Mechanical Belt Fastening Systems
Heavy-Duty Belt Fasteners: Hinged Plate Fasteners
Descriptions: Often used with small pulleys, are installed into each end of the belt and then joined together and held in place with a pin.
Solid Plate Fasteners
Descriptions: Consist of one plate that is installed into both ends of the belt and fastened together. Solid plate fasteners are used with larger pulleys and for applications that require a sift-free splice.
Applications: Coal and Hard Rock, Underground and Surface Mining, Wood Processing, Asphalt Plants, Construction and Road Equipment.
Installations: Installed into the belt using bolts, rivets, or staples (depending on belt type and application) and are available in a variety of metals.
Light-Duty Belt Fasteners
Descriptions: Fasteners are available in hookand lacing styles, are installed into both ends of the belt, and are joined together with a hinge pin.
Applications: Agriculture, parcel handling, food, and laundry.
Installations: Vary from machine application to using hand tools, and the fasteners are available in a variety of metals, plastics, and in some cases, food-grade materials.