The belt damage
consisted of a deep gouge along the entire length of the 460 foot belt. It was 5.5 inches wide and varied in depth from 1/16th
to ¼ inches. The belt is made by Goodyear, 460 foot, 48 inch wide, fabric carcass with 4 plies. It has a 3/8th top and a 1/16th
bottom. The damage went through the first two layers of fabric, and the third layer was exposed and deterioration rapidly. The belt cost over $20,000 and was only two days old when the damage occurred. Eli-Flex is the only repair product that can cost effectively repair this damage.