Can Aramid Conveyors Become an Energy-saving Alternative to Steel Belts?

Related Vendors

DÜPERTHAL Sicherheitstechnik GmbH & Co. KG

EDL Anlagenbau Gesellschaft mbH

Angst+Pfister AG

In order to prove reliability, splicing company SMC Industrial made splices, which are currently being tested on dynamic strength at the University of Hannover in Germany. This testing is being performed in accordance with DIN standards, in which repetitive stress is applied that represents the forces on an operating belt. In practice, aramid belts have a long track record for reliability and these tests will undoubtedly add up-to-date, reliable and extensive splice strength data.

This should lead to the wider acceptance of aramids in conveyor belts, and greater appreciation of the fact that their low weight can substantially reduce energy costs and make mineral conveying more sustainable.

* The author is Sales Account Manager Elastomer Reinforcements at Teijin Aramid

(ID:43165372)