1. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS
Welcome to Flexco® SR™ Rivet Hinged R9
HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS

2. Applications
Underground Mining
Copper
Gold
Scrap Metal

3. Applications Designed for the most demanding applications.
High tension applications. For use on mainline and panel belts with mechanical fastener ratings up to 2000 P.I.W. (350 kN/m).
Thick belt applications. For thick belts 5/8” to 1” ( mm) used in front of chute transfer points and for other high impact applications.

4. Selection Guide Fastener Size Belt Thickness Range in. (mm)
Mechanical Fastener Rating
P.I.W. (kN/m)
Recommended Minimum Pulley Diameter in. (mm) * R9
5/8-1 ( )
2000 (350)
42 (1050)
* Operating tension under 100% of belt rating.

5. Metal Selection
Stainless (Type 316): Provides extra resistance to abrasion, magnetic attraction, and corrosion from acids and other chemicals.

6. Rivet Selection Packaged in box or in bulk quantities.
Rivets are available in either steel or stainless steel.
For installation with the Flexco® Power Set™ Rivet Driver use specially designed Power Set™ Rapid Loader™ Collated Rivets.

7. Hinge Pin Selection
A selection of hinge pins makes it easy to match hinge pins to the needs of the application.
Nylon Covered Stainless Cable: Designed for abrasive and corrosive applications.
5/8” Diameter: For rivet sizes G, H and I.
3/4” Diameter: For rivet sizes J, K and L.

8. Features & Benefits Fast, easy installation.
Built-in viewports in each plate assures proper installation alignment.
Can be installed with either the portable MSRT9 or the Flexco® Power Set™ Rivet Driver.

9. Features & Benefits Fastener/Belt Cleaner compatibility.
Used with Mineline® family of belt cleaners, the Scalloped Edge™ and low profile reduces fastener impact for cleaner blades, skirt rubber and return idlers.

10. Features & Benefits
For the most demanding high-tension or thick belt applications, R9 has greater reachback, a thicker plate and an enhanced loop area to accommodate a larger diameter hinge pin.

11. Installation Tools
R9 can be installed with the portable MSRT9 installation tool and a 6lb. (2.7kg) hammer. The MSRT9 installs R9 fasteners only.

12. Installation Tools Or use the Flexco® Power Set™ Rivet Driver.
The Power Set was designed to reduce operator fatigue, safely speed up installation of Flexco® SR™ belt fasteners and provide consistent, controlled and uniform splices each and every time.

13. Installation Tools
Far-Pul® HD® Belt Clamps are easy-to-use, lightweight and specially engineered for heavy-duty applications.
Load capacity up to 2.7 metric tons (3 tons) when used with two 1-1/2 ton come-alongs.
Provides even tensioning across entire belt width.
Securely grips belts up to 25mm (1”) thick.
Easily adjusts to fit a variety of belt widths.

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

15. Installation Tools
Portable, lightweight FSK™ Belt Skiver adjusts easily and precisely to various cutting depths.
Use on rubber-covered belts with top covers of 4.5mm (3/16”) or more.
Provides skives from mm (1/16”-3/8”) deep in a single pass.

16. Installation Tool
Reduce friction on metal tools, and rubber or fabric belt surfaces with Flexco® Silicone Lubricant.
Makes cutting or punching holes in belting easier.
Non-flammable.
Does not contain fluorocarbons.

17. Installation Tools
The Alligator® 300 Series Belt Cutter delivers clean, straight cuts quickly and safely.
For belts of any width up to 28mm (1-1/8”) thick.
Double-edged blade cuts in either direction.

18. Installation Tools
When Belt Grips are slipped over belt edge at a right angle, belts can be pulled without damaging the belt surfaces.
Makes pulling belting by hand a lot easier.
Belt grips can be used on belts up to 16mm (5/8”) thick and come in pairs.