6. Endless methods To make belts endless, Ammeraal Beltech offers several options with the choice of type dependent on the application itself. Multiple in-house developed splice equipment available. ZipLock ZipLock is ideal for applications where belt replacement time is an issue, for example on airports and in distribution centres. Especially designed for application in inaccessible locations, such as conveyors at ceiling height, very short conveyors, built-in conveyors etc. Maestro Splicing Equipment for Fast and High Quality Splicing Wire hooks Spiral lace Steel lacing Staple lace Fastener methods Finger Splice (F-splice) • 40 - 50% strength of belt breaking strength • Consistent thickness • Flexible • 2 running directions Finger-overlap-finger Splice (FOF-splice) • 70 - 80% strength of belt breaking strength • Consistent Thickness • Strong and reliable in dirty circumstances • Combination of a finger and a stepped splice Stepped Splice (F-splice) • 75 - 85% strength of belt breaking strength • Increased thickness • Very strong and reliable • Easy to prepare • One running direction, combination of a finger and a stepped splice Skived Splice (S-splice) • 65 - 75% strength of belt breaking strength • More ‘stiff’ than the belt • Easy to prepare • One running direction Standard splicing methods
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