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Mechanical Fasteners Vs. Vulcanizing

Published Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Amid a global economic downturn, aggregate operations need to do everything they can to improve operating efficiencies and reduce costs. At the heart of plant operations is the conveyer system—an excellent first checkpoint when seeking to optimize productivity. A critical area of importance on any conveyor system is the splice, and in most aggregate operations, there are two preferred types of splicing methods: mechanical splicing, the process of joining belt ends by metal hinges or plates, and vulcanized splicing, the process of joining belt ends through heat and/or chemicals. Understanding the pros and cons of each splicing method ...

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