PRODUCTS: Eli-Flex Instruction Manuals
Basic Instructions for using Eli-Flex FR909 - Easy Steps to Belt Repair
Eli-Flex is so easy to use that 90% of the repairs you will encounter in the field will be covered by this document.
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Repairing a tear along the length of the belt
Longitudinal tear or cut
Rips that run alone the length of the belt are a
common type of belt damage. The longitudinal strength of the belt is not significantly altered however the weight of the material forces the tear open and material falls through. Rips and tears
less than 36" can be easily and cost effectively repaired using only Eli-Flex FR909 conveyor belt repair resin. If the rip is longer than 36" insert a Flexco every 24". Make sure you recess /
countersink mechanical fasteners down to the first layer of fabric carcass.
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Repairing a tear along the width of the belt
Lateral tear, rip or cut
A lateral tear/rip in the belt dramatically reduces
the belt strength. For every 5% of the fabric carcass that is torn the belt strength is reduced by 30%. A mechanical fastener like Flexco, MINET, Goro or Mato will be required to support the
belt, however the metal clips should be covered to protect the belt cleaner and the metal clips from wear. In order to protect the belt cleaner you MUST recess/countersink mechanical fasteners as
indicated below.
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Repairing a tear along the edge of the belt
Side wall tear, rip or cut
A lateral tear/rip in the belt dramatically reduces
the belt strength. For every 5% of the fabric carcass that is torn or ripped the belt strength is reduced by 20%. A mechanical fastener like Flexco, Goro, or Mato will be required to support the
belt, however the metal clips should be covered to protect the belt cleaner and the metal clips from wear. In order to protect the belt cleaner you MUST recess/countersink mechanical fasteners as
indicated below. If the ratio of metal to rubber exceeds 70/30 we recommend the use of Elite FR704 adhesion promoter to ensure Eli-Flex 909 bonds to the mechanical fastener.
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BeltDoc Mechanical Splice Covering Kit using Eli-Flex FR1510
Mechanical fastener like Flexco, Goro or Mato are broadly accepted as the
cost effective alternative to vulcanizing. There are however numerous downsides to this method of joining belt: Excessive wear on belt cleaner blades, fastener wear resulting in splice failure,
fastener snagging and belt rips, noise and dust are the most common complaints. These problems can be eliminated by sealing the mechanical splice with the BeltDoc Mechanical Splice Covering Kit and
Eli-Flex FR1510 Paste.
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FR 704 Metal and Rubber Primer Instructions
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