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SPLICING PROCEDURE FOR PLIED

RUBBER BELTS

• BLACK : DELTA, DELTAFLAM, DELTATHERM, DELTAFAT

• WHITE FOR FOOD PRODUCTS : FIGUM

IN REFERENCE TO DIN 22102 NORM, PART 3.

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CONTENT

1.0 Preliminary remarks............................................................................................................. 3

2.0 SpliceTypes…………………………………………………………………………………………4

3.0 Dimension of the splice ..................................................................................................... 5

4.0 Material to use for the splice ..........................................................................................6 - 7

5.0 Tools and equipment........................................................................................................... 8

6.0 The finished splice........................................................................................................9 - 11

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1.0 PRELIMINARY REMARKS

This splicing method applies to all Depreux Rubber plied belts.
- Abrasion DELTA Type A
B (y)
SX (X)
SY
SH

- Flame resistant Type K1

DELTAFLAM K2
S1
S2
VT

- Hot Materials Type T2

DELTATHERM T3

- Oily and Greasy Material Type G1

DELTAFAT G2

- Food Products FIGUM

The splicing “non clipped” can be made by :
- Hot vulcanised method using Depreux or
other jointing materials and a field press.
- Short hot method
- Cold method using special glues
Hot vulcanised method - For high temperature and special belts

Short hot method - Maximum temperature of the product : 100 °C

- Maximum length (Conveyor) : 50 m
- Low tension , simple drives
- ∅ of the drum : minimum 250 mm

Cold method - Maximum temperature of the product : 80 °C

This procedure describes the hot vulcanising method only.

Note – it is important to use the correct splicing solutions and rubber for the different belt types.
(See 4. Splicing materials )

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2.0 SPLICING SCHEMAS

cover (carrying side) CP

50
2 plies conveyor belt
= splicing of 1 step
lj = lét Rubber cover (bottom side) CR

CP
50
3 plies conveyor belt
= splicing of 2 steps

lét lét CR
lj

CP
50

4 plies conveyor belt

= splicing of 3 steps

lét lét lét

CR
lj

CP
50

5 plies conveyor belt

= splicing of 4 steps

lét lét lét lét

CR
lj
Rubber cover Joint

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3.0 DIMENSIONS OF THE SPLICE

Minimal length of floor and splicing for 2 plies belts

Minimum length Length of the splicing

Type of
Belt Type1 Joint Type 2 Joint Type 1 Joint Type 2 Joint
200/2 250 125 250 250
250/2 250 125 250 250
315/2 300 150 300 300
400/2 300 150 300 300
500/2 350 175 350 350

Minimal length of floor and of splicing for belt with more then 2 plies

Type of belt Tensile strength Minimum length Length of the Number of Steps
of a ply of Step splice
N/mm mm mm
315/3 80 à 100 150 300 2
400/3 125 à 160 200 400 2
500/3 125 à 160 200 400 2
630/4 125 à 160 200 600 3
800/4 200 à 250 250 750 3
1000/5 200 à 250 250 1000 4
1250/5 200 à 250 250 1000 4
1600/5 315 à 400 300 1200 4
2000/5 315 à 400 300 1200 4
2500/5 500 à 630 350 1400 4
3150/5 500 à 630 350 1400 4

1) For other belt types than those described in the above table , to establish the correct
length of the splice first calculate the nominal tensile strength of a ply then determine the joint
step length by using the following formula. Once known read the value of step length from the
table .

Lj = step x ( number of ply - 1 )

Example :
Type of belt : 1000/3
Tensile strength of a ply : 1000 = 333 N/mm
3
Length of STEP for this value : 300 mm
Length of the splicing : lj = 300 x ( 3 - 1 )
lj = 600 mm

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4.0 MATERIALS TO USE FOR THE SPLICE

The required is function quantity is function of the belt width as well as of the number of plies.

1. Splicing materials for anti-abrasive belt DELTA and flame resistant belt DELTAFLAM

Rubber solution Ref. 12603/D

Skim Ref. 11485
Rubber Cover Ref. 11246

2. Splicing materials for belt resistant to hot material transport belts : DELTATHERM Belts

Rubber solution Ref. 12532/D

Skim Ref. 18132
Rubber Cover Ref. 18051

3. Splicing materials for belt resistant to oily and Greasy material transport belts :
DELTAFAT G1 belts

Rubber solution Ref. 12603/D

Skim Ref. 11485
Rubber Cover Ref. 13100

4. Splicing materials for belt resistant to oily and Greasy material transport belts :
DELTAFAT G2 belts

Rubber solution Ref. 12271/D

Skim Ref. 13271
Rubber Cover Ref. 13190

5. Splicing materials for Food material transport belts : FIGUM B belts :

Rubber solution Ref. 12610/D

Skim Ref. 13610
Rubber Cover Ref. 13160

6. Splicing materials for Food material transport belts : FIGUM FGS belts

Rubber solution Ref. 12610/D

Skim Ref. 13610
Rubber Cover Ref. 13613

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7. In addition to the splicing materials the following products are required :

• Silicone paper
• Pressure transfer fabrics

Splicing material Storage : Splicing materials must be kept in a cool, dry and a dust-free location
as described in detail in German norm DIN 7716.

Temperature must be kept between 0 °C and 30 °C

The validity period to use the splicing material is written on the splicing Kit packing.

For normal splicing materials and normal storage temperatures, the materials are to be used
within a period of 6 months.

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5.0 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Tools

1. Means to clamp the belt ends safely whilst doing the splice.
2. Rotary buffing machine.
3. Thickness gauge.
4. Hardness Shore “A” instrument.
5. Tape measure.
6. Chalk line.
7. Chalk.
8. Vice-grip pliers, with attachment-link.
9. G. clamp.
10. Cutter.
11. One ply knife.
12. Stone to sharpen knife.
13. Pliers for stripping covers and plies.
14. Metallic brush.
15. A pair of Scissors.
16. Hammer.
17. Roller.
18. Brand.
19. Vee knife for trimming the finished joint.
20. Brush.

EQUIPMENT

1. Vulcanisation Press
- About 145°c – 150°c.
- Specific pressure : capacity of 8 bars.
- In the longitudinal direction, the press length should be at least
100mm longer on each end of the total length of the joint.
- In the transverse direction, the press width should be at least 50mm
wider on each side than the belt width of the belt.

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6.0 STAGES OF THE SPLICE

1. Preliminary Operations

- A proper splicing requires first a proper work preparation.

- The work should be done at a distance of at least 5 meters from the conveyor
return drum or from the conveyor discharge, in order to allow setting properly
the belt’s ends for work.
- The upper plate of the vulcanisation press and the working table should be at
the same level.
- The working place should be free of rain and wind.

2. Splicing Preparation (see picture A,B,C etc… in annexure)

- The two ends of the belts should be precisely overlapped in the longitudinal
direction.
- At each end, mark the splice and initiate the cutting. Picture A
- 25-30mm wide rectangles are to be marked, cut and peeled from the top belt
upper rubber cover as well as from the bottom rubber cover for the full belt
width and at the correct bias angle. (!! Special care is to be taken not to
damage the fabrics) Picture B
- The same is to be performed on the top belt bottom cover and on the bottom
belt upper cover.
- On the different plies, the rubber is to be peeled in accordance with the
hereunder drawing principal, with the dimensions a listed in the table of….
- (!! Again special care is to be taken not to damage the fabrics). Picture C
- At each level, the cut rubber ends should be buffed. Picture D
- Buff as well the cut edges on the rubber covers. Picture E
- All surfaces on both belt ends, are to be covered 3 times with rubber joint
solution. Enough time has to be allowed between the three operations to allow
proper drying of the solution. Picture F
- The levels of one of the belt end are to be all covered with rubber skim. Roll
heavily to extract all air pockets. Picture G

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- Add also 10mm to 15mm wide skim rubber on the belt edges .
- Add 5mm wide skim on each of the plies.
- Position carefully the two ends of the belt to form the joint. The belts edges
should be perfectly aligned as well as the plies.
- Roll the joint heavily and properly to extract the air pockets.
- Fill in the several steps the belts joints ends with rubber skim and cover then
well roll .
- Put a silicone paper under the splice avoid wrinkles. On the belts joints ends,
put a small. Rectangle of pressure transfer fabric.
- The press rulers are to be positioned on each side of the belt and the designed
thickness is to be defined by the iron.
- The upper part of the splice is also to be covered with silicone paper.
- The upper plate of the vulcanisation press is to put in place.
- The upper beams are also to be put in place and the belts to be
slightly “tightened “.
- Connect pressure system to the upper beams and tighten firmly to the belts.
- Connect the press plates to the electrical power supply.

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annexure

B
A

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D E

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F G

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3 JOINT VULCANISATION

- Switch on the power to the press

- As the temperature rises, increase slightly the pressure.
- The end pressure ( 8 bar ) should be achieved when the
temperature is at 145 °C.
- Maintain the temperature between 145 °C and 150 °C over the
whole press area through action of switching on and off the
electrical current.
- The heating time is function of the belt total thickness. The following
rules is to be used 2.5 to 3min. Per mm of belt thickness, but the
total duration should not be less than 30 minutes.
- At the end of the heating cycle, switch off the current and leave the
press cool dawn to less than 60 °C.

4. FINAL TASKS

Switch off the power

- Take off the beams.
- Take out the press heating plate.
- Check the joint and clean it out.
- Disconnect the press bottom plate.
- Dismantle the working platform.
- The splice shall be ready for operation, when its temperature
reaches ambience.

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