Flexco conveyor belt fasteners and equipment

Select Flexco mechanical belt fasteners, belt cleaners, and Novitool endless splicing machinery matched to your belt tension, carcass thickness, and pulley diameters.

Flexco Bolt Solid Plate mechanical belt fasteners

Heavy-duty non-separable mechanical belt fasteners engineered for demanding bulk handling conveyors. Provide a sifting-free, tight-compression splice preventing spillage of fine material.

Fastener sizes: series 1, 140, 190, 1-1/2, 2, 2-1/4, 2-1/2, and 3
Belt thickness range: 5 to 24 mm with mechanical ratings up to 2000 kN/m
Metallurgies: high-tensile steel, wear-resistant MegAlloy, 316 stainless, Everdur
Installation tooling: bolt horns, hole punches, and power installation wrenches

Flexco Rivet Hinged heavy-duty conveyor belt fasteners

Flexible hinged conveyor belt fasteners designed for underground mining and quarry operations. Self-setting staggered rivets pass between carcass fibers without cutting longitudinal cords.

Product series: R2, R5, R5-1/2, R6, RAR6, and heavy-duty BR10
Belt thickness range: 6 to 19 mm over pulley diameters down to 230 mm
Hinge pins: nylon-covered flexible aircraft cable or armored steel cores
Key benefit: rapid mechanical splicing and pin extraction in confined spaces

Alligator Ready Set staple and Alligator continuous lacing fasteners

Precision mechanical fastening systems engineered for light and medium-duty conveyor belts. Low-profile construction ensures smooth transit over idlers and minimal blade friction.

Alligator Ready Set: pre-inserted staple strips RS62, RS125, RS187 (1.5–6.4 mm belts)
Alligator Lacing: continuous hammer-applied teeth sizes 00 through 65
Alligator Spiral Lace: non-metallic polymer spirals for metal detectors and X-ray scanners
Installation tools: handheld portable RSC187 clamp and guide devices

Flexco EZP1 and MMP heavy-duty primary belt cleaners

Head-pulley pre-cleaners mounted directly on the discharge drum face. Remove up to 90% of carryback, coarse material, and sticky residues directly into the discharge chute.

Cleaner configurations: compact EZP1 standard, MMP and MSP heavy-duty designs
Pulley diameter capacity: 250 to 1200 mm across belt widths from 300 to 2400 mm
Blades: solid polyurethane ConShear blades with constant contact angle geometry
Tensioning systems: self-adjusting spring torsion tensioners for uniform pressure

Flexco EZS2 and Y-Type secondary belt cleaning systems

Under-pulley secondary cleaners positioned immediately behind the head drum. Strip remaining wet fines, abrasive slurry, and residual carryback for clean return strand transit.

Model range: segmented EZS2, modular Y-Type, and extreme-duty U-Type units
Scraper tips: long-life tungsten carbide C-Tips and V-Tips for vulcanized belts
Polyurethane options: specialized blades compatible with mechanical belt fasteners
Cushioning: elastomeric spring-action polyurethane cushions absorbing impacts

Flexco PTEZ and PT Max conveyor belt tracking systems

Advanced dynamic belt tracking devices for carrying and return conveyor strands. Respond instantaneously to lateral belt wander, steering the carcass back without edge damage.

System series: universal PTEZ, heavy-tension PT Max, and compact PT Smart
Steering pivot: fully sealed spherical pivot bearing with polyurethane guide rollers
Configurations: flat return strand and troughed carrying idlers (20°, 35°, and 45°)
Application scope: reversing belts, wet tailings, washing plants, and dusty mines

Novitool Aero endless splicing presses and preparation tools

All-in-one portable hot-air cooled splicing presses for thermoplastic and synthetic conveyor belts. Integrated heating and cooling circuits eliminate external water chillers and pumps.

Press model range: Novitool Aero series 325, 625, 925, 1225, 1525, 1825, and 2125
Splicing cycle time: 7 to 12 minutes total turnaround with automatic air-cooling
Punching equipment: Novitool manual and mechanical finger punches for splicing patterns
Ply splitters: Novitool Ply 130 separator machines for precise multi-ply splitting

Flexco maintenance tools and Flex-Lag ceramic pulley lagging

Certified mechanical maintenance tooling and high-friction drum lagging designed for safe, fast conveyor servicing and complete elimination of belt slippage.

Conveyor belt cutters: 840J and 845AL safety shears for square cuts up to 38 mm thickness
Belt lifters: Flex-Lifter mechanical lifting systems supporting loads up to 2700 kg
Belt clamps: heavy-duty FAR-L scissor clamps accommodating widths up to 1800 mm
Pulley lagging: Flex-Lag ceramic tile sheets (95% Al2O3 content) preventing slip in mud

Selecting the optimal Flexco mechanical belt fastener system

Choosing the proper Flexco belt fastener begins with measuring actual belt thickness including top and bottom covers, and verifying the smallest operating pulley diameter.

For high-tension overland conveyors handling ore, coal, crushed rock, and grain, Bolt Solid Plate fasteners provide a rugged compression joint preventing fine material sifting.

When conveyors utilize smaller pulleys from 230 to 450 mm or require frequent splice opening in underground seams, Rivet Hinged fasteners provide flexibility and rapid pin removal.

Primary and secondary belt cleaning efficiency

A complete conveyor carryback management program requires staged belt cleaning: a pre-cleaner at the head drum followed by a secondary scraper along the lower flat return.

Flexco EZP1 and MMP primary cleaners employ solid polyurethane ConShear blades engineered with a faceted profile maintaining optimal contact angle throughout blade life.

Secondary cleaners such as Flexco EZS2 and Y-Type utilize segmented tungsten carbide tips to shave fine moisture and tenacious slurry from the belt carcass after discharge.

Dynamic tracking with Flexco PTEZ and PT Max systems

Conveyor belt wander causes edge fraying, spillage around structural frames, and premature carcass failure under varying operating conditions and off-center chute loading.

Flexco PTEZ tracking stations use an enclosed spherical bearing pivot and high-grip polyurethane rollers that immediately steer wandering belts back to the center line.

The responsive tracking action operates reliably in reversing conveyors, wash plants, and heavily dusted bulk terminals without inducing excessive edge tension.

Novitool Aero endless splicing press advantages

Conventional hot vulcanizing presses depend on external water reservoirs, chillers, and hydraulic pumps that add bulk and maintenance overhead to field splicing operations.

Novitool Aero presses feature self-contained high-volume electric air-cooling blowers integrated directly into the lightweight structural aluminum chassis.

The automated thermal cycle delivers a completed endless splice within 7 to 12 minutes, dramatically reducing scheduled shutdown downtime across manufacturing lines.

Safe belt preparation and pulley lagging solutions

Square belt cuts are vital to straight belt tracking and mechanical joint integrity; cuts must be aligned at exactly 90 degrees to the conveyor centerline.

Flexco 840J and 845AL safety belt cutters guide enclosed utility blades across belts up to 38 mm thick without risking operator injury from exposed blades.

Flex-Lag ceramic pulley lagging embedded with 95% aluminum oxide dimpled tiles dramatically boosts frictional traction between drum and belt in muddy conditions.

Fastener alloy selection: Galvanized Steel, MegAlloy, Stainless, and Everdur

Standard galvanized carbon steel plates are recommended for general industrial handling of dry non-abrasive aggregates and bulk grain materials.

For abrasive iron ore, granite aggregate, quartz, and limestone handling, Flexco MegAlloy provides significantly greater abrasion wear resistance.

Chemical processing plants and fertilizer terminals require AISI 316 stainless steel fasteners, while magnetic separators require spark-free Everdur.

Transfer chute sealing and impact bed containment

Material impact at transfer chutes causes belt sagging between idlers, accelerating skirt rubber wear and generating excessive fugitive airborne dust.

Flexco DRX impact beds absorb dynamic lump impact with heavy-duty structural steel frames and elastomeric polyurethane-capped impact bars.

Engineered Flex-Seal skirting systems clamp thick polyurethane skirts tightly against the belt, providing positive dust retention at high load velocities.

Complete maintenance tooling for certified conveyor service crews

Field installation of mechanical fasteners requires dedicated clamping, skiving, and driving tools to ensure factory-certified joint longevity.

Flexco FSK belt skivers safely recess top rubber covers prior to plate fastener installation, eliminating fastener contact with return idlers.

Power punch drivers and pneumatic rivet installation guides accelerate multi-width belt splices during planned plant maintenance shutdowns.

Comprehensive conveyor line outfitting and engineered supply

When upgrading bulk handling infrastructure in mines, quarries, cement terminals, or ports, submit your belt specifications and capacity targets.

Our engineering team selects matching Flexco mechanical fasteners, primary and secondary belt scrapers, tracking idlers, and Novitool Aero presses for reliable operation.

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