Product description
INTRODUCTION
Elevator belts are used for conveying bulk materials vertically using metal, plastic or rubber
buckets that are bolted onto the belt. The dimensions and methods of fastening of the
buckets have been defined in standards.
BELT WIDTHS
Elevator belts are available in standard widths up to and including 2200 mm.
CARCASS
The textile carcass consists of three up to six plies of synthetic Polyester-Nylon fabric (EP).
EP-fabric is impervious to moisture, has a low elongation and a high tensile strength. The
choice of belt type and number of plies depends on the required tensile strength and bolt
holding ability.
The steel carcass consists of one layer of steel warp cables and two layers of steel weft
cables one at each side of the warp. This provides excellent resistance to the tear-force
generated by the bolts of the buckets and fasteners. A steel reinforced carcass is mainly
used for high heat applications, to prevent excessive elongation.
PULLEY DIAMETER
The minimum pulley diameter depends on the thickness of the carcass and the kind of
reinforcement material. The head pulley is generally lagged.