1. Welcome to Flexco ® Bolt Solid Plate HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS

2. Applications Engineered to meet the demands of the toughest material- handling applications. Commonly used for highly abrasive materials. Can be applied to belts mechanically rated up to 105kN/m (620 P.I.W.).

3. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Applications Coal Hard-Rock Mining Foundries Grain Elevators Aggregate Plants Steel Mills Recycling

4. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Selection Guide Fastener SizeBelt Thickness Range mm (in.) For Belts with Mechanical Fastener Ratings up to kN/m (P.I.W.) Recommended Minimum Pulley Diameter* mm (in.) 1 5-11 (3/16-7/16)30 (150)300 (12) 140 5-11 (3/16-7/16)40 (225)350 (14) 190 8-14 (5/16-9/16)60 (330)450 (18) 1-1/2 11-17 (7/16-11/16)50 (300)450 (18) 2 14-21 (9/16-13/16)75 (440)750 (30) 2-1/4 14-30 (9/16-1-3/16)105 (620)900 (36) 2-1/2 19-25 (3/4-1)75 (450)1050 (42) 3 24 (15/16) & over100 (560)1200 (48) * Operating tension 75%-100% of Belt Rating

5. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Superior Strength Strong, sift-free splice with superior holding ability. Compression fastener – plates are mounted above and below the belt with high tensile strength bolts.

6. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Superior Strength Specially formed teeth penetrate deep into the belt carcass – without damaging the carcass fibers. Teeth add strength and pull-out resistance.

7. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Easy Installation Specially designed templets, punches and boring tools make it easy to quickly and accurately punch holes into belts. Fasteners can be installed on site using portable hand or power tools.

8. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Easy Installation Exclusive Flexco piloted bolt speeds installation. Piloted bolt tips cradle nuts securely in place – aligning the bolt and nut threads as the nut is turned.

9. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Splice Pattern – 90° 90° splice is the most commonly used splice pattern for standard troughing and non-troughing bulk conveyors. Requires the fewest fasteners. Easiest and quickest to install.

10. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Splice Pattern – 45° Can be installed in situations where pulley diameters are as much as 25% smaller than the recommended size. Angled splice distributes tension over a greater belt area. Passes more smoothly over pulleys and under cleaners.

11. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Wedlok ® High Tension Splice Costs substantially less than a vulcanized splice. Quicker to install than a vulcanized splice and can be installed by your own maintenance crew. Can be installed on belts with a mechanical fastener rating up to 123kN/m (700 P.I.W.).

12. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Rip Repair Use standard Flexco Bolt Solid Plate fasteners to repair belt edge tears and holes. Three-bolt Rip Plate fasteners can be used to bridge ‘soft’ spots. For jagged length- wise tears, standard fasteners can be combined with three- bolt Rip Plate fasteners.

13. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Recessed Bolt Solid Plate When belt top covers are 4.8mm (3/16”) or more, we recommend countersinking (recessing) fasteners. Provides deeper penetration of fastener teeth into the carcass. Reduces fastener exposure and extends splice life. Reduces noise on return idlers. Smaller fasteners may be used in applications with smaller pulley diameters.

14. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Installation Tools & Supplies The only tools needed are a templet and portable hand and power tools. Impact wrench driven power tools are recommended since they can speed installation time by at least 50%

15. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Installation Tools & Supplies 90° and 45° Templets simplify installation by providing an accurate guide for precise placement of bolt holes. Lengths for all standard belt widths are available.

16. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Installation Tools & Supplies With a hammer and the Flexco ® Cracking Chisel, worn top plates can be easily replaced without replacement of the entire splice.

17. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Installation Tools & Supplies Flexco-Lok ® Tape is a rigid tape that helps eliminate belt ripple on plied or solid-woven belting, so belts run smoothly over pulleys and under cleaners. Also helps seal the splice against seepage of fines and moisture.

18. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Installation Tools & Supplies 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.

19. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Installation Tools & Supplies 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 1.5-10mm (1/16”- 3/8”) deep in a single pass.

20. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Installation Tools & Supplies Securely grips belts up to 25mm (1”) thick. Easily adjusts to fit a variety of belt widths. 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.

21. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Flexco ® VP™- Advantages All the advantages of Bolt Solid Plate plus: Increased splice life – less exposure to wear Increased impact protection of fasteners Improved cleaner/fastener interface Reduced cleaner blade bounce and chatter Reduced conveyor noise

22. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Flexco ® VP™ - Applications Ideal for highly abrasive materials. Sand Crushed Stone Salt Gravel Limestone Coal

23. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Flexco ® VP™ - Selection Guide Fastener Size Belt Thickness Range mm (in.) For Belts with Mechanical Fastener Ratings up to kN/m (P.I.W.) Recommended Minimum Pulley Diameter mm (in.) 140VP 5-11 (3/16 - 7/16)40 (225)350 (14) 190VP 8-14 (5/16 – 9/16)60 (330)450 (18) 2VP 14-21 (9/16 – 13/16)75 (440)750 (30)

24. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS Flexco ® VP™ - Selection Guide Box quantities provide enough fasteners to splice a 900mm (36”) belt. Available with steel or abrasion resistant MegAlloy ® bottom plates. 140VP and 190VP are provided in six- plate strips. 2VP is provided in four-plate strips. Order in box or bucket quantities.

25. HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER SYSTEMS 90° Templet for VP™ VP Templets simplify installation by providing a guide for accurate bolt-hole placement. VP Templets are yellow dichromate plated for easy identification.

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