              any       black    BR/NR
         (dirt repelled)                 (with high moisture                                                  type
                                         content)
N, K     FH                1.24          machine belts in        -30    +60 -35           +70 no              any       black    NR/BR
         (flame retardant)               open cast mines                                                      type

S, K     FW (flame             1.38      underground and         -30    +60 -35           +70 no              any       black    SBR
         resistant)                      surface                                                              type

V        V                     1.42      underground                  - +100      - +110 within               fabric    black    CR
         (self-                1.60      mining (maximum                                 limits               steel
         extinguishing)                  safety
                                         requirements)
                    ®
S, T     VULKAN            1.39          hot materials           -30 +110 -30 +130 within                     any       black    CR
         spezial                         with glowing                              limits                     type
         (flame resistant)               embers
                    ®
T        VULKAN -              1.13      hot materials           -30 +110 -40 +130 no                         any       black    SBR
         T 130                                                                                                type
                    ®
T        VULKAN                1.13      hot materials           -30 +130 -40 +150 no                         any       black    SBR
         extra-T150                                                                                           type

                    ®
T, C* VULKAN                   1.13      hot materials,          -30 +160 -40 +180 no                         fabric    black    IIR
      super - T 180                      also resistant to                                                    only
                                         acids and alkalis
G        TDAX                  1.17      oily, greasy            -10    +70 -20           +90 yes             fabric    black    NBR
                                         materials                                                            only
G        TBBX                  1.13      oil sand                -50    +60 -50           +70 yes             any       black    NBR
                                                                                                              type
A        TDLX                  1.21      foodstuffs (oily,       -10 +120 -15 +140 yes                        fabric    white    NBR
                                         greasy and hot)                                                      only
X, C* TOWN                     1.0       materials with acid     -40    +60 -45           +70 no              fabric    grey     NR
                                         content                                                              only
E        TBBN                  1.25      potentially             -30    +60 -35           +70 no              any       black    NR
         (electrically                   explosive                                                            type
         conductive)                     materials
V        PVC (self-            1.35      underground             -5     +50 -5            +60 yes             fabric    brown    PVC
         extinguishing)                                                                                       only
* For applications involving potential chemical attack, we recommend prior consultation
with our Application Engineers.
** These temperature specifications refer to the conveyor belt; maximum temperature loads are
However also subject to the nature of exposure to these temperatures (see also German Rubber
Manufacturers` Association guidelines No. 339).

Details of other cover grades and specifications given on request.




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1   Structure and identification of conveyor belts


                                       1.2.3 Cover reinforcement
                                       To protect the tension member and give added resistance to impacts, the
                                       cover can be provided with additional transverse reinforcement made of
                                       textile cord or steel strands. This increases the belt's resistance to penetra-
                                       tion and reduces the danger of longitudinal slitting.

                                       Transverse reinforcement of the covers

                                       Type                Transverse          Arrangement          Tension member
                                                           reinforcement
                                                                                                                     ®
                                       CONTI-CROSS         textile cord        one side             STAHLCORD
                                       T                   (polyamide)         (top or bottom)      (all types)
                                                                                                                     ®
                                       CONTI-CROSS         textile cord        both sides           STAHLCORD
                                       T/T                 (polyamide)                              (all types)
                                                                                                                     ®
                                       CONTI-CROSS         Steel strands       both sides           STAHLCORD
                                       S/S                                                          special-purpose
                                                                                                    types
                                       Breaker             fabric              one side             fabric-ply belts
                                                           (polyamide)         (top) or both
                                                                               sides

                                       1.2.4 Cover patterns
                                       To ensure optimum transport of special materials, e.g. on luggage and
                                       parcel conveyors, industrial assembly and sorting conveyors, or when
                                       conveying at a certain gradient, it may be necessary to provide the belt
                                       cover with a pattern. The most popular patterns to improve holding or
                                       eliminate rollback of materials can be seen below.




                                       Coarse cloth impression                 Transverse ribbing




                                       Coarse duck impression                  Transverse multi-cleats




                                       Herringbone pattern                     Longitudinal multi-cleats




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Structure and identification of conveyor belts     1
The Steep-Angle Conveyor Belt with 15 mm high chevron cleats on the top
cover is designed to carry bulk materials such as coal, sand, gravel, ore
minerals, etc. This belt can be troughed at 45° and is capable of transporting
its load at a gradient of up to about 30° depending on the type of material
handled.
In addition to cover patterns, there are belts with high bonded sections.
Section designs are varied and are vulcanized-on using the cold bonding
process. These belts are named as follows:

Partitioned Belts
Fin-Type Belts
               ®
CONTIWELL Box-Section Belts
               ®
CONTIWELL Corrugated-Sidewall Belts
Gradients of up to approx. 60° can be achieved using these belts,
depending on the type of belt and the material being conveyed.
Conveyor belts cannot be used for gradients exceeding 60° This is where
                                                         .
it becomes necessary to make use of vertical conveyors or elevator belts.
               ®
CONTIWELL Box-Section Belts can also be used for vertical conveying
(with a cover belt if required). Heavy-duty bucket elevators are fitted with
Elevator Belts with fabric or steel cable tension members.




Steep-Angle Conveyor Belt with              Partitioned Conveyor Belt
chevron cleats




Fin- Type Conveyor Belt, 2-section          Fin- Type Conveyor Belt, 3-section




CONTIWELL® Box-Section Belt




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ContiTech Specialist in Rubber Technology                                     2
                                            2.1 How to order conveyor belts
                                            2.2 Delivery and storage
Ordering and
storing




Site delivery
2    Ordering and storage




                            Ordering and storage
                            2.1    How to order conveyor belts
                            Ordering is done on the basis of standards already named on the previous
                            pages. In most cases reference can be made to specifications of systems
                            already in operation when ordering replacement belts.
                            Based on the DIN standard 22102, an enquiry or purchase order should
                            include the following information:
                            a) Extended or unwound length of the belt in m, specifying an "additional
                               overlap length for splicing", or if the belt is to be delivered in one
                               continuous length "endless...m". The client is responsible for specifying
                               the correct length.
                            b) Type of belt (e.g. steep-angle conveyor belt).
                            c) Belt width in mm. Standard widths are 300, 400, 500, 650, 800, 1000, 1200
                               and so on at an increase of 200 mm.
                               Non-standard widths may be supplied in agreement with the
                               manufacturer. Continental manufactures belts up to a width of 3200 mm
                               without a longitudinal joint.
                            d) Type of reinforcement.
                            e) Nominal strength of the belt in N/mm.
                            f) Number of plies.
                            g) Cover thicknesses (top and bottom) in mm.
                            h) Cover material (rubber, PVC or the manufacturer's designation).
                            i) Cover grade, DIN 22102 code, basic properties, resistance requirements
                               or the trade name if known.
                            j) Additional information, e.g. type of splice.

                            2.1.1 Example of how to order
                            Conveyor belt 40 m inner circumference, 500 mm width, 2 plies polyester/
                            polyamide, nominal strength 500 N/mm, rubber cover, cover thicknesses -
                            top cover 3 mm, bottom cover 2 mm, belt to be supplied unspliced,
                            additional overlap length for splicing required.
                            This order is summarized as follows:
                                               ®
                            40 m CON-BITEX Conveyor Belt + overlap
                            500 mm wide
                            EP 500/2
                            3+2 mm CONTINENTAL EXTRA (N)
                            If you are ordering for the first time or planning to erect a new conveyor, you
                            are strongly advised to complete the manufacturer's data sheet giving full
                            system specifications or ask for one of ContiTech's engineers to pay you a
                            visit. This is the only way to ensure that you select the right type of belt with
                            optimum conveying capacity and economy.

                            2.1.2 Delivery of endless belts
                            Special-purpose belts and belts for short-distance conveyors can also be
                            factory spliced to the client's specifications. Delivery of endless belts is
                            however restricted by methods of transportation and production. Before
                            ordering an endless conveyor belt, the question of installing it on the belt
                            conveyor must always be examined. Installation of an endless belt requires
                            at least prior dismantling of the drive and tail pulleys, as well as the sets of
                            top run idlers. In addition, the feed and transfer points have to be thoroughly
                            inspected.

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Ordering and storage              2
The process of dismantling and refitting parts of the structure usually
involves a great deal more work than on-site belt splicing and installation.
ContiTech's specialist engineers can be of help when deciding whether
to select an endless belt or an unspliced one.
A detailed summary of all ContiTech Conveyor Belt types, with descriptions
and information on available sizes can be taken from the CONTI Conveyor
Belt Service Manual, Part C "Conveyor Belting, Product Range".

2.2   Delivery and storage
For long-distance conveyors it is often necessary to divide the total
conveyor belt length into a certain number of part lengths agreed upon
between the client and the manufacturer. The number of part lengths is
always kept as low as possible in order to keep the number of splices at the
installation location to a minimum. Each splicing operation means a loss of
time and money.
Part lengths are usually selected in accordance with the transportation and
installation facilities at the site. Outer dimensions of the conveyor belt roll
and its gross weight must be calculated beforehand when determining the
mode of shipment.

2.2.1 Packaging
Conveyor belts are wound onto wooden cores for shipment. Light belts are
wound onto wooden cores with 400 mm outside diameter and a square
centre hole of 90x90 mm to hold the roll axle; long and heavy belts are
wound on wooden cores with 600 mm outside diameter and a square centre
hole measuring 200x200 mm to hold the axle.

Extra large belt rolls can also be shipped on wooden or steel drums.
When shipping endless belts the inner and outer loops are lined with rollers
to prevent damage to the tension member through sharp kinking.
The thickness of the conveyor belt can be determined by means of the
tables on pages 4 and 5.

          Conveyor belt thickness = thickness of tension member +
                      thicknesses of the two covers

The roll diameter can be taken from the graphs on pages 14 to 17 using the
factors belt thickness and belt length.
The belt weight is determined with the aid of the following tables:
- textile tension member (page 4)
- steel cable belts (page 6)
- cover materials (page 7).


                           Net Belt weight [kg] =
                         2                               2 .
      (cover weight [kg/m ] + tension member weight [kg/m ])
                                  .
                   belt width [m] belt length [m]

                                                 2
                           Cover weight [kg/m ] =
                                   3 .
   density of cover material [kg/dm ] thicknesses of the two covers [mm]


Formlua:




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2                      Ordering and storage


Conveyor belt roll diameter with 400 mm core diameter



                                                          30 28   26   24   22    20   19   18
 Roll diameter in mm




                       3000




                       2000




                                                                                                     Belt thickness in mm
                       1000




                                              100   200   300               400                500
                                                                                  Belt length in m




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Ordering and storage                    2
                      Conveyor belt roll diameter with 400 mm core diameter



                                                                30 28 26 24   22   20 19 18 17   16   15   14     13
Roll diameter in mm




                        1800                                                                                              12

                                                                                                                          11
                        1700

                                                                                                                          10

                        1600
                                                                                                                                 9

                        1500
                                                                                                                                 8


                        1400
                                                                                                                                 7


                        1300                                                                                                     6



                        1200                                                                                                     5


                        1100



                        1000



                         900



                         800



                         700
                                                                                                                              Belt thickness in mm




                         600




                                                 50                    100                   150                        200
                                                                                                           Belt length in m




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2                      Ordering and storage


Conveyor belt roll diameter with 600 mm core diameter



                                                                30   28     26    24      22
 Roll diameter in mm




                       3000




                       2000




                                                                                                 Belt thickness in mm
                       1000



                                              100   200   300         400                  500
                                                                            Belt length in mm




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Ordering and storage                     2
                      Conveyor belt roll diameter with 600 mm core diameter



                                                                30 28 26 24   22   20 19 18 17   16   15   14     13
Roll diameter in mm




                                                                                                                          12
                        1800
                                                                                                                          11

                        1700                                                                                              10


                                                                                                                                  9
                        1600


                                                                                                                                  8
                        1500

                                                                                                                                  7

                        1400
                                                                                                                                  6

                        1300
                                                                                                                                  5

                        1200



                        1100



                        1000



                         900
                                                                                                                              Belt thickness in mm




                         800



                         700



                         600
                                                 50                    100                   150                        200
                                                                                                           Belt length in m




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2    Ordering and storage

                            Extra special care must be taken during loading and unloading. On no
                            account should the belt be tipped from the truck or freight car as damage to
                            the edges and covers would be inevitable. Lateral slipping of the roll
                            (telescoping) too would complicate belt installation. If fork-lift trucks are
                            used for unloading, the sharp-edged forks must be padded (corrugated
                            cardboard, wood, conveyor belt waste, etc.). A suitable axle and a spreader
                            must be used for loading and unloading by crane or hoist. If wire cables that
                            touch the roll edges are being used, boards must be inserted, or better still,
                            an additional strong wooden board of a length equalling the belt length can
                            be wedged as a spacer bar between the two cable ends.
                            If the belt roll has to be rolled, it is essential not to roll it counter to the
                            winding direction. The roll is otherwise telescoped laterally into a funnel
                            shape. Wooden boards should be placed underneath for rolling too,
                            so that the belt is not damaged by stones or building materials.

                            2.2.2 Storage
                            If prolonged intermediate storage is necessary, it is advisable to suspend
                            the rolled belt with one axle in two mobile stands. If this is not feasible, the
                            roll should be turned at intervals to change the contact surface. Storage
                            location should be selected so as to avoid heat and direct sunlight. The belt
                            should also be protected from contact with chemicals, grease or oil.
                            Premature ageing, cracking, hardening or swelling would affect the service
                            life of the conveyor belt (cf. DIN standard 7716, May 1982 - Rubber
                            products: directions for storage, cleaning and maintenance).
                            In the event of prolonged storage in the open air, the cut edges at the start
                            and end of the belt have to be protected from moisture. It may be advisable
                                                                           ®
                            to coat the edges with ContiTech's CONREMA Solution.




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ContiTech Specialist in Rubber Technology                                    3
                                            3.1 Preparing the structure
                                            3.2 Preparations for pulling
Preparations for                               the belt onto the structure
installation




Pulling in a STAHLCORD®
Steel Cable Conveyor Belt
3    Preparations for installation



                                     Preparations for installation
                                     Installing and splicing a conveyor belt is a job for experts. To give a proper
                                     description of these operations at this point would involve far too much
                                     detail (cf. Conveyor Belt Edition, "Installing and Splicing Conveyor Belts").

                                     3.1     Preparing the structure


                                                 11     10             1           13         8           6         12           2




                                                 17          5              15          7      9 16       4     3 14


                                        1 Feed                                                9    Return run idlers
                                        2 Discharge                                           10   Feed rollers
                                        3 Head pulley (drive pulley)                          11   Flat-to-trought transition
                                        4 Snub or deflector pulley                            12   Trough-to-flat transition
                                        5 Tail or bend pulley                                 13   Feed chute
                                          (take-up pulley)                                    14   Belt cleaner (transverve scrapter)
                                        6 Top run (tight side)                                15   Belt cleaner (plough-type scraper)
                                        7 Return run (slack side)                             16   Drive unit
                                        8 Top run idlers                                      17   Counterweight

                                     A thorough inspection of the entire structure for any defects or damage
                                     should be made before installing a new belt on an existing conveyor system.
                                     It is extremely difficult to check dimensions, take corrective action, replace
                                     damaged parts or do any welding jobs once the belt has been installed.

                                     The structure must be carefully cleaned and feed/discharge points cleared
                                     of any leftover materials. The whole length of the conveyor should be
                                     optimally aligned, i.e. straight-tracked without any twisting.

                                     The drive pulley, tail, snub and take-up pulleys should be set square to the
                                     centre line of the conveyor and be horizontal. If the pulleys are lagged, this
                                     is the best opportunity to inspect the lagging with optimum access to the
                                     pulleys. Various types of rubber lagging can be supplied for various applica-
                                     tions.The elasticity of rubber lagging and its grooves serve to effectively
                                     dissipate any moisture, prevent sticky materials from caking, as well as to
                                     cushion and accommodate stones depending on their size thereby keeping
                                     the belt in good working order. Friction grip of the rubber lagging is
                                     maintained.

                                     ContiTech supplies CORREX® Rubber Sheeting in different grades and
                                     surface patterns to cater for different needs. Lagging can also be applied to
                                     the pulleys after the system has been in operation.*

                                     * Further details of available types and instructions for lagging pulleys can be found in
                                       ContiTech's brochure, CORREX® Rubber Sheeting, Drum Lagging Materials and Abrasion
                                       Resistant Lining Materials.




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Preparations for installation   3

The take-up station with the take-up pulley is positioned for textile fabric
belts at the point of the shortest belt length. After splicing of the belt,
sufficient take-up must be available to offset the belt sag during installation
and its elongation.

Steel cable conveyor belts are low in elongation; the design engineer there-
fore has to consider a shorter take-up than that for systems fitted with
textile fabric belts. Nevertheless, belt sag during installation must also be
taken into account for steel cable belts.
Once the belt has been adequately tensioned, it is recommended that the
take-up pulley or take-up carriage is adjusted so as to leave enough
belt material for a join in the take-up length. The advantage of this is that it
facilitates dismantling of the pulleys during structure repairs, and in the
event of heavy damage to the belt, the belt can be tightened and a join
made. Spindles, guides, rollers and hoists are to be cleaned and kept
operational.
Idlers and idler sets in top and return runs are centered square to the belt
line. Idlers have to be checked that they are rotating properly and that any
material build-up is removed. Idlers with dented or worn covering, as well as
those with bearing defects are to be replaced. Idlers have to be lubricated
from time to time depending on the type. Self-aligning idlers on the top and
return runs must be cleaned, re-aligned and kept rotating freely. Return
idlers are exposed to heavy soiling and material build-up.
ContiTech Support Rings protect the idlers from wear and material
accumulation; they contribute to the true running of the belt and help to
keep the conveyor clean due to the low belt bearing area.




Scrapers and chuting are always those elements which, together with the
conveyed materials, contribute the greatest amount of wear to the conveyor
belt. Careful thought should be given during the initial phase of designing a
conveyor system to ensure that the belt is subjected to the least amount of
punishment. Deep troughing at the feeding point, restriction of the material
flow and suitable configuration of the belt charging point can nowadays
frequently eliminate the need for chuting or at least enable its positioning so
that it has a protective instead of an abrasive effect on the belt.
Scrapers are made from rubber or plastic according to their intended
application. The scraper material must be compatible with the materials
being conveyed in order to achieve optimum cleanliness and protection
against wear. Scrapers made from old conveyor belt waste, wood, steel or
other materials lead to accelerated and premature wear of the belt.
Weighted or even self-adjusting scrapers are to be checked that they can
move freely. Attachments are to be inspected for signs of damage, loose
bolts or bent parts which could damage the belt.
Rubber scrapers can only be set and adjusted once the belt has already
been installed and tensioned because this is the only way to achieve the
correct contact pressure on the belt cover.

ContiTech supplies Scraper Blades made from different materials suited to
individual requirements of the material conveyed and the conveyor.*

* See details of ContiTech's product range.




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3    Preparations for installation



                                     Loading and transfer chutes, tip chutes as well as hoppers should be
                                     inspected and relined with abrasion resistant material if required. Metal
                                     wearing plates and braces should be firmly seated. Loose plates are
                                     frequently the cause of belt slitting. Excellent results are achieved with
                                                          ®
                                     ContiTech's CORREX Rubber Abrasion Resistant Sheeting which can be
                                     subsequently applied using the cold bonding process.*
                                     ContiTech offers a versatile range of materials with different technical
                                     properties to suit various in-service requirements.

                                                 ®
                                     CORREX Abrasion Resistant Material with adhesive layer
                                     (guide values)

                                     Type                         Thickness                   Specific       Hardness       Abrasion
                                                                                              gravity                       (to DIN)
                                                                  in mm                       in kg/dm3      Shore A        in mm3
                                                                   6      8       10   15
                                                     ®
                                     CORREX                               L       L            1.2            70            300
                                     CYCLOP
                                                     ®
                                     CORREX extra                         L       L            1.1            60            110


                                                     ®
                                     CORREX super                  L      L       L     L      1.1            55              55


                                                     ®
                                     CORREX red                    L      L       L     L      1.1            45            200


                                                     ®                                                                           1)
                                     CORREX beige                  L      L       L     L      1.0            40             90


                                                     ®
                                     CORREX red with                      L                    1.1            45            200
                                     herringbone pattern

                                     L=stock line rolls of 50m, approx. 1200 mm wide. Also spezial-purpose grades,
                                     e.g. „V“=self-extinguishing, „FW“=flame resistant, oil resistant within limits, etc., available on
                                     request.
                                     1
                                     ) Measured at half load.

                                     Standard sizes:
                                         Thickness                        Width                            Length

                                         4-15 mm                          1200 mm                          50 m
                                         ≥ 16 mm                          1400 mm                            5m

                                     All safety devices must be carefully inspected! This not only includes
                                     guards around the belt motor drive and the erected awnings, but also all
                                     electrical monitoring systems, visual and acoustic warning signals,
                                     emergency switches, safety lines, belt mistracking and slip monitoring
                                     devices, incorrect loading/spillage control, slit detection systems, etc.

                                     This work should be carried out prior to actual belt installation.

                                     * See also ContiTech's brochure on CORREX® Rubber Sheeting, Drum Lagging Materials,
                                       Abrasion Resistant Lining Materials.




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Preparations for installation            3

3.2    Preparations for pulling the belt onto the structure
It is particularly important when setting up a new conveyor system that, prior
to installation, a site inspection plus preliminary discussions on the
procedure take place between engineers in charge from both the conveyor
construction company and the belt manufacturers, as well as competent
maintenance and electrical engineers from the client. During these discus-
sions an installation programme should be established, the provision of
auxiliary equipment and assisting engineers/staff planned, and the different
areas of responsibility determined.
The site for hanging the new belt in let-off stands, the optimum method of
pulling the belt onto the structure and the site for intermediate and final
splicing should also be jointly agreed upon.

3.2.1 Hanging the belt roll in let-off stands
The winding method is governed by local conditions. The belt roll is
suspended in mobile let-off stands, the simplest type of which is fitted with
open U-shaped bearings to support the axle ends. Bearings should be
secured by bolts or stirrups. For small conveying systems, mobile cable reel
jacks are also adequate for hanging in the roll.

For conveying systems over substantially different levels of ground, the belt
must be pulled in upwards using an appropriate hoist or downwards onto
the system by means of suitable braking and intercepting devices capable
of effectively moderating the maximum slope fall.
To ensure the belt is pulled straight onto the system, the roll should as far as
possible be positioned at right angles to the centre line of the system and
centered in front of, behind, below or above the structure. If it is only
possible to pull the belt in from the side, it should be done at an acute angle
to the system. This requires a number of deflection idlers and fender rollers
between the unwinding point and entry onto the structure or groups of
laterally extended troughing idlers to form a lead-in guide onto the centre of
the system. All short twists and bends must be avoided when pulling the
belt onto the structure and particular care should be taken to avoid any
tendency to tear the belt edges.

3.2.2 Pulling in the belt
Before belt installation, all parts of the structure that come into direct con-
tact with it must be cleaned of oils and lubricants. The belt may not be
dragged across sharp-edged steel sections or wall edges. Fender rollers
must be fitted at such points. The process itself of pulling in the belt is also
determined by local conditions. Although small belts can be lifted manually
or with pulling cables or a hoist, long belts require motor-driven cable
winches or cables with corresponding traction vehicles such as trucks,
Unimogs, bulldozers, etc.
Prior to lifting the belt onto the system, a control must be made to ensure
that the top cover of the belt will come to rest upwards in the top run and
downwards in the return run. If the top cover of the belt is not marked with a
stamp, it can be recognized by the cut edge at the beginning of the belt as
the thicker of the two covers.




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3    Preparations for installation



                                     The top cover of a rolled belt usually faces outwards. If the suspended roll is
                                     unwound from above, the outer cover is also on top when the belt enters the
                                     conveyor system.
                                     If the roll is turned so that unwinding is done from below, the outer cover
                                     faces downwards.




                                     If the worn belt of a conveyor system is to be replaced by a new one, the
                                     easiest method is often to attach the new belt to the old cut belt so that
                                     when winding up the old belt the new one is automatically drawn onto the
                                     system.
                                     The method chosen is best left to the discretion of the supervising engineer.
                                     There are a number of different possibilities depending on site conditions,
                                     but it would involve too much detail to explain them all in this brochure.




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ContiTech Specialist in Rubber Technology                                       4
                                            4.1Splicing fabric-ply conveyor
                                               belts
                                            4.2 Splicing steel cable conveyor
                                                belts
Splicing conveyor belts




Hot vulcanizing press
4    Splicing conveyor belts




                               Splicing conveyor belts
                               Depending on the length of a conveyor system, the belt is made endless
                               either by splicing its two ends after it has been drawn onto the structure, or
                               by suitably splicing the individual part-lengths to form one continuous
                               length.

                               4.1    Splicing fabric-ply conveyor belts
                               There are two methods of splicing fabric-ply belts.

                               4.1.1 Mechanical splices (detachable)
                               Detachable splices using mechanical fasteners are recommended
                               for conveyor belts which have to be frequently replaced, shortened or
                               lengthened, as in underground mining service.

                               The mechanical splice is quick to carry out and allows the conveyor to
                               resume operation after just a short time. Another advantage is the low loss
                               of belt material - splicing is done with straight, rectangular belt ends and
                               the fasteners do not extend far into the belt, which means little waste when
                               making a new splice or replacing a defective one.
                               Utilization of the belt strength varies to a great degree when using
                               mechanical fasteners. It depends largely on the type of belt, the type of
                               fabric in particular as well as on the type of fastener, and ranges between
                               50% and 90%. If a thin, flexible belt is to be joined with mechanical
                               fasteners, care should be taken that the pulley diameters are suited to the
Hook fasteners                 fastener holding ability.


                               4.1.2 Vulcanized splices (non-detachable)
                               The commonest and most successful type of splice for fixed conveyors and
                               heavy-duty belts is still the hot vulcanized or cold vulcanized splice. If made
                               properly by an expert, this splicing technique guarantees maximum utiliza-
                               tion of the belt strength, longest service life and the best tracking properties
                               of the belt. These splices also display optimum properties when chuting is
                               used at loading points or when scrapers are fitted to eliminate material
                               build-up or clean the belt.
                               Fabric-ply conveyor belts are normally spliced with staggered steps and
                               butting of the corresponding fabric plies of the two belt ends.




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Splicing conveyor belts   4

                                The splice is the weakest point in the entire belt. Due to this method of
                                stepping the plies, one fabric ply has to be omitted reducing the tensile
                                strength of the joint by a percentage which is related to the overall number
                                of plies in the belt. The lower the number of plies, the greater the loss of
                                strength as a percentage of the overall belt strength.

                                The high tensile strength of today's fully synthetic fabrics enables conveyor
                                belts to be manufactured in all strengths up to 1250 N/mm belt width with
                                                                                             ®
                                just two fabric plies. The special feature of the CON-BITEX Belt is its thicker
                                rubber interlayer which permits various types of splices to be made.
Two-step splice
                                Whereas the one-step splice only transmits approx. 50% of the belt
                                strength, up to 100% of the belt strength can be attained using additional
                                fabric or the interlaced splice.

                                The strain on the splice when bending over idlers and pulleys is reduced by
                                taking a bias length of

                                                .
                                    LA = 0.3 B

                                The additional belt length for the splice overlap is therefore

                                            .
One-step splice                     LVZ = z LS + LA

                                for fabric-ply belts with z number of steps.

                                Step length LS is determined by the strength of the individual fabric plies.




Splice with additional fabric
             ®
(CON-BITEX )




Interlaced splice
             ®
(CON-BITEX )




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Splice dimensions for fabric-ply belts

 Belt type                           Step length   Number of steps   Additional belt length for overlap
                                     LS in mm      z                 LVZ in mm


                 ®                                                                       .
 CON-MONTEX            160/1         200           1                  200       + 0.3 B
                       200/1         250                              250
                       250/1         250                              250
                       315/1         300                              300
                       400/1         300                              300
                       500/1         350                              350
             ®
 CON-BITEX                                                           one-step or with        two-step or
                                                                     additional fabric       interlaced
                                                                                         .
                       200/2         180                              180       + 0.3 B      360          + 0.3
                       250/2         180                              180                    360
                       315/2         180                              280                    360
                       400/2         200                              200                    400
                       500/2         200                              200                    400
                       630/2         250                              250                    500
                       800/2         250                              250                    500
                                                                                         .
 B                     200/3         100           2                  200       + 0.3 B
 EP                    200/3         100                              200
                       250/3         150                              300
                       315/3         150                              300
                       400/3         200                              400
                       500/3         200                              400
                       630/3         250                              500
                       800/3         250                              500
                      1000/3         300                              600
                      1250/3         300                              600
                                                                                         .
 B                     250/4         100           3                  300       + 0.3 B
 EP                    400/4         150                              450
                       500/4         200                              600
                       630/4         200                              600
                       800/4         250                              750
                      1000/4         250                              750
                      1250/4         300                              900
                      1600/4         300                              900
                                                                                         .
 B                     315/5         100           4                  400       + 0.3 B
 EP                    500/5         150                              600
                       630/5         200                              800
                       800/5         200                              800
                      1000/5         250                              800
                      1250/5         250                             1000
                      1660/5         300                             1000




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Splicing conveyor belts   4

4.2   Splicing steel cable conveyor belts
In a steel cable conveyor belt splice the individual corresponding cables of
the two belt ends are placed side by side alternately and embedded in a
special rubber compound. The type of splice used is predetermined for
each belt strength rating by the diameter and spacing of the cables.
Splicing configurations to DIN 22131 (provisional standard)




one-step splice




two-step splice




three-step splice

Steel cable belts too are normally spliced at a bias of
          .
 LA = 0.3 belt width B

Right-angle joints are possible if suitable equipment is available.




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4         Splicing conveyor belts



Recommended splice dimensions for steel cable belts to DIN 22131
and special types (guide values)


     Belt type                          Step length               Number of steps           Additional belt length for
                                                                                            overlap
                                        LS in mm                  z                         LVZ in mm + LA

     St     500                         250                       1                           550
     St     630                         250                       1                           550
     St     800                         300                       1                           600
     St 1000                            300                       1                           600
     St 1250                            350                       1                           650
     St 1400                            350                       2                          1000
     St 1600                            450                       1                           750
     St 1800                            400                       2                          1150
     St 2000                            400                       2                          1150
     St 2250                            400                       2                          1150
     S1 2500                            500                       2                          1350
     St 2800                            600                       2                          1550
     St 3150                            650                       2                          1650
     St 3500                            650                       3                          2350
     St 4000                            750                       3                          2650
     St 4500                            800                       3                          2800
     St 5000                            Splicing system is chosen in accordance with design conditions
     St 5400
     St 6300
     St 7300
Other splicing systems are possible

                                      A great amount of research and testing is invested by ContiTech in the
                                      improvement of splicing methods to achieve optimum splice life and yet
                                      keeping the cost of labour and equipment to a minimum. The importance of
                                      precision and skill during splicing cannot be overemphasized. Further
                                      details are given in the edition "Installing and Splicing Steel Cable Conveyor
                                      Belts".




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                                            5.1 Tensioning the belt
                                            5.2 Starting the belt
                                            5.3 Training the belt
Commissioning




Long-distance conveyor
in operation
5    Commissioning




                     Commissioning
                     After splicing the conveyor belt, the press, worktop and all auxiliary splicinig
                     facilities are dismantled and removed. Idler sets are returned to
                     their positions in the top and return runs, properly aligned and secured.

                     5.1    Tensioning the belt
                     It is assumed that the structure will have been erected correctly before belt
                     tensioning takes place. If using the screw take-up method, the take-up gear
                     on either side of the take-up pulley is to be adjusted so that the pulley with-
                     draws square to the centre line of the system, thus tensioning the belt. With
                     a gravity take-up, the supported counterweight is returned to its hanging
                     position, or alternatively the winch tightened accordingly in the case of
                     winch tensioning.

                     The belt must be tensioned so as to ensure that
                     a) the required tension is available at the drive to effectively transmit the
                        peripheral force of the drive to the belt. Insufficient tension leads to belt
                        slip on the pulley, premature wear of both belt and lagging, causing
                        interference during operation.

                     b) there is no belt sag between the individual idler sets and that troughing
                        does not flatten to allow material spillage.

                     c) the belt shows a good flat-to-trough transition even when running with no
                        load, thereby gaining enough friction contact with the lateral idlers to
                        keep it running true. For small conveyor systems, the expert installation
                        engineer will be able to adjust the correct tension on the basis of
                        experience. For large conveyor systems, the required tension is pre-
                        determined during the design phase, or calculated from the required
                        tension of the pulley and permissible sag of the belt between idlers.

                     5.2    Starting the belt
                     All is now prepared for the initial run, however it is recommended that the
                     entire system is inspected again before starting the commissioning
                     operation. Any tools left lying around or parts of the structure, screws, etc.
                     placed on the return run are to be removed. If necessary, the return run
                     should be swept clean again. Check that work has been satisfactorily
                     completed on all parts of the system.

                     A locking device over the electric switch has proved to be an effective
                     precautionary measure in this connection. It is secured by each group of
                     workers with a marked padlock and the conveyor is not released for
                     commissioning until all padlocks have been removed.




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If the system has a large centre distance, it is advised that a team of capable
observers be posted at intervals along the conveyor in such a manner as to
enable visual and audible signalling. First of all the belt is switched on
briefly to move it forward about 10 to 15 m depending on the system length.
This makes sure that the belt initially rests properly on the idlers. Then a
second short burst of power is given, after which the supervising engineer
awaits the reaction of his observers. If no problems are reported, the belt
can be run under steady power. Constant monitoring is important to see if
there is a tendency to run out of line, so that corrective action can be taken.

Fabric-ply belts in particular require a certain amount of time before
running with load to allow them to adapt to the system configuration and
troughing. If a belt shows a tendency to run off-centre at the beginning,
there is no reason to interrupt the trial run and expect to find the cause in
the work of the vulcanizers or even a faulty belt. Every start-up operation
needs corrective action. Belt and system must adapt to one other. This is
best done with the belt running, if possible under full load conditions.

5.3   Training the belt
Training a belt, especially on a long conveyor system, requires a great deal
of patience, clear logical thinking and action. If at the beginning the belt
comes into contact with some points of the fixed structure, the conveyor
does not have to be stopped immediately - belt edges do not suffer the
damage that easily. Alignment is only possible when the belt is running,
because it is only during operation that the effect of any adjustment can be
observed. If the belt runs off-centre, correction begins before the point of
misalignment seen in the direction of belt travel.

How can misalignment be corrected?
The drive pulley has been thoroughly checked during preparations for
commissioning: it is horizontal and set square to the belt axle. It has been
cleaned of all caked material. Therefore, this pulley should as far as
possible be left untouched. If the belt does not centralize, the final troughing
idlers before the drive pulley are to be adjusted.
The tail pulley, often designed as a take-up pulley on small conveyors is
usually screw-adjusted. Though it would be preferable to leave the pulley in
the position it was during control of the belt tension, belt tracking can be
corrected at this point if absolutely necessary.
The general rule is:


  Conveyor belts enter downwards




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5    Commissioning



                     Conveyor belts enter downwards
                     A belt always follows the path of reduced tension, i.e. it runs towards the
                     pulley edge which has retracted as a result of slackening the screw take-up.



                                                        Direction of belt travel




                                 Axle position




                     The troughing idler transoms on the top run are attached to the structure
                     by means of slots or clamps in such a manner that lateral adjustment is
                     possible. By tilting the idler sets forwards or backwards, a position is
                     attained where the friction between idler and belt acts as a steering force on
                     the belt.

                     The following rule generally applies in practice:
                     To bring the belt closer - hammer the group of troughing idlers away from
                     the direction of belt travel. To push the belt further away - hammer the group
                     of troughing idlers towards the direction of belt travel.




                                                   Direction of belt travel




                          To push the belt                                      To bring the belt
                           further away                                              closer




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  • 1. ContiTech Specialist in Rubber Technology Edition Conveyor Belting Manual for Mechanical Engineers Continental Aktiengesellschaft 1
  • 2.
  • 3. ContiTech Specialist in Rubber Technology CONTI® Conveyor Belting ContiTech manufactures Conveyor Belting for all branches of industry and for a wide range of applications. The product range comprises Textile-Ply and Steel Cable Conveyor Belts, as well as Special-Purpose Conveyor Belts and a versatile range of accessories. CONTI Conveyor Belt Edition ContiTech issues a series of informative Conveyor Belt publications on the subject of conveyor system engineering. Brochures published to date contain a wealth of general and product-specific information, guidance on conveyor belt installation and repair, technical data for conveyor system design and application engineering, plus details on available accessories and belt types. Other topics are currently in preparation. Conveyor Belting Manual for Mechanical Engineers This brochure is the first time concise documentation has been compiled covering all aspects of a mechanical engineer's working environment. A thorough understanding and careful monitoring of the system are essential to ensure reliable operation of a conveyor belt line. Invaluable information is provided on the structure of a conveyor belt, preparing the site for belt installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, repair and seasonal system shutdown. ContiTech Advanced technology in rubber processing and manufacture Worldwide application Latest technology in production and development 3
  • 4. Responsibilities of the mechanical engineer Planning Ordering Installation Conti offers Conti offers Conti offers Product information Quality Engineers who provide expert advice Computer service Punctual order-servicing System design data Site delivery Comprehensive range Technical advice Packaging Your advantages are Project studies Pre-shipment release Your advantages are Problem analysis through a neutral body of Recommendations for Research and development quality assurance optimum belt installation Standardization engineers time and cost-saving conformity with agreed Your advantages are grades of quality Coordination of delivery direct delivery of belt Decision-making aids Monitoring of project to site; protection from the right choice of belt schedules damage during smooth timing transportation Low-cost design optimum economy Effective standartization less stock required Smooth and clean operation of the conveyor system minimal maintenace
  • 5. Splicing Comissioning Inspection Conti offers Conti offers Conti offers Optimized splicing systems Belt approval Belt inspections Splicing materials Troubleshooting guidance Repair service Vulcanization Expert on-site advice Instruction and training of vulcanizers and Fundamental research maintenance staff Your advantages are Your advantages are Localization and elemination of trouble Your advantages are Splicing materials spots Expert opinions and specially developed for limitation of damage reports each belt type risk minimizing of overall risk optimum strength at splice Belt commissioning Assessment of the belt`s without problems condition Provision of latest minimum delay in systematic repairs vulcanizing equipment starting conveyor service uniform curing Repair materials to suit each type of belt Own fitters optimum service life excellent knowledge of materials and belts Trained maintenance staff low-cost repairs
  • 6. ContiTech Specialist in Rubber Technology Quality assurance Advisory service at ContiTech at ContiTech ® CONTI Conveyor Belting and CONTI's Application Engineers Conveyor Belting Accessories are assist in determining the technically state-of-the-art products in every and economically most suitable type aspect of material specification and of CONTI product for the specific product design. This is guaranteed application. Backed by the R & D by Continental's in-house quality division of ContiTech, our consultants assurance experts. All CONTI are able to provide not only the products undergo rigid, independent optimum solution but one precisely quality controls throughout and after tailored to end-product service manufacturing to ensure uniformity requirements. and a constant high standard of technical excellence.
  • 7. ContiTech Specialist in Rubber Technology Conveyor Belt Service Conveyor Belting Manual for Mechanical Engineers Edited by Dr.-Ing. R. Alles Dipl.-Ing. G. Böttcher Obering. W. Ernst Published by Continental Aktiengesellschaft, Hannover, Germany 2nd Edition 1990
  • 8. 1 Structure and identification 5 Commissioning _____________ 32 of conveyor belts _____________ 2 5.1 Tensionieng the belt_________________ 32 1.1 Tension members ____________________ 2 5.2 Starting the belt_____________________ 32 1.1.1 Conveyor belts with textile plies _________ 2 5.3 Training the belt ____________________ 33 1.1.2 Steel cable conveyor belts _____________ 5 1.2 Covers _____________________________ 6 6 Operation and problem solving _ 40 1.2.1 Cover thickness______________________ 6 6.1 Daily inspection of the conveyor belt; 1.2.2 Cover grade ________________________ 6 causes of belt damage _______________ 40 1.2.3 Cover reinforcement __________________ 8 6.2 Dai!y inspection of the system__________ 42 1.2.4 Cover patterns ______________________ 8 7 Maintenance and repair _______ 44 2 Ordering and storing _________ 12 7.1 Repair materials ____________________ 44 2.1 How to order conveyor belts ___________ 12 7.2 Repairing damage with ® 2.1.1 Example of how to order______________ 12 CONREMA repair materials___________ 46 2.1.2 Delivery of endless belts _____________ 12 7.2.1 Repairing damaged covers ___________ 46 2.2 Delivery and storage _________________ 13 7.2.2 Repairing penetrations and damage 2.2.1 Packaging _________________________ 13 to the fabric________________________ 48 Technical data for textile tension members __________________________ 13 8 Seasonal shutdown and Diagrams showing different roll winter operation _____________ 54 diameters ______________________ 14-17 2.2.2 Storage ___________________________ 18 Index _________________________ 56 3 Preparations for installation ___ 20 3.1 Preparing the structure _______________ 20 Drive pulley ________________________ 20 Conveyor belt systems - Take-up station _____________________ 21 Troubleshooting guide Idlers and idler sets __________________ 21 (Supplement) Scrapers __________________________ 21 Loading and transfer chutes ___________ 22 ® CORREX abrasion resistant material ____ 22 3.2 Preparations for pulling the belt onto the structure _______________________ 23 3.2.1 Hanging the belt roll in let-off stands ____ 23 3.2.2 Pulling in the belt ___________________ 23 4 Splicing conveyor belts ______ 26 4.1 Splicing fabric-ply conveyor belts _______ 26 4.1.1 Mechanical splices (detachable) _______ 26 4.1.2 Vulcanized splices (non detachable) ____ 26 4.2 Splicing steel cable conveyor belts ______ 29
  • 9. ContiTech Specialist in Rubber Technology 1 1.1 Tension members Structure and 1.2 Covers identification of conveyor belts Aerial cableway is replaced by a belt conveyor
  • 10. 1 Structure and identification of conveyor belts Structure and identification of conveyor belts Dimensions, test values, designations, etc. of conveyor belts are specified in the following standards: DIN 22101 Belt conveyors for bulk materials DIN 22102 Conveyor belts with textile plies DIN 22103 Flame resistant conveyor belts DIN 22104 Antistatic conveyor belts DIN 22109 Textile-ply conveyor belts for coal mining DIN 22131 Steel cable conveyor belts DIN 22129 Steel cable conveyor belts for underground coal mining (draft) Ordering and delivery of conveyor belts are based on specifications given in the above standards. Any dimensions or other requirements deviating from the corresponding standard are subject to special agreement with the manufacturer. 1.1 Tension members Conveyor belts are reinforced with one or more plies of special textile fabric or one layer of adjacent steel cables. The following code letters denote the type of material used as reinforcement. B cotton Z high-strength viscose staple fibre R high-strength rayon P polyamide (trade names such as "Nylon", "Perlon") E polyester (trade names such as "Trevira", "Diolen") D aramide (trade names such as "Kevlar”, "Arenka") St steel cables 1.1.1 Conveyor belts with textile plies In virtually all cases, square-woven fabric of various kinds of weave is used for conveyor belts. The terms "warp" (running parallel to the length of the cloth) and "weft" (running across the width of the cloth) have been taken over from the weaving process. During the years of pioneering belt development, only cotton was used as a textile material. The advancement to fully synthetic fibres brought with it the manufacture of new high-strength types of fabric, leading to a decisive change and improvement in the structure and performance of conveyor belts. Polyester: Fully synthetic, high strength with low elongation, high workload capacity, largely resistant to acids and alkalis, unaffected by moisture (at normal temperatures). Polyamide: Fully synthetic, high tear resistance, high elongation, rotproof, resistant to moisture and chemicals. Aramide; Fully synthetic, highly aromatic polyamide fibre with extra high strength and low elongation; has the advantages of all fully synthetic fibres, is flame- resistant without undergoing special treatment and is gaining significance in the manufacture of high-strength textile-ply belts. 2
  • 11. Structure and identification of conveyor belts 1 Whereas earlier types of conveyor belt used to be reinforced with a "purebred" fabric, specialists in textile technology have since developed fabrics with combinations of different materials. Depending on the physical properties of the warp and weft, these mixed fabrics give the belt the right properties to meet specific in-service requirements. Textile plies are identified by two capital letters.The first letter shows the material used in warp direction and the second letter shows that used in weft direction. e.g. EP (warp: polyester/weft: polyamide) Good properties fort he warp are: High strength, low permanent elongation, hence short take-ups. Strength and elongation even remain unaffected by wet conditions, rotproof. Good properties for the weft are: High elastic elongation, hence good troughability and large filling cross section, good workload capacity and therefore a good resistance to mechanical destruction. In addition, brief reference should also be made at this point to the types of fabric commonly used for mining service: e.g. Pb (the second letter is small) This coding means that two different kinds of material have been twisted together to form one thread. The capital letter stands for the material giving the highest measure of strength. Following the material code is the strength grading in figures according to DIN 22102 standard specifications. The strength of the textile fabric and that of the entire belt are stated in N/mm width (previously kg/cm width). Strength values comply with the R10 standardized series of numbers contained in DIN 323, i.e. 160, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800,1000,1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3150, 4000, 5000, 6300. Identification coding of a conveyor belt could for instance read as follows: EP = type of fabric /1000 = overall strength in N/mm belt width / 4 = number of plies i.e. the belt's tension member with a strength of 1000 N/mm belt width consists of 4 plies of polyester/polyamide textile fabric, EP 250. The high strength and ability of fully synthetic blended fabric to withstand high dynamic stressing enabled the number of plies to be reduced. This led to the following generation of belts made by Continental: ® 1-ply belts (only for underground) CON-MONTEX ® 2-ply belts CON-BITEX Multi-ply belts 3
  • 12. 1 Structure and identification of conveyor belts Technical Data (guide values) Type Nominal Elongation at Thickness of Tension Elastic Minimum Minimum belt strength at break (longit.) tension member mass elongation up pulley width at 30° splice member (w/o cover to 10% of mini- diameter (drive troughing angle (belt core) M or N) mum breaking pulley) strength (longit.) in N/mm in % in mm in kg/m2 in% in mm in mm 2-ply belts (with thick intermediate rubber layer) CON- 200/2 200 12-16 3.5 3.9 0.6 - 1.2 250 400 ® BITEX 250/2 250 3.7 4.1 315 400 315/2 315 3.9 4.3 315 400 400/2 400 4.1 4.6 400 400 500/2 500 4.7 4.8 400 500 630/2 630 5.2 6.1 500 500 800/2 800 6.3 6.4 500 650 1000/2 1000 7.1 7.9 630 800 1250/2 1250 7.7 8.8 800 1000 2-ply belts CON- 200/2 100 12-16 1.8 1.9 0.6 - 1.2 200 400 MULTEX 250/2 125 2.0 2.3 250 400 315/2 160 2.2 2.4 250 400 400/2 200 2.6 2.8 315 400 500/2 250 3.2 3.2 400 500 630/2 315 3.8 4.2 500 500 800/2 400 4.8 4.8 630 650 1000/2 500 5.8 5.9 630 800 1250/2 630 6.2 6.5 800 800 3-ply belts CON- 315/3 200 12-16 2.7 2.8 0.6 - 1.2 315 400 MULTEX 400/3 250 3.0 3.4 315 400 500/3 315 3.3 3.7 400 500 630/3 400 3.9 4.2 500 500 800/3 500 4.8 4.8 500 650 1000/3 630 5.7 6.4 630 800 1250/3 800 7.2 7.2 800 800 4-ply belts CON- 400/4 315 12-16 3.2 3.8 0.6 - 1.2 400 400 MULTEX 500/4 400 4.0 4.5 500 500 630/4 500 4.4 4.9 500 500 800/4 630 5.2 5.6 630 650 1000/4 800 6.4 6.4 800 800 1250/4 1000 7.6 8.5 800 1000 1600/4 1250 9.6 9.6 1000 1000 5-ply belts CON- 500/5 400 12-16 4.0 4.7 0.6 - 1.2 500 500 MULTEX 630/5 500 5.0 5.7 630 500 800/5 630 5.5 6.1 630 650 1000/5 800 6.5 7.0 800 800 1250/5 1000 8.0 8.0 1000 1000 1600/5 1250 9.5 10.6 1000 1200 2000/5 1600 12.0 12.0 1250 1200 Other types of belt available on request 4
  • 13. Aufbau und Kennzeichnung der Fördergurte 1 1.1.2 Steel cable conveyor belts All ContiTech Steel Cable Conveyor Belts bear the registered trade name ® of STAHLCORD . Reinforcement for steel cable conveyor belts is in the form of one ply of high-tensile steel cables embedded in rubber and arranged in one plane ® running parallel to each other longitudinally. STAHLCORD Conveyor Belts are ideally suited to long-distance conveyors due to the high breaking strength of the steel cables. The belt construction itself plus the high-tensile ® steel cables enclosed on all sides by rubber provide STAHLCORD Conveyor Belts with a high resistance to impact damage at conveyor feed points, even when handling large lump-size material and where large drop ® heights are concerned. STAHLCORD Conveyor Belts also have a good troughability. Identification and dimensions are specified in DIN 22131 (Standard DIN 22129 "Steel cable belts for underground coal mining" is available in draft version). Coding for the tension member is made up as follows: St = steel cables / 2000 = overall strength in N/mm belt width Since only one layer of steel cables is embedded in the rubber according to DIN 22131, the figure after the oblique which appears in the coding reference for textile-ply belts does not apply in this case. Strengths of steel cable conveyor belts currently range from 500 N/mm to 7300 N/mm. The strength of the belt is determined by the strength of the steel cables and their spacing (pitch). Grades of strength specified in DIN 22 131 are supplemented by special versions according to the R 20 series. Technical Data (guide values) Type Nominal Pitch Thickness of Tension member mass Minimum Minimum strength tension (belt core) without covers pulley cover at splice member diameter thickness (belt core) (M or N) (V) (drive pulley) in N/mm in mm in mm in kg/m2 in kg/m2 in mm in mm St 500 500 12.5 2.8 5.3 6.4 500 3 St 630 630 10 2.8 5.8 6.8 500 3 St 800 800 12 3.6 7.4 8.8 630 3 St 1000 1000 12 4.0 8.9 10.4 630 3 St 1250 1250 14 4.7 10.6 12.3 630 3 St 1400 1400 9 4.0 10.3 11.6 630 3 St 1600 1600 15 5.5 12.8 14.7 800 4 St 1800 1800 13.5 5.5 13.5 15.4 800 4 St 2000 2000 12 5.5 14.3 16.2 800 4 St 2250 2250 11 5.5 15.0 16.8 800 4 St 2500 2500 15 7.0 18.0 20.3 1000 5 St 2800 2800 13.5 7.0 19.0 21.3 1000 5 St 3150 3150 15 7.8 22.0 24.5 1250 5.5 1 St 3500 3500 ) 15 8.2 23.6 26.3 1250 5.5 1 St 4000 4000 ) 15 8.8 26.6 29.4 1250 6.5 1 St 4500 4500 ) 16 9.6 29.0 32.1 1400 7 1 St 5000 5000 ) 17 10.7 33.0 36.3 1600 7.5 1 St 5400 5600 ) 17 11.7 36.2 39.9 1600 8 1 St 6300 6300 ) 18 12.2 40.4 44.0 1600 8.5 1 St 7300 7300 ) 19 13.1 43.9 47.7 1800 9 5 1) without allowances according to DIN 22101
  • 14. 1 Structure and identification of conveyor belts 1.2 Covers If the reinforcement of a conveyor belt is to retain its strength, it must be given ample protection from mechanical damage and rotting. The tension member is therefore provided with a cover on the top or conveying side of the belt and also on the bottom side. 1.2.1 Cover thickness Cover thicknesses are generally determined by the anticipated amount of wear caused by the conveyed material and measure between 0.5 and 20.0 mm. A somewhat thinner bottom cover can be selected in most cases but the ratio of top to bottom cover thickness should not exceed about 3:1 (cf. DIN 22101). Great differences between the two cover thicknesses can lead to undesired tensions within the belt and bulging of its edges due to shrinkage of the rubber following vulcanization. Minimum cover thicknesses are prescribed for steel cable conveyor belts (DIN 22101). Special attention when selecting the cover thicknesses can also optimize the lateral rigidity required for some applications. 1.2.2 Cover grade It is easy to realize the different types of stressing a conveyor belt is subjected to when we consider the vast range of materials to be conveyed - literally anything from coal to foodstuffs. Similarly, the number of different cover grades to choose from is high. Basic qualities and main properties of a cover are specified in correspond- ing DIN standards and are distinguished by the letters shown below: Code letters Property Steel cable belts Fabric-ply belts (DIN 22 131) (DIN 22 102) flame resistant F antistatic E flame resistant und antistatic* K S self-extinguishing and antistatic* (DIN 22 131) V (DIN 22 109) resistant to elevated temperatures T resistant to low temperatures R resistant to oil and grease G belts for foofstuffs A belts for chemical products C belts with fixed mechanical M, N M, N, P, Q parameters special grades X * (Belt cover grades for coal mining service are subject to special conditions of approval issued by the German mines authorities.) It is quite possible that several of these properties have to be fulfilled by one belt, e.g. in the handling of freshly baked bread or confectionary, the cover may have to be white and resistant to oil and grease as well as higher temperatures. When ordering it is therefore extremely important to give a precise definition of the material to be conveyed and its characteristics. 6
  • 15. Structure and identification of conveyor belts 1 Properties of the most popular ContiTech cover grades (guide values) DIN Continental Density Suitable for Permissible temperature** Resistant Tension Colour Polymer Code equivalent p in °C to oil and member constant peak grease kg/dm3 min. max. min. max. M ATRB 1.09 general conveying -50 +60 -55 +70 no any black NR (maximum type requirements) N CONTINENTAL 1.13 general conveying -30 +60 -35 +70 no any black NR/ EXTRA type SBR ® X CONTI-CLEAN 1.12 heavy soiling -50 +60 -55 +70 no any black BR/NR (dirt repelled) (with high moisture type content) N, K FH 1.24 machine belts in -30 +60 -35 +70 no any black NR/BR (flame retardant) open cast mines type S, K FW (flame 1.38 underground and -30 +60 -35 +70 no any black SBR resistant) surface type V V 1.42 underground - +100 - +110 within fabric black CR (self- 1.60 mining (maximum limits steel extinguishing) safety requirements) ® S, T VULKAN 1.39 hot materials -30 +110 -30 +130 within any black CR spezial with glowing limits type (flame resistant) embers ® T VULKAN - 1.13 hot materials -30 +110 -40 +130 no any black SBR T 130 type ® T VULKAN 1.13 hot materials -30 +130 -40 +150 no any black SBR extra-T150 type ® T, C* VULKAN 1.13 hot materials, -30 +160 -40 +180 no fabric black IIR super - T 180 also resistant to only acids and alkalis G TDAX 1.17 oily, greasy -10 +70 -20 +90 yes fabric black NBR materials only G TBBX 1.13 oil sand -50 +60 -50 +70 yes any black NBR type A TDLX 1.21 foodstuffs (oily, -10 +120 -15 +140 yes fabric white NBR greasy and hot) only X, C* TOWN 1.0 materials with acid -40 +60 -45 +70 no fabric grey NR content only E TBBN 1.25 potentially -30 +60 -35 +70 no any black NR (electrically explosive type conductive) materials V PVC (self- 1.35 underground -5 +50 -5 +60 yes fabric brown PVC extinguishing) only * For applications involving potential chemical attack, we recommend prior consultation with our Application Engineers. ** These temperature specifications refer to the conveyor belt; maximum temperature loads are However also subject to the nature of exposure to these temperatures (see also German Rubber Manufacturers` Association guidelines No. 339). Details of other cover grades and specifications given on request. 7
  • 16. 1 Structure and identification of conveyor belts 1.2.3 Cover reinforcement To protect the tension member and give added resistance to impacts, the cover can be provided with additional transverse reinforcement made of textile cord or steel strands. This increases the belt's resistance to penetra- tion and reduces the danger of longitudinal slitting. Transverse reinforcement of the covers Type Transverse Arrangement Tension member reinforcement ® CONTI-CROSS textile cord one side STAHLCORD T (polyamide) (top or bottom) (all types) ® CONTI-CROSS textile cord both sides STAHLCORD T/T (polyamide) (all types) ® CONTI-CROSS Steel strands both sides STAHLCORD S/S special-purpose types Breaker fabric one side fabric-ply belts (polyamide) (top) or both sides 1.2.4 Cover patterns To ensure optimum transport of special materials, e.g. on luggage and parcel conveyors, industrial assembly and sorting conveyors, or when conveying at a certain gradient, it may be necessary to provide the belt cover with a pattern. The most popular patterns to improve holding or eliminate rollback of materials can be seen below. Coarse cloth impression Transverse ribbing Coarse duck impression Transverse multi-cleats Herringbone pattern Longitudinal multi-cleats 8
  • 17. Structure and identification of conveyor belts 1 The Steep-Angle Conveyor Belt with 15 mm high chevron cleats on the top cover is designed to carry bulk materials such as coal, sand, gravel, ore minerals, etc. This belt can be troughed at 45° and is capable of transporting its load at a gradient of up to about 30° depending on the type of material handled. In addition to cover patterns, there are belts with high bonded sections. Section designs are varied and are vulcanized-on using the cold bonding process. These belts are named as follows: Partitioned Belts Fin-Type Belts ® CONTIWELL Box-Section Belts ® CONTIWELL Corrugated-Sidewall Belts Gradients of up to approx. 60° can be achieved using these belts, depending on the type of belt and the material being conveyed. Conveyor belts cannot be used for gradients exceeding 60° This is where . it becomes necessary to make use of vertical conveyors or elevator belts. ® CONTIWELL Box-Section Belts can also be used for vertical conveying (with a cover belt if required). Heavy-duty bucket elevators are fitted with Elevator Belts with fabric or steel cable tension members. Steep-Angle Conveyor Belt with Partitioned Conveyor Belt chevron cleats Fin- Type Conveyor Belt, 2-section Fin- Type Conveyor Belt, 3-section CONTIWELL® Box-Section Belt 9
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  • 19. ContiTech Specialist in Rubber Technology 2 2.1 How to order conveyor belts 2.2 Delivery and storage Ordering and storing Site delivery
  • 20. 2 Ordering and storage Ordering and storage 2.1 How to order conveyor belts Ordering is done on the basis of standards already named on the previous pages. In most cases reference can be made to specifications of systems already in operation when ordering replacement belts. Based on the DIN standard 22102, an enquiry or purchase order should include the following information: a) Extended or unwound length of the belt in m, specifying an "additional overlap length for splicing", or if the belt is to be delivered in one continuous length "endless...m". The client is responsible for specifying the correct length. b) Type of belt (e.g. steep-angle conveyor belt). c) Belt width in mm. Standard widths are 300, 400, 500, 650, 800, 1000, 1200 and so on at an increase of 200 mm. Non-standard widths may be supplied in agreement with the manufacturer. Continental manufactures belts up to a width of 3200 mm without a longitudinal joint. d) Type of reinforcement. e) Nominal strength of the belt in N/mm. f) Number of plies. g) Cover thicknesses (top and bottom) in mm. h) Cover material (rubber, PVC or the manufacturer's designation). i) Cover grade, DIN 22102 code, basic properties, resistance requirements or the trade name if known. j) Additional information, e.g. type of splice. 2.1.1 Example of how to order Conveyor belt 40 m inner circumference, 500 mm width, 2 plies polyester/ polyamide, nominal strength 500 N/mm, rubber cover, cover thicknesses - top cover 3 mm, bottom cover 2 mm, belt to be supplied unspliced, additional overlap length for splicing required. This order is summarized as follows: ® 40 m CON-BITEX Conveyor Belt + overlap 500 mm wide EP 500/2 3+2 mm CONTINENTAL EXTRA (N) If you are ordering for the first time or planning to erect a new conveyor, you are strongly advised to complete the manufacturer's data sheet giving full system specifications or ask for one of ContiTech's engineers to pay you a visit. This is the only way to ensure that you select the right type of belt with optimum conveying capacity and economy. 2.1.2 Delivery of endless belts Special-purpose belts and belts for short-distance conveyors can also be factory spliced to the client's specifications. Delivery of endless belts is however restricted by methods of transportation and production. Before ordering an endless conveyor belt, the question of installing it on the belt conveyor must always be examined. Installation of an endless belt requires at least prior dismantling of the drive and tail pulleys, as well as the sets of top run idlers. In addition, the feed and transfer points have to be thoroughly inspected. 12
  • 21. Ordering and storage 2 The process of dismantling and refitting parts of the structure usually involves a great deal more work than on-site belt splicing and installation. ContiTech's specialist engineers can be of help when deciding whether to select an endless belt or an unspliced one. A detailed summary of all ContiTech Conveyor Belt types, with descriptions and information on available sizes can be taken from the CONTI Conveyor Belt Service Manual, Part C "Conveyor Belting, Product Range". 2.2 Delivery and storage For long-distance conveyors it is often necessary to divide the total conveyor belt length into a certain number of part lengths agreed upon between the client and the manufacturer. The number of part lengths is always kept as low as possible in order to keep the number of splices at the installation location to a minimum. Each splicing operation means a loss of time and money. Part lengths are usually selected in accordance with the transportation and installation facilities at the site. Outer dimensions of the conveyor belt roll and its gross weight must be calculated beforehand when determining the mode of shipment. 2.2.1 Packaging Conveyor belts are wound onto wooden cores for shipment. Light belts are wound onto wooden cores with 400 mm outside diameter and a square centre hole of 90x90 mm to hold the roll axle; long and heavy belts are wound on wooden cores with 600 mm outside diameter and a square centre hole measuring 200x200 mm to hold the axle. Extra large belt rolls can also be shipped on wooden or steel drums. When shipping endless belts the inner and outer loops are lined with rollers to prevent damage to the tension member through sharp kinking. The thickness of the conveyor belt can be determined by means of the tables on pages 4 and 5. Conveyor belt thickness = thickness of tension member + thicknesses of the two covers The roll diameter can be taken from the graphs on pages 14 to 17 using the factors belt thickness and belt length. The belt weight is determined with the aid of the following tables: - textile tension member (page 4) - steel cable belts (page 6) - cover materials (page 7). Net Belt weight [kg] = 2 2 . (cover weight [kg/m ] + tension member weight [kg/m ]) . belt width [m] belt length [m] 2 Cover weight [kg/m ] = 3 . density of cover material [kg/dm ] thicknesses of the two covers [mm] Formlua: 13
  • 22. 2 Ordering and storage Conveyor belt roll diameter with 400 mm core diameter 30 28 26 24 22 20 19 18 Roll diameter in mm 3000 2000 Belt thickness in mm 1000 100 200 300 400 500 Belt length in m 14
  • 23. Ordering and storage 2 Conveyor belt roll diameter with 400 mm core diameter 30 28 26 24 22 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 Roll diameter in mm 1800 12 11 1700 10 1600 9 1500 8 1400 7 1300 6 1200 5 1100 1000 900 800 700 Belt thickness in mm 600 50 100 150 200 Belt length in m 15
  • 24. 2 Ordering and storage Conveyor belt roll diameter with 600 mm core diameter 30 28 26 24 22 Roll diameter in mm 3000 2000 Belt thickness in mm 1000 100 200 300 400 500 Belt length in mm 16
  • 25. Ordering and storage 2 Conveyor belt roll diameter with 600 mm core diameter 30 28 26 24 22 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 Roll diameter in mm 12 1800 11 1700 10 9 1600 8 1500 7 1400 6 1300 5 1200 1100 1000 900 Belt thickness in mm 800 700 600 50 100 150 200 Belt length in m 17
  • 26. 2 Ordering and storage Extra special care must be taken during loading and unloading. On no account should the belt be tipped from the truck or freight car as damage to the edges and covers would be inevitable. Lateral slipping of the roll (telescoping) too would complicate belt installation. If fork-lift trucks are used for unloading, the sharp-edged forks must be padded (corrugated cardboard, wood, conveyor belt waste, etc.). A suitable axle and a spreader must be used for loading and unloading by crane or hoist. If wire cables that touch the roll edges are being used, boards must be inserted, or better still, an additional strong wooden board of a length equalling the belt length can be wedged as a spacer bar between the two cable ends. If the belt roll has to be rolled, it is essential not to roll it counter to the winding direction. The roll is otherwise telescoped laterally into a funnel shape. Wooden boards should be placed underneath for rolling too, so that the belt is not damaged by stones or building materials. 2.2.2 Storage If prolonged intermediate storage is necessary, it is advisable to suspend the rolled belt with one axle in two mobile stands. If this is not feasible, the roll should be turned at intervals to change the contact surface. Storage location should be selected so as to avoid heat and direct sunlight. The belt should also be protected from contact with chemicals, grease or oil. Premature ageing, cracking, hardening or swelling would affect the service life of the conveyor belt (cf. DIN standard 7716, May 1982 - Rubber products: directions for storage, cleaning and maintenance). In the event of prolonged storage in the open air, the cut edges at the start and end of the belt have to be protected from moisture. It may be advisable ® to coat the edges with ContiTech's CONREMA Solution. 18
  • 27. ContiTech Specialist in Rubber Technology 3 3.1 Preparing the structure 3.2 Preparations for pulling Preparations for the belt onto the structure installation Pulling in a STAHLCORD® Steel Cable Conveyor Belt
  • 28. 3 Preparations for installation Preparations for installation Installing and splicing a conveyor belt is a job for experts. To give a proper description of these operations at this point would involve far too much detail (cf. Conveyor Belt Edition, "Installing and Splicing Conveyor Belts"). 3.1 Preparing the structure 11 10 1 13 8 6 12 2 17 5 15 7 9 16 4 3 14 1 Feed 9 Return run idlers 2 Discharge 10 Feed rollers 3 Head pulley (drive pulley) 11 Flat-to-trought transition 4 Snub or deflector pulley 12 Trough-to-flat transition 5 Tail or bend pulley 13 Feed chute (take-up pulley) 14 Belt cleaner (transverve scrapter) 6 Top run (tight side) 15 Belt cleaner (plough-type scraper) 7 Return run (slack side) 16 Drive unit 8 Top run idlers 17 Counterweight A thorough inspection of the entire structure for any defects or damage should be made before installing a new belt on an existing conveyor system. It is extremely difficult to check dimensions, take corrective action, replace damaged parts or do any welding jobs once the belt has been installed. The structure must be carefully cleaned and feed/discharge points cleared of any leftover materials. The whole length of the conveyor should be optimally aligned, i.e. straight-tracked without any twisting. The drive pulley, tail, snub and take-up pulleys should be set square to the centre line of the conveyor and be horizontal. If the pulleys are lagged, this is the best opportunity to inspect the lagging with optimum access to the pulleys. Various types of rubber lagging can be supplied for various applica- tions.The elasticity of rubber lagging and its grooves serve to effectively dissipate any moisture, prevent sticky materials from caking, as well as to cushion and accommodate stones depending on their size thereby keeping the belt in good working order. Friction grip of the rubber lagging is maintained. ContiTech supplies CORREX® Rubber Sheeting in different grades and surface patterns to cater for different needs. Lagging can also be applied to the pulleys after the system has been in operation.* * Further details of available types and instructions for lagging pulleys can be found in ContiTech's brochure, CORREX® Rubber Sheeting, Drum Lagging Materials and Abrasion Resistant Lining Materials. 20
  • 29. Preparations for installation 3 The take-up station with the take-up pulley is positioned for textile fabric belts at the point of the shortest belt length. After splicing of the belt, sufficient take-up must be available to offset the belt sag during installation and its elongation. Steel cable conveyor belts are low in elongation; the design engineer there- fore has to consider a shorter take-up than that for systems fitted with textile fabric belts. Nevertheless, belt sag during installation must also be taken into account for steel cable belts. Once the belt has been adequately tensioned, it is recommended that the take-up pulley or take-up carriage is adjusted so as to leave enough belt material for a join in the take-up length. The advantage of this is that it facilitates dismantling of the pulleys during structure repairs, and in the event of heavy damage to the belt, the belt can be tightened and a join made. Spindles, guides, rollers and hoists are to be cleaned and kept operational. Idlers and idler sets in top and return runs are centered square to the belt line. Idlers have to be checked that they are rotating properly and that any material build-up is removed. Idlers with dented or worn covering, as well as those with bearing defects are to be replaced. Idlers have to be lubricated from time to time depending on the type. Self-aligning idlers on the top and return runs must be cleaned, re-aligned and kept rotating freely. Return idlers are exposed to heavy soiling and material build-up. ContiTech Support Rings protect the idlers from wear and material accumulation; they contribute to the true running of the belt and help to keep the conveyor clean due to the low belt bearing area. Scrapers and chuting are always those elements which, together with the conveyed materials, contribute the greatest amount of wear to the conveyor belt. Careful thought should be given during the initial phase of designing a conveyor system to ensure that the belt is subjected to the least amount of punishment. Deep troughing at the feeding point, restriction of the material flow and suitable configuration of the belt charging point can nowadays frequently eliminate the need for chuting or at least enable its positioning so that it has a protective instead of an abrasive effect on the belt. Scrapers are made from rubber or plastic according to their intended application. The scraper material must be compatible with the materials being conveyed in order to achieve optimum cleanliness and protection against wear. Scrapers made from old conveyor belt waste, wood, steel or other materials lead to accelerated and premature wear of the belt. Weighted or even self-adjusting scrapers are to be checked that they can move freely. Attachments are to be inspected for signs of damage, loose bolts or bent parts which could damage the belt. Rubber scrapers can only be set and adjusted once the belt has already been installed and tensioned because this is the only way to achieve the correct contact pressure on the belt cover. ContiTech supplies Scraper Blades made from different materials suited to individual requirements of the material conveyed and the conveyor.* * See details of ContiTech's product range. 21
  • 30. 3 Preparations for installation Loading and transfer chutes, tip chutes as well as hoppers should be inspected and relined with abrasion resistant material if required. Metal wearing plates and braces should be firmly seated. Loose plates are frequently the cause of belt slitting. Excellent results are achieved with ® ContiTech's CORREX Rubber Abrasion Resistant Sheeting which can be subsequently applied using the cold bonding process.* ContiTech offers a versatile range of materials with different technical properties to suit various in-service requirements. ® CORREX Abrasion Resistant Material with adhesive layer (guide values) Type Thickness Specific Hardness Abrasion gravity (to DIN) in mm in kg/dm3 Shore A in mm3 6 8 10 15 ® CORREX L L 1.2 70 300 CYCLOP ® CORREX extra L L 1.1 60 110 ® CORREX super L L L L 1.1 55 55 ® CORREX red L L L L 1.1 45 200 ® 1) CORREX beige L L L L 1.0 40 90 ® CORREX red with L 1.1 45 200 herringbone pattern L=stock line rolls of 50m, approx. 1200 mm wide. Also spezial-purpose grades, e.g. „V“=self-extinguishing, „FW“=flame resistant, oil resistant within limits, etc., available on request. 1 ) Measured at half load. Standard sizes: Thickness Width Length 4-15 mm 1200 mm 50 m ≥ 16 mm 1400 mm 5m All safety devices must be carefully inspected! This not only includes guards around the belt motor drive and the erected awnings, but also all electrical monitoring systems, visual and acoustic warning signals, emergency switches, safety lines, belt mistracking and slip monitoring devices, incorrect loading/spillage control, slit detection systems, etc. This work should be carried out prior to actual belt installation. * See also ContiTech's brochure on CORREX® Rubber Sheeting, Drum Lagging Materials, Abrasion Resistant Lining Materials. 22
  • 31. Preparations for installation 3 3.2 Preparations for pulling the belt onto the structure It is particularly important when setting up a new conveyor system that, prior to installation, a site inspection plus preliminary discussions on the procedure take place between engineers in charge from both the conveyor construction company and the belt manufacturers, as well as competent maintenance and electrical engineers from the client. During these discus- sions an installation programme should be established, the provision of auxiliary equipment and assisting engineers/staff planned, and the different areas of responsibility determined. The site for hanging the new belt in let-off stands, the optimum method of pulling the belt onto the structure and the site for intermediate and final splicing should also be jointly agreed upon. 3.2.1 Hanging the belt roll in let-off stands The winding method is governed by local conditions. The belt roll is suspended in mobile let-off stands, the simplest type of which is fitted with open U-shaped bearings to support the axle ends. Bearings should be secured by bolts or stirrups. For small conveying systems, mobile cable reel jacks are also adequate for hanging in the roll. For conveying systems over substantially different levels of ground, the belt must be pulled in upwards using an appropriate hoist or downwards onto the system by means of suitable braking and intercepting devices capable of effectively moderating the maximum slope fall. To ensure the belt is pulled straight onto the system, the roll should as far as possible be positioned at right angles to the centre line of the system and centered in front of, behind, below or above the structure. If it is only possible to pull the belt in from the side, it should be done at an acute angle to the system. This requires a number of deflection idlers and fender rollers between the unwinding point and entry onto the structure or groups of laterally extended troughing idlers to form a lead-in guide onto the centre of the system. All short twists and bends must be avoided when pulling the belt onto the structure and particular care should be taken to avoid any tendency to tear the belt edges. 3.2.2 Pulling in the belt Before belt installation, all parts of the structure that come into direct con- tact with it must be cleaned of oils and lubricants. The belt may not be dragged across sharp-edged steel sections or wall edges. Fender rollers must be fitted at such points. The process itself of pulling in the belt is also determined by local conditions. Although small belts can be lifted manually or with pulling cables or a hoist, long belts require motor-driven cable winches or cables with corresponding traction vehicles such as trucks, Unimogs, bulldozers, etc. Prior to lifting the belt onto the system, a control must be made to ensure that the top cover of the belt will come to rest upwards in the top run and downwards in the return run. If the top cover of the belt is not marked with a stamp, it can be recognized by the cut edge at the beginning of the belt as the thicker of the two covers. 23
  • 32. 3 Preparations for installation The top cover of a rolled belt usually faces outwards. If the suspended roll is unwound from above, the outer cover is also on top when the belt enters the conveyor system. If the roll is turned so that unwinding is done from below, the outer cover faces downwards. If the worn belt of a conveyor system is to be replaced by a new one, the easiest method is often to attach the new belt to the old cut belt so that when winding up the old belt the new one is automatically drawn onto the system. The method chosen is best left to the discretion of the supervising engineer. There are a number of different possibilities depending on site conditions, but it would involve too much detail to explain them all in this brochure. 24
  • 33. ContiTech Specialist in Rubber Technology 4 4.1Splicing fabric-ply conveyor belts 4.2 Splicing steel cable conveyor belts Splicing conveyor belts Hot vulcanizing press
  • 34. 4 Splicing conveyor belts Splicing conveyor belts Depending on the length of a conveyor system, the belt is made endless either by splicing its two ends after it has been drawn onto the structure, or by suitably splicing the individual part-lengths to form one continuous length. 4.1 Splicing fabric-ply conveyor belts There are two methods of splicing fabric-ply belts. 4.1.1 Mechanical splices (detachable) Detachable splices using mechanical fasteners are recommended for conveyor belts which have to be frequently replaced, shortened or lengthened, as in underground mining service. The mechanical splice is quick to carry out and allows the conveyor to resume operation after just a short time. Another advantage is the low loss of belt material - splicing is done with straight, rectangular belt ends and the fasteners do not extend far into the belt, which means little waste when making a new splice or replacing a defective one. Utilization of the belt strength varies to a great degree when using mechanical fasteners. It depends largely on the type of belt, the type of fabric in particular as well as on the type of fastener, and ranges between 50% and 90%. If a thin, flexible belt is to be joined with mechanical fasteners, care should be taken that the pulley diameters are suited to the Hook fasteners fastener holding ability. 4.1.2 Vulcanized splices (non-detachable) The commonest and most successful type of splice for fixed conveyors and heavy-duty belts is still the hot vulcanized or cold vulcanized splice. If made properly by an expert, this splicing technique guarantees maximum utiliza- tion of the belt strength, longest service life and the best tracking properties of the belt. These splices also display optimum properties when chuting is used at loading points or when scrapers are fitted to eliminate material build-up or clean the belt. Fabric-ply conveyor belts are normally spliced with staggered steps and butting of the corresponding fabric plies of the two belt ends. 26
  • 35. Splicing conveyor belts 4 The splice is the weakest point in the entire belt. Due to this method of stepping the plies, one fabric ply has to be omitted reducing the tensile strength of the joint by a percentage which is related to the overall number of plies in the belt. The lower the number of plies, the greater the loss of strength as a percentage of the overall belt strength. The high tensile strength of today's fully synthetic fabrics enables conveyor belts to be manufactured in all strengths up to 1250 N/mm belt width with ® just two fabric plies. The special feature of the CON-BITEX Belt is its thicker rubber interlayer which permits various types of splices to be made. Two-step splice Whereas the one-step splice only transmits approx. 50% of the belt strength, up to 100% of the belt strength can be attained using additional fabric or the interlaced splice. The strain on the splice when bending over idlers and pulleys is reduced by taking a bias length of . LA = 0.3 B The additional belt length for the splice overlap is therefore . One-step splice LVZ = z LS + LA for fabric-ply belts with z number of steps. Step length LS is determined by the strength of the individual fabric plies. Splice with additional fabric ® (CON-BITEX ) Interlaced splice ® (CON-BITEX ) 27
  • 36. 4 Splicing conveyor belts Splice dimensions for fabric-ply belts Belt type Step length Number of steps Additional belt length for overlap LS in mm z LVZ in mm ® . CON-MONTEX 160/1 200 1 200 + 0.3 B 200/1 250 250 250/1 250 250 315/1 300 300 400/1 300 300 500/1 350 350 ® CON-BITEX one-step or with two-step or additional fabric interlaced . 200/2 180 180 + 0.3 B 360 + 0.3 250/2 180 180 360 315/2 180 280 360 400/2 200 200 400 500/2 200 200 400 630/2 250 250 500 800/2 250 250 500 . B 200/3 100 2 200 + 0.3 B EP 200/3 100 200 250/3 150 300 315/3 150 300 400/3 200 400 500/3 200 400 630/3 250 500 800/3 250 500 1000/3 300 600 1250/3 300 600 . B 250/4 100 3 300 + 0.3 B EP 400/4 150 450 500/4 200 600 630/4 200 600 800/4 250 750 1000/4 250 750 1250/4 300 900 1600/4 300 900 . B 315/5 100 4 400 + 0.3 B EP 500/5 150 600 630/5 200 800 800/5 200 800 1000/5 250 800 1250/5 250 1000 1660/5 300 1000 28
  • 37. Splicing conveyor belts 4 4.2 Splicing steel cable conveyor belts In a steel cable conveyor belt splice the individual corresponding cables of the two belt ends are placed side by side alternately and embedded in a special rubber compound. The type of splice used is predetermined for each belt strength rating by the diameter and spacing of the cables. Splicing configurations to DIN 22131 (provisional standard) one-step splice two-step splice three-step splice Steel cable belts too are normally spliced at a bias of . LA = 0.3 belt width B Right-angle joints are possible if suitable equipment is available. 29
  • 38. 4 Splicing conveyor belts Recommended splice dimensions for steel cable belts to DIN 22131 and special types (guide values) Belt type Step length Number of steps Additional belt length for overlap LS in mm z LVZ in mm + LA St 500 250 1 550 St 630 250 1 550 St 800 300 1 600 St 1000 300 1 600 St 1250 350 1 650 St 1400 350 2 1000 St 1600 450 1 750 St 1800 400 2 1150 St 2000 400 2 1150 St 2250 400 2 1150 S1 2500 500 2 1350 St 2800 600 2 1550 St 3150 650 2 1650 St 3500 650 3 2350 St 4000 750 3 2650 St 4500 800 3 2800 St 5000 Splicing system is chosen in accordance with design conditions St 5400 St 6300 St 7300 Other splicing systems are possible A great amount of research and testing is invested by ContiTech in the improvement of splicing methods to achieve optimum splice life and yet keeping the cost of labour and equipment to a minimum. The importance of precision and skill during splicing cannot be overemphasized. Further details are given in the edition "Installing and Splicing Steel Cable Conveyor Belts". 30
  • 39. ContiTech Specialist in Rubber Technology 5 5.1 Tensioning the belt 5.2 Starting the belt 5.3 Training the belt Commissioning Long-distance conveyor in operation
  • 40. 5 Commissioning Commissioning After splicing the conveyor belt, the press, worktop and all auxiliary splicinig facilities are dismantled and removed. Idler sets are returned to their positions in the top and return runs, properly aligned and secured. 5.1 Tensioning the belt It is assumed that the structure will have been erected correctly before belt tensioning takes place. If using the screw take-up method, the take-up gear on either side of the take-up pulley is to be adjusted so that the pulley with- draws square to the centre line of the system, thus tensioning the belt. With a gravity take-up, the supported counterweight is returned to its hanging position, or alternatively the winch tightened accordingly in the case of winch tensioning. The belt must be tensioned so as to ensure that a) the required tension is available at the drive to effectively transmit the peripheral force of the drive to the belt. Insufficient tension leads to belt slip on the pulley, premature wear of both belt and lagging, causing interference during operation. b) there is no belt sag between the individual idler sets and that troughing does not flatten to allow material spillage. c) the belt shows a good flat-to-trough transition even when running with no load, thereby gaining enough friction contact with the lateral idlers to keep it running true. For small conveyor systems, the expert installation engineer will be able to adjust the correct tension on the basis of experience. For large conveyor systems, the required tension is pre- determined during the design phase, or calculated from the required tension of the pulley and permissible sag of the belt between idlers. 5.2 Starting the belt All is now prepared for the initial run, however it is recommended that the entire system is inspected again before starting the commissioning operation. Any tools left lying around or parts of the structure, screws, etc. placed on the return run are to be removed. If necessary, the return run should be swept clean again. Check that work has been satisfactorily completed on all parts of the system. A locking device over the electric switch has proved to be an effective precautionary measure in this connection. It is secured by each group of workers with a marked padlock and the conveyor is not released for commissioning until all padlocks have been removed. 32
  • 41. Commissioning 5 If the system has a large centre distance, it is advised that a team of capable observers be posted at intervals along the conveyor in such a manner as to enable visual and audible signalling. First of all the belt is switched on briefly to move it forward about 10 to 15 m depending on the system length. This makes sure that the belt initially rests properly on the idlers. Then a second short burst of power is given, after which the supervising engineer awaits the reaction of his observers. If no problems are reported, the belt can be run under steady power. Constant monitoring is important to see if there is a tendency to run out of line, so that corrective action can be taken. Fabric-ply belts in particular require a certain amount of time before running with load to allow them to adapt to the system configuration and troughing. If a belt shows a tendency to run off-centre at the beginning, there is no reason to interrupt the trial run and expect to find the cause in the work of the vulcanizers or even a faulty belt. Every start-up operation needs corrective action. Belt and system must adapt to one other. This is best done with the belt running, if possible under full load conditions. 5.3 Training the belt Training a belt, especially on a long conveyor system, requires a great deal of patience, clear logical thinking and action. If at the beginning the belt comes into contact with some points of the fixed structure, the conveyor does not have to be stopped immediately - belt edges do not suffer the damage that easily. Alignment is only possible when the belt is running, because it is only during operation that the effect of any adjustment can be observed. If the belt runs off-centre, correction begins before the point of misalignment seen in the direction of belt travel. How can misalignment be corrected? The drive pulley has been thoroughly checked during preparations for commissioning: it is horizontal and set square to the belt axle. It has been cleaned of all caked material. Therefore, this pulley should as far as possible be left untouched. If the belt does not centralize, the final troughing idlers before the drive pulley are to be adjusted. The tail pulley, often designed as a take-up pulley on small conveyors is usually screw-adjusted. Though it would be preferable to leave the pulley in the position it was during control of the belt tension, belt tracking can be corrected at this point if absolutely necessary. The general rule is: Conveyor belts enter downwards 33
  • 42. 5 Commissioning Conveyor belts enter downwards A belt always follows the path of reduced tension, i.e. it runs towards the pulley edge which has retracted as a result of slackening the screw take-up. Direction of belt travel Axle position The troughing idler transoms on the top run are attached to the structure by means of slots or clamps in such a manner that lateral adjustment is possible. By tilting the idler sets forwards or backwards, a position is attained where the friction between idler and belt acts as a steering force on the belt. The following rule generally applies in practice: To bring the belt closer - hammer the group of troughing idlers away from the direction of belt travel. To push the belt further away - hammer the group of troughing idlers towards the direction of belt travel. Direction of belt travel To push the belt To bring the belt further away closer 34