Catalog No.

FB SM-79109

(SPLICING MANUAL FOR FABRIC CONVEYOR BELT)

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Splicing Method of
Conveyor Belt by Method of Vulcanized
Splice

Features of Splicing by Vulcanization 2.1 Direction of Splice

Efficiency is higher than connecting belt by
means of metallic fasteners.
Surface of spliced part is smooth thereby
providing higher effect to a belt scraper or a
belt cleaner.
Little shaking of the spliced part while running.
No spill of the carrying materials.
Little noise while running.
Having these features, the splicing method by
vulcanization has been popularized.
Fundamentally, steps shall be made in the
direction in such a manner that the spliced
joint in the lower side firstly contact the driving
pulley, when the belt turns around the pulley.
It is because to reverse the force to strip the
belt from the stepped splicing joint by the
frictional force produced at the driving pulley.
Fig. 1 Examples of Direction of Splice

Procedure & Important Points of Vulcanized

Splice

Kind of belt to be spliced should be realized

well Preparation of the kind and quantity
of splicing materials to be used.
Pulling belt to the belt line and the determina-
tion of belt length Determination of the
proper position of take-up.
Centering and marking-off the steps Take
care so that the splicing part may not be
curved.
Step making (stripping) Take care not
to cut the carcass ply too much.
Buffing (rubber portion) and cementing
Take care to dry cement perfectly. C)
Fitting Splice Together . . Take care not to
be curved.
Vulcanization Proper vulcanizing tem-
perature, time and pressing pressure shall be
maintained (checked).
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2.2 Step Size of General Method of Splicing Belt by Vulcanization

Cover Stock
(DOCK) Filling Rubber
(Use tie rubber)
Tie Rubber

Cover Stock

(mm)

2.3 How to Determine Length of Splice 2.4 Step Length < Table 1 >
(1) In case of the fabric of over 150 kg/cmp Table 1
(840 lbs/irip.) Kind of Breaking strong h Step length mm lin.
L = tan 18 x b+S(n-1) — 15 mm fabric
kN/m (lbs/in i ply 2py 3ply 4ply 5ply 6ply
= 0.3b + S(n-1) — 15 NNEP,MF 160 I 900 200 1 81 100 14) 100 ( 4)
Here: NH,VH 200 1 1,120) 200 1 8) 1201 5) 100 ( 4)
L: splicing length (mm) b: 250 1 1,400) 250 110) 150 ( 6) 100 141
315 1 1,770) 350 (14) 200 ( 8) 150 1 6) 100 1 41
belt width (mm) 4120 1 2,240) 400 116) 250 (101 200 1 8) 120 1 51
S: step length (mm) 500 { 2000) 500 120) 300 (121 200 I 8) 150 I 51
n: number of plies 830 ( 3,530) 630 125) 400 116) 250 110) 230 1 01 150 I 6)
800 ( 4,400) 500 120) 350 114) 250 (10) 200 I 8)
1,000 ( 5,600) 600 (241 400 {161 300 112) 250 (10)
(2) In case of the fabric of less than 150 kg/cmp 1,200,1 0.720) 500 (201 400 (16) 300 (121 250 (10)
(840 Ibs/inj.) 1,250 1 7,000)
L = tan 18 b + S(n-1) + 500 ... Note 1 1,500,1 8,400) 600 124) 450 (18) 350 114) 300 (12)
1000 1 4960) 450 OM 350 (14) 300 1121
= 0.3b + S(n-1) + 500 1,800,110,080) 550 1221 450 110) 35D 1141
2,000 111;2001 6001241 500120) 400116)
2,500 114,000) 600124) 500120)
Note 1 — Please see Para. 2.5.3(B) as to the necessary 3,150,117,640) 630 (251
length depending upon the method of Kind of Breaking strength Step length Kind of Breaking at ength St p length
splicing. fabric krOn.ply aiA kNim.ply
110-10-PlY) mm 114. (lbsiin.ply1 mm 01.)
NN,EP,MF 100 ( 550) 100 I 4) NN.EP 450 12,520) 450 118)
NH,VH 120 ( 672) 120 1 5) 500 12,800) 500 120)
150 1 840) 150 1 6) MJ-70,5 140 1 7801 150 ( 61
200 (1.120) 200 1 8) W-105,110 200 11,1201 NO 18)
250 11,4001 250 (10) MJ-156 270 11,500) 300 (12)
300 11,680) 300 112) MJ-200 360 {2,000) 400 (16)
350 11,960) 350 (14)
400 12,240) 400116) —
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2.5 Procedure of Splicing Work (b) Mark each step length taking the bias line as
the basis and draw a step line using a rule.
2.5.1 Centering (c) It is necessary to reconfirm the splicing allow-
The center line is the basic line for the step ance, step length, top and bottom cover
processing, and it should be accurate since it stripping, direction of the bias angle and the
is necessary for preventing the spliced part by construction of the conveyor belt prior to
vulcanization from causing crooked running. cutting the belt edge and stripping the cover
rubber.
(1) The center line shall not fade away till the last.
(2) Take 3 center points with the distance of more
than 1 mtr. at the both ends of the splicing
part.
(3) Apply chalk to the marking string, position
both ends of the string on both ends of the
center point, straighten the belt so that the
middle center point is on the line of the mark-
ing string, and then draw a center line.

Center
(d) It is convenient to mark the step line on the
side of the edge rubber by means of a knife
so that its position can be recognized even after
stripping the cover rubber.

Over 1m

The longer the distance between the center points,

the more accurate center line is obtainable.

2.5.2 Marking reference, cutting lines

(a) Draw a bias line accurately at the angle of 18°
on the cutting portion of the conveyor belt
using a specified rule taking the center line as
the basis.

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2.5.3 Method of Stripping
The method of stripping is divided into _two
ways, viz. for the fabric of less than 150 kg/
cmp (840 Ibs/inp) and for the fabric of over
150 kg/cmp (840 lbs/inp).
This is the treatment taken as the safety meas-
ures since the fabric of low tensile strength is
thin and it is apt to injure the lower ply,when
cutting by a knife.
(a) Cut the belt end on the bias of 18°
and perpendicularly of the direction of the
belt thickness.
(b) Cut the marked portion (the portion filled with
cover stock) by means of a knife applying it
into the marked portion at the angle of 45°.
Take care not to cut the fabric.
45°
(c) Strip the cover rubber at the marked portion
with pincers.
(When it is difficult to strip the cover rubber,
narrow the width of the marked cover rubber
into half, and it will become easy to strip it.)
(d) Apply the knife into the ply to be stripped so
that the lower ply may not be injured. Prick
the thin coat under the fabric, which has been
cut off, by means of a driver or the like. Raise
up the fabric ply in about 10 mm (0.4")
throughout its width and make it easy to insert
pincers therein. Care must be taken not to
injure the lower ply in this case.
(e) Strip the cover rubber and the 1st ply of the
carcass. Width of about 25 mm (1") is the
minimum possible limit to be stripped by hand.
When stripping by hand, it will become easy
if lines are drawn in 25 mm (1") wide in the
longitudinal direction, as shown in the photo-
graph, and preliminarily cut off the woof by
means of a knife.
Take care not to cut the lower carcass ply by
the knife.
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(f) Strip the ply from the direction of the marked (h)
portion.
It is possible to strip the ply by means of a
TIR FOR or a winch by clamping the fabric in
a jig. as shown in the photograph.
Repeat the same procedure until all the steps
are processed.
The photograph below shows that 4 ply belt
has been stripped.

(9) Repeat the operation as stated above. Apply

the knife so that the lower ply may not be
injured, prick the coat rubber by means of a
driver or the like, and raise it up in about
70 mm (0.4").
The photograph shows the edge portion being
raised up by a hook after having drawn a cut
line along the step. Cutting by a knife should
be carefully performed after confirming pre-
liminarily, because any miscut can not be
allowed. In case of miscut, the step should be
further cut off.
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2.5.4 Fixing steps

(a) After stepping down belt ends, put the steps
together to confirm if the top cover stripping
and the bottom cover stripping accurately fit
each other.
Further, bend the belt at the stepped portion
and inspect whether or not the next ply of the
stripped fabric was cut by the knife.
(b) Stretch a string on the center line after fixing
the steps each other and confirm, by centering it,
if the belt is straight.

2.5.5 Buffing
(a) If the coat rubber is remained on the surface
of each ply, take it off by buffing the surface
carefully. Take care not to injure the fabric by
buffing it too much.
(b) Buff the 45° bias cut portion and the surface
of cover rubber by means of an electric sander
as shown below.
(c) Buff the edge portion in such a manner that it
will become even with the stepped face of the
fabric.
(d) If the buffed surface is sticky, it is because the
rubber has been scorched, which will result in
poor adhesion.
Rubber scorching takes place in such a case as
the sandpaper is unreasonably pressed upon
the surface, when the paper was worn out due
to the heat generated on the buffed surface.
h-1 -1. 2" -1 — means buffing portion
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2.5.6 Forming
(1) Cleaning
(a) Clean the stripped surface of the conveyor
belt, its vicinity and the working table etc.
by means of a blower and a brush.
Care must be taken particularly so that the
buffed dust may not be attached to the bond-
ing surface.
(b) When the bonding surface is contaminated,
wipe it off with the specified solvent.
(c) Dry the stripped portion perfectly by means of
a blower, an infrared lamp or a hot plate.
Do not raise the temperature to more than ,,
100 C (212 ° F) when it is dried on the hot
plate.
(2) Cementing
(a) Apply rubber cement twice on the stripped
surface. The first application shall be made in
cush a manner as to rub it in the bonding
surface.
(b) The second application shall be made after the
first coating has been perfectly dried. Special
care must be taken for drying cement. The
best drying condition is such that, although it
is felt sticky when pushed by a finger, the
cement does not stick to the finger. Drying may
be accelerated by means of a blower, but an
infrared lamp should not be used.
(c) The direct sunshine should be avoided, as much
as possible.
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Fitting Splice Together

Lay polyethylene sheet leaving 1 step of the
lower bonding surface.
Place the upper bonding surface thereupon and
fix the leading 1 step as shown in the photo-
graph.
Bond both surfaces under pressure using a
triangle roll putting steps, center and belt
width in order.
Take care so that any of the polyethylene sheet
may not be left on the bonding surface, when it is
taken away.
Confirm that the center is straight when the
bonding is finished.
In some instance, the belt width at the end of the
processed belt may differ. So, it is necessary to
pay a careful attention at the time of bond-
ing so that no off-center exists.

(3) Applying Tie Rubber

(a) It is convenient to apply tie rubber on the
bonding surface, which becomes underside
when bonding.
(b) Tie rubber is wound over polyethylene sheet.
Spread the tie rubber together with polyethy-
lene sheet, wipe the tie rubber surface with the
specified solvent, apply it together with
polyethylene sheet after the solvent has been
dried, and fix it under pressure by means of a
triangle roll.
(c) Apply the rubber sheet of the similar quality
to that of the tie rubber, having the width of
15 mm (0.6") and the thickness equal to that
of the fabric, in 15 mm (0.6") gap portion of
the step.
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(5) Forming of Cover Rubber Filling Portion (g) Trim the excess part of the cover stock.
(a) When forming the cover rubber filling portion,
sometimes reinforcing cloth is inserted, and in
case of the special belt such as heat resisting
belt, oil resisting belt and etc. two or three
kinds of cement and tie rubber are used.
Consequently, special care must be taken in
accordance with the specification that there
is no mistake.
Clean the marked portion with the specified
solvent.
Coat rubber cement in such a manner as to rub
it in the surface. Coat it twice.
Dry the cement perfectly after each coating.
Apply tie rubber.

(h) Deair perfectly after the cover stock was appli-

(f) Apply cover stock.
Because the width of cover stock is 300 mm
(12"), cut it off into three equal widths. Care
must be taken for adjusting the thickness of
cover stock.
ed.
Repeat the same procedure with the marked
portion of the backside cover by turning up
the belt.
It is necessary in this case to hold the belt by
C-clamp, if the belt has not enough allowance,
so that the bonding portion may not be slipped
out.

2.5.7 Vulcanizing process

Note: Please refer to "Chapter 4 -Valcanizer" regarding the
thickness of the edge iron, hydraulic pressure, and
vulcanizing time required for the vulcanizing process.

(1) Preparation of Belt Press

Transport a full set of the belt press to the
working site. Prepare an electric power source
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and the cord having the length from the power
source to the working site. Connect the power
source with the switch box terminal. In a rainy
clay care must be taken fully not to get an
electric shock by using rubber gloves and
rubber boots. Further, make a preliminary test
so as to confirm if the temperature of the hot
plate rises.
Note: A switch for the sander is also contained in the switch
box, and this operation is performed at the time of
buffing.
Assembling Belt Press & Setting Edge Iron
Holder
Tighten set bolts so that there is no gap be-
tween the edge iron holder and the belt edge.
(Tighten both sides simultaneously.)
When it is apt to cause the difference in tem-
perature between upper and lower hot plates
due to wind and atmospheric temperature,
insert rubber mat between the frame and the
hot plate or cover the press with cloth or the
like.

(2) Placing Belt

(a) Place the formed portion of the belt upon the
hot plate.
(b) Apply the edge iron with the specified thick-
ness to the both edges of the belt.
(c) Place the marked portion at 100 mm (4")
insidely of the hot plate edge. When the marked
portion can not be vulcanized at a time, com-
mence vulcanization from the marked portion
in the side of the surface cover.
Place cellophane paper or old newspaper on
the unvalcanized rubber of the marked portion
so that the rubber may not adhere to the hot
plate.
It is necessary to arrange that the butt end of
each step is not positioned on the hot plate
edge.
When the belt width is comparatively narrower
than the hot plate width, it is necessary to
place pieces of belt, having the same thickness
with the belt body, in the space for preventing
curving of the hot plate and puncture of the
diaphragm.

Tightening of Bolts
Clamp bolts shall be tightened equally in both
sides so that uneven tightening is caused.
Charging Electricity to Hot Plate
Put the main switch in the switch box and the
switches for upper and lower plates "ON"
Pressurization
Fix the hose joint of the hydraulic pump to the
joint of the diaphragm.
Fill the hydraulic pump tank with water and
pressurize the pump up to the specified value
by operating the lever up and down.
Handle the lever until the gauge pressure
reaches to 0.5-0.6 MPa (70-85 lbs/in2), when
the hot plate temperature is normal.
 Preparation of Materials
for Field Splicing

(d) The normal hydraulic pressure at the specified

vulcanizing temperature shown on page 32 is
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3.1 Preparation of Materials
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0.7-0.9 MPa (100-128 lbs/in2). When preparing the splicing materials, the size
and the specification of the belt to be spliced
shall be ascertained first. Then, necessary
quantity of the splicing materials in conformity
to the size and the specification is to be pre-
pared.
The splicing materials required are as listed on
Table 2.

3.2 List of Materials Used

(7) Counting of Vulcanizing Time
(a) The vulcanizing time shall be counted from the
time when the hot plate temperature has
reached to the normal temperature.
(b) Adjust the temperature so that the temperature
distribution is held within the normal tem-
perature range while vulcanization by operating
the switch in the switch box.
Please refer to Table 2.
(a) In case rubber cement is of 2-part type, Mix
C-41 and C-42 (or C-72 and C-73) cement at
the weight ratio of 1:1 and stir it thoroughly.
Take care not to cause poor dispersion.
Use a cleaned can for mixing. Take care not to
allow water and foreign matters enter in the
can.
(b) In case rubber cement is of 1-part type, stir it
thoroughly before using.

(8) Cooling Down

When the specified vulcanizing time is complet-
ed, cool down the vulcanizer immediately
without disassembling the press, if it is the final
vulcanization. Cool it down to the temperature
of 100°C (212°F) in general, though it differs
depending upon the degree of moisture absorp-
tion of the belt.
(9) Others
If the vulcanization is not completed at one
time, repeat the operation of disassembling the
press, placing the belt, and reassembling the
press.
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Table 2 — List of Materials Required for Splicing Conveyor Belt

Cover rubber grade

Materials name
Abrasion AS-A Fire safety Hamaheat Super Oil resis- Oil resis-
UR ** Super 50
resistant SWR*** DIN,JIS 2110 80,90,100 ting 200 ting 300
Cover stock
NA S-41 S-09 S-25 HA HC HD OB OA
Ply to ply
NA NA NA NA NA HO HP OM OM
Tie Cover stock to ply
NA NA NA NA NA HO HP OM OM
rubber
Bevel portion
of cover stock NA NA NA NA OR OR

Ply to ply *4
C-40 *1 C-40 C-40 C-40 C-40 CHO C-68 C-71 C-71
Rubber Cover stock to ply
C-40 C-40 C-40 C-40 C-40 CHO C-68 C-71 C-71
cement
Bevel portion
of cover stock C-40 C-40 C-40 C-40 CHA CHC C-68 COR COR

for fabric ply

Solvent SG SG SG SG SG SN ST or SN SG or SK SG or SK
for rubber
SG SG SG SG SG SN ST or SN SK SK

*1 C-40 is the mixture of C-41 and C-42 at

SG: Rubber Gasoline (Industrial Gasoline)
ST: Toluene the weight ratio of 1:1.
*2 UR: Impact resistant
SN: Normal Hexane
*3 SWR :Super wear resistant
SK : Methyl Ethyl Ketone
*4 C-71 is the mixture of C-72 and C-73 at
Tie Rubber Thickness the weight ratio of 1:1.
*5 Cement "C-68" shall not be mixed with solvent "ST' or ''SN".
Ply to ply breaking strength
up to 300 kg/cmp (1,680 lbs/inp):
0.4 mm (1/64 in.)
over 350 kg/cmp (1,960 lbs/inp):
0.8 mm 11/32
All Oil Resisting Belts: 0.8 mm
{1/32 in.)
Cover Stock to Ply: 0.4 mm (1/64 in.)
Bevel Portion of Cover Stock: 0.4 mm
(1/64 in.)

Bevel Portion of Cover Stock NA 4mm

Cover Stock S-09

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3.3 Necessary Quantity of Cover Stock, Tie Rubber & Rubber Cement

Calculate the rough required quantity with reference to Tables 3, 4, and 5.

Table 3 — Necessary Quantity of Cement for General Conveyor Belt (per place of 150 mm (6") step)

2000mm (78.7')

1500mm (59")

1000mm (39.4")

500 mm (19.6")

(0) (0.44) (0.88) (1.32) (' .76) (2.21) (2.65) (3.09) (3.53) (3.97) (4.41) (4.85) (5.29) (5.73) (6.17) (lbs)
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 12 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 (kg)

Necessary quantity of rubber cement

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Table 4 — Necessary Quantity of Tie Rubber for General Conveyor Belt (per place of 150 mm (6") step)
Tie rubber is 300 mm (12") wide.

2000mm (78.7')

to

1500mm (59')

I ODOmm (39.4")

500mm (19.6")

300mm( I 1.8")
6.4') (32.8D
0 5m Om
Necessary quantity of tie rubber
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Table 5 — Necessary Quantity of Cover Stock (Width of Cover Stock: 300 mm (12") for both top & bottom
cover)

mm
2000mm (78.7")

Belt width

1500mm(59`)

100omm(39.4")
•

500mm(19.6 )

(19.7) (39.4) (45.3) (59) (78.7) (in)

500mm 1000mm 1150mm 1500mm 2000mm
Necessary quantity of cover stock

Note:
• This table is made provided that the cover rubber
and the material sheet are equal in thickness.
* The standard thickness of the sheet is classified to
3.2 mm (1/8") and 1.6 mm (1/16").

Example:
When the width of belt is 900 mm (36"), 3 pcs. of
cover stock of about 1.15 m (3.8') are required.
Namely, 3 places can be processed with the cover
stock of 1.15 m (3.81 because the width of cover
stock is 300 mm (12"). However, the minimum
width is to be 300 mm (12") even if only a single
place is to be spliced.
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3.4 General Notice for Preparing Splicing Materials
(1) Size, construction and specification of the
conveyor belt to be spliced shall be thoroughly
studied.
(2) Prepare the materials in conformity with the
size and the specification.
(3) Prepare materials in excess for particularly
important ones in consideration of the process-
ing failure.
(4) Take care not to send inferior materials by
making inspection of scorching and blooming
of the material before packing.
(5) How to find out scorching
In case of rubber:
(a) Wipe off the surface with proper solvent.
If the surface becomes sticky, it is satis-
factory.
(b) If a nail mark is left on the surface when it
is pressed with a nail or if the material is
elongated without elasticity when it is
tensioned, it is good.
In case of rubber cement:
(a) If the material is dissolved when it is put
in proper solvent, it is good.
(b) If the material is jellied, it can not be used.
(c) If the rubber cement is not lumpy and
drops down smoothly when it is poured
down, it is satisfactory.
(6) The stock shall be wrapped with polyethylene
liner and the outside packing shall not be
permeated with water, too.
(7) Rubber cement and solvent should be contain-
ed in tightly sealed cans.
(8) The name, size and quantity of the material
shall always be marked.
(9) Cement C (Desmodule) is particularly averse
to moisture and care must be taken so that
moisture is not absorbed, because in such a
case it becomes unusable.
(10) Combustible solvent and cement can not be
transported by railway or plane.
(11) The splicing material is identified by colored
polyethylene sheet (liner) depending upon its
use.
Color of Polyethylene
Usage
sheet (Liner)
Anti-abrasive, Flame resistant,
Yellow
Heat resistant 2110 belt
Blue Heat resistant Super-50 belt
Heat resistant Super-100, Super-
Orange
110 belt
Red Oil resistant belt
3.5 How to Store the Materials for Field Splicing
(1) Splicing materials shall be stored in a cool and
dark place. The material life is generally for 6
months although it depends upon the condition
of storage.
(2) Each kind of material should be stored being
classified. Each of them should be tagged
indicating its name, size, and quantity.
(3) The material should be used one after another
from older stock and care must be taken so
that the old one is not left on the shelf for a
long time.
(4) Regarding taking in and out of the material its
name, size and quantity should be clearly
recorded in a ledger.
(5) If any of the materials is short, it must be
supplemented by ordering it with predetermin-
ed procedure as early as possible.
(6) Even in the field where the materials are used,
take care to avoid the direct sunshine and
keep the materials in a shady cool place.
(7) 1) Wipe the surface of tie rubber and cover
rubber lightly with solvent. If the surface
is not sticky after the solvent is dried,
they can not be used considering that the
period of storage has already elapsed.
2) In case of rubber cement, do not use it,
if it is jellied or stringy in more than 5 mm,
since it is the evidence that the storage life
has already elapsed.
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4.1 Components of Vulcanizer 4.2 Hydraulic Pump & Diaphragm

An electric heater assembled with the following
components is used as the vulcanizer.
(a) Pressure is applied to the belt through dia-
phragm by the hydraulic pump at the time of
vulcanization.
(b) The normal hydraulic pressure is 0.7-0.9 MPa
(100-12B lbs/in2) at the specified vulcanizing
temperature.
(c) The hydraulic pump and the diaphragm are
connected by hose and hose fitting.
(d) The hydraulic pressure is increased as the
temperature rises, so the pressure should be
adjusted to the normal pressure.

Refer to Table 4.6 as to the typical size of vulcanizer.

(1) Frame
(2) Hot Plate
(3) Diaphragm
(4) Clamping Bolts & Nuts
(5) Clamping Lever
(6) Hydraulic Pump
(7) Switch Box (See the photograph shown in 4.3.)
SW Edge iron & Edge Iron Holder (See the photograph
shown in 4.4.)

(1) Nichrome wire is applied inside the hot plate.

Please use the hot plate wider in more than
150 mm (6") than the belt width to be spliced.
If the hot plate is too wide, however, care
must be taken because it is apt to cause punc-
ture of the diaphragm and uneven clamping
and curving of the hot plate frame.
(2) Pressurized water will enter into the diaphragm
applying the pressure upon the belt. The
puncture of diaphragm can be a serious cause
of failure.
(3) The pressing force can be applied to the belt
due to the belt weight and by clamping bolts.
It is necessary to clamp the bolts so that they
may not be clamped unevenly, because the
pressure is applied to the belt from the lower
face by the diaphragm. It is required to have
a box-type clamping lever for the sake of the
operational safety so that it may not slip out
when clamping the bolts.
(4) It is necessary to fix the hydraulic pump hose,
joint and electric plugs (outlets) in order so
that they may not be cut or short-circuited.
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4.3 Switch Box Edge Iron & Edge Iron Holder

The followings are received in this box.
Power source terminal. Voltmeter
Power source for hot plate heater, switches for
upper and lower plate, and wattmeter
Sander switch for buffing
The power source is connected to the lower
terminal in the left end.
Volt meter
Am meter
The edge iron is made of steel as shown in the
photograph and it is applied to the belt edge
between hot plates.
The belt edge shall be pressed by the edge
iron. If the gap exists between the belt and the
edge iron, the belt will become porous causing
very bad result.
Please use the edge iron having the thickness
equal to that of the belt body less 0 — 0.8 mm
(0 — 1/32").

Power Source for Sander

Main Switch

Edge Iron Edge Iron Holder

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4.5 Vulcanizing Time 4.6 Ho sizing Press

(1) Sit Electric Capacity

Table 6
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Weight of Electric Capacity Voltage
Size of Hot Plate Vulcanig}ng Press per one set
1050x500mm 400kg
70 (41.3"x 19.7") (882 Ibs) 8KW 200V
1200x 600mm 700 14 200
(47.2"x 23.6") 0 ,544)
60 0 1350x650mm 800
14 200
(53.1"x25.6"} (1,764)
1400x 650mm 800
16 200
(55 1 x25.6") (1,764)
2400x 600mm 1,500
24 200
(94.5"x23.6") (3,307)
2700x 600mm 1,800 28 200
40 (106.3"x23.6") (3,969)
O&C
D

(2) Electric Capacity (KW) & Electric Current

30 (Ampere)
(a) In case of single phase: I =W x 1000
V
20
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 rim
(0.20) (0.39) (0.59) (0.79) (0.98) (1.18) (in.) (b) In case of three phase: I 3 V x 1000
Belt thickness
x 1000
1.73V

=Electric current passing through cabtyre

cord (ampere)
W =Electric capacity (KW)
Rank Vulcanizing Cover Rubber Grade V =Voltage (volt)
Temperature

0 140±5'C
(284±9T) Abrasion Resistant
UR, AS-A, SWR, UWR
(2) 130±8C Fire Safety DIN, JIS
(266±8T)

148±5°C Hamaheat 2110

(298±9'F) Oil Resisting 200,300

0 158±5°C
Super-50
(316±9°F)

la 170±5°C
Super-100,Super-110
(338 ±9°F)

Note: The temperature of Rank CI is limited to vulcanizing the

old belt with much moisture absorption
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4.7 General Tools for Splicing Belt

(1) Knife: Right — for cutting belt

Left — for cutting belt edge
and cover stock
(2) Pincers: for stripping cover rubber and
carcass of the belt in splicing
part.
(3) Brush: for coating rubber cement.
(4) Convex Rule: for measuring center line and
step length
(5) File: for buffing detail part
(6) Scissors: for cutting materials
(7) Pin: for deairing
(8) Spring Balancer:for compounding rubber
cement
(9) Two-inch roller: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
(10) Triangle roller: for forcing fabric and sheet
rubber into good contact with
surfaces to which they are
applied
(11) Driver: for connecting cord and raising
up fabric ply.
(12) Syringe: for stripping unvalcanized rub-
ber sheet
(13) Monkey Spanner:
(14) Bar
Thermometer: for measuring temperature of
hot plate
(15) Brush: for cleaning the splicing part
and the material
(16) Sandpaper for
Electric Sander: Insert sandpaper in the rotating
part of the sander and buff
the portion of the belt cut by (12) (13) 04) (15)
a knife.
(17) Same as above:
(18) Electric Sander Body:
(19) TIRFOR: Left—TIRFOR body
Middle — Lever
Right — Wire rope with hook
(for pulling belt or stripping
belt carcass in the splicing
part)
(20) Clamp: for securing the belt on the
frame. 2 channels make 1 set.
3 sets are required for splicing
the belt.
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Determination of Length

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5.1 Method of Pulling Conveyor Belt

There is no particular problem in preparing
tools and hands for pulling work of the con-
veyor belt, if the belt is short such as 20 -30 m
(66 - 98 ft) long. When the belt is longer,
however, the tools to be prepared, required
workers or the method of pulling the belt
remarkably vary depending upon the condition of
the belt line, and complete survey and study
are required.
Our company makes it a rule to leave the pull-
ing operation in the hand of machinery manu-
facturer and a user of the belt.

(1) Pulling Tools

Generally the following tools are required.
(a) Winch
(b) Chain Block
(c) Wire
(d) Block
(e) Rack Table & Shaft for Conveyor Belt
(f) End Fittings for Pulling Belt
(2) Method of Tensioning & Securing Tools
The tools in conformity with the size and
specification of the belt to be spliced shall be
(16) prepared. The followings are general ones.
(a) Chain Block or TIRFOR
(b) Wire & Clamping Wire
(c) Wire Rope

Table 7 - Diameter & Load of No. 3 Wire Rope (7 x 19)

(17) Diameter of Breaking Working Load * Weight

Wire Rope (mm) Load )t) (Safety factor6) (t) kg/200m'
4 (0.16") 0.79 (0.87st) 0.13 (0.14st) 11 (7.4 lbs/200ft)
6 (0.26") 1.78 (1 .96) 0.29 (0.31) 26 (17.5)

8.6 (0.31") 3.17 (3.49) 0.52 (0.57) 47 (31.6)

10 (0.39") 4.97 (5.47) 0.82 (0.90) 73 (49.1)

12 (0.47") 7.13 (7.85) 1.19 (1 .31) 105 (70.6)

14 (0.55") 9.72 (10.71) 1.61 (1 .77) 143 (96.1)

16 (0.63") 12.7 (13.9) 2.11 (2.32) 187 (125.7)

18 (0.71") 16.0 (17.6) 2.65 (2.92) 236 (158.6)

20 (0.79") 19.8 (21.8) 3.30 (3.63) 292 (196.3)

22 (0.87") 24.0 (26.4) 4.00 (4.40) 354 (238.0)

24 (0.941) 28.5 (31.4) 4.75 (5.23) 420 (282.3)

* Working Load shall be confirmed by a Wire Rope manufacturer

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Example:

Belt Width: 750 mm

Belt Thickness: 10 mm
Belt Length: 100 m

(1) The weight becomes 1,200 kg along

the broken line.
(2) When the belt width is 750 mm, the
weight will be as follows, since the
weight is 1,200 kg for the width of
1,000 mm. 1,200 kg x 750/1,000 =
900 kg

(328) (656) (984) (1,312) (1,640) (ft)

100 200 300 400 5DOm

Belt length
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5.2 Method of Fixing Conveyor Belt

The belt shall be fixed in accordance with the

following procedure.

Clamp C
Clamp B
Clamp A Fixed position at pulling work

0 Take-up pulley to come to

the stationary position

(1) Fix Clamp A and pull Clamp C by means of (2) It is necessary as the fundamental tensioning
winch and chain block or the like until the method of the belt to pull the belt, after the
conveyor belt is properly tensioned. sag of the total length has been eliminated, to
(It is described in Para. 5.3 how to properly the same condition as the take-up weight is
tension the belt.) applied.
(2) Then, fix Clamp B and remove Clamp C. (3) Simple methods to check tensioning are as
(3) Fix the take-up pulley in such a position that fo II ows.
the belt length is minimized, when tensioning (a) Measure the sag at the sag measuring point and
the belt. pull the belt until the values as shown in(c)
(4) It is necessary to take care of the following are obtained.
points when clamping the belt by holding it (b) Sag measuring point
between clamps.
(a) If the clamp bolts are clamped unnecessarily I. Horizontal line:
to tight, it will result in bending clamps and The measuring point shall be located, as much
tightening only edge portion to have the as possible, in two places, viz. near the tail
portion injured. If the belt slips unless it is and near the head.
tightened so much that the clamp is bent, it
means that the strength of the clamp is weak.
So, stronger clamp should be used.
(b) It is advisable to insert a mat in the clamping
portion so that the conveyor belt is not injured
Sag 'measuring point
therein.
(c) Clamps shall be secured by wire rope or wire,
but attention must be paid to the securing II. Inclined line:
position so that the frame may not be bent. The necessary point shall be positioned in one
(d) The portion of the clamp which contacts with place of the return side near the tail.
the belt surface should be made smooth so that
the belt may not be injured by burrs or the
corner of clamp.
(5) The distance from Clamp A to the conveyor
belt end, from Clamp B to the belt end and
the distance between Clamp A and B should be
such that they will not disturb the splicing
work.

5.3 Method of Tensioning Conveyor Belt

(1) The method of tensioning conveyor belt is Sag measuring point
the important basis to determine the belt
length. The belt length can not be determined
unless the belt is pulled until its sag reaches
to the specified value.
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(c) Sag 5.5 Specified Position of Take-up Pulley

(scheduled position before starting to use belt)
1. Horizontal line:
Pull the belt until the sag at the measuring The take-up pulley position is determined
point becomes 0.4 — 0.5% of the return roller depending upon the following factors.
spacing there. (1) Effective take-up movement and take-up weight
(2) Type of belt used
(3) Form of conveyor line
ex. (4) Safety factor
0.004-0.005 -- (5) Condition at the time of splicing such as the
2,400
B —10-12mm method of tensioning belt etc.
The classification divided by the type belt
(fabric) will be as follows.
II. Inclined line:
Pull the belt until the sag at the measuring
point becomes 0.8 — 0.9% of the return roller
spacing there.

5.4 Method of Determining Cutting Length of

Converyor Belt

When the belt is properly tensioned and it is

secured by clamps, draw a basic line on the
same position where upper and lower belts
are overlapped. Then, determine the length
adding take-up allowance-, splicing allowance
and biasing allowance to the basic line.

Overlap length "L" should be: L = Lp+ Ls+ La

Lp: Length required for the take-up pulley to

come to the stationary position: Lp =
Refer to Table 9 about the value of A.

Ls: Allowance necessary for splicing belt by

Table 9
vulcanization:
Refer to Para. 2.3 "How to determine NN MJ NH MF EP VH
the splicing allowance" regarding Ls.
A.B 1:4 1:2

LB: Length for cutting belt end in bias at the A should be more than 0.2m (0.7ft)
angle of 18° :
LB= tan 18°b = 0.3 b
b: belt width

Overlap length
(14

Basic line
 Selection of Splicing
Place

5.6 Effective Take-up Movement (Standard)

6
It is very difficult to select the place of splicing belt,
because it has both merits and demerits. It is apt to
25

Table 10 shows the minimum take-up travel in be restricted in accordance with the conditions of
percent of C-C distance. location and the necessary tools brought in. So, it
is advisable to select, with reference to the -following
Table 10
factors, such a place where it is easy and convenient
NN NH to perform the splicing work, and not dangerous.
C-C distance MJ EP MF VH
Under 15m (1) Place having necessary area and height.
3.4 3.4 3.4
(50 ft) (2) Place as near as possible to the electric source.
15m (50 ft) — (3) Undangerous Place
2.7 1.7 1.7
Under 30 (100 ft) (a) In a pit, where there is no cave-in or dropping
30m (100 ft) — of rocks.
2.5 1.35 1.3 (b) Avoid the place in the construction site where
Under 250m (820 ft)
the construction work is being carried on
more than
250m (820 ft)
2.4 1.3 1.0 overhead.
(c) Avoid a high place as much as possible.
(d) Select the place where there is no poisonous
gas, dust or dangerous matters.
(4) In most cases it is advisable to select the vicini-
ty of the tail portion in case of an inclined
line.
(5) It is very often convenient to perform the
splicing work at the carrier side.
(6) Do not shift the working place when there
are many splicing parts with long conveyor
length.
(7) Select a place where it is convenient to pitch
a tent in case of out of doors.
(8) Such a place where there is no water drop
inside the pit.
(9) In a place where the humidity is low. The
proper temperature shall be 20° — 30°C (68° _
86° F ).
(10) A place where it is convenient to transport the
vulcanizing press and necessary tools.
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Conveyor Belt can not fulfill its function, when its spliced
part becomes unusable, no matter how superior or strong its
body portion may be. In this sense, this manual de-
scribes the basic method of splicing conveyor belt by
vulcanization. It is most important to strictly follow this
method whereby the life and the quality of the spliced part
can be assured. Even if a man is skilled in the splicing work,
he can not be expected to perform better work than an
unskilled person unless he follows this basic meth-
od. Accordingly, it is said by our company that the work-
er's.personality is expressed in the splicing work.
We shall be happy if this manual will be of help for our
users and splicing workers.

Belt Dept., Industrial Products Div.,

THE YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO., LTD.

CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Splicing Method of Conveyor Belt by Vulcanization 1
1.1 Features of Splicing by Vulcanization
1.2 Procedure & Important Points of Vulcanized Splice

Chapter 2 Method of Vulcanized Splice 1

2.1 Direction of Splice
2.2 Step Size of General Method of Splicing Belt by Vulcanization
2.3 How to Determine Length of Splice
2.4 Step Length
2.5 Procedure of Splicing Work
2.5.1 Centering
2.5.2 Marking-off Steps
2.5.3 Method of Stripping
2.5.4 Fitting Steps
2.5.5 Buffing
2.5.6 Forming
2.5.7 Vulcanizing Process

Chapter 3 Preparation of Materials for Field Splicing 11

3.1 Preparation of Materials
3.2 List of Materials Used
3.3 Necessary Quantity of Cover Stock, Tie Rubber & Rubber Cement
3.4 General Notice for Preparing Splicing Materials
3.5 How to Store Materials for Field Splicing

Chapter 4 Vulcanizer — 17
4.1 Components of Vulcanizer
4.2 Hydraulic Pump & Diaphragm
4.3 Switch Box
4.4 Edge Iron & Edge iron Holder
4.5 Vulcanizing Time
4.6 Hot Plate of Vulcanizing Press
4.7 General Tools for Splicing Belt

Chapter 5 Pulling of Conveyor Belt & Determination of Length 21

5.1 Method of Pulling Conveyor Belt
5.2 Method of Fixing Conveyor Belt
5.3 Method of Tensioning Conveyor Belt
5.4 Method of Determining Cutting Length of Conveyor Belt
5.5 Specified Position of Take-up Pulley (scheduled position before starting to use belt)
5.6 Effective Take-up Movement standard)

Chapter 6 Selection of Splicing Place 25