Conveyor Belt Fasteners & Lacing
Mechanical belt fasteners join the two ends of a conveyor belt with metal hinges or plates, so a belt can be installed, repaired, or opened for maintenance without a vulcanized splice. They pair strength with straightforward installation, and the right one depends on the belt you’re running and the work it does.
Before we recommend a fastener, our team looks at the belt’s thickness and carcass, the pulley diameters on your conveyor, the material you’re carrying, and how often the belt needs to come apart.
Heavyweight Belt Fasteners
Hinged Plate and Solid Plate
Belts in mining, aggregate, cement, and coal carry heavy, abrasive loads, and they rely on two main fastener types. Hinged plate fasteners are the usual choice when you need to separate the belt quickly for maintenance or a belt change.
Solid plate fasteners form a tight joint that keeps fines from sifting through, which helps on belts carrying sand, gravel, or crushed stone. Both are installed with bolts, rivets, or staples, depending on the belt and the application.
Common Heavyweight Applications
- Mining
- Aggregate
- Cement
- Coal
- Sand & Gravel
- Crushed Stone
Installation Methods
- Bolted
- Riveted
- Stapled
Lightweight Fasteners and Belt Lacing
On lighter belts, wire hook fasteners and belt lacing run smoothly over small pulleys. Both ends of the belt are laced and then joined with a hinge pin, so the belt can be opened and closed without cutting it. That makes a laced splice practical for belts that come off the conveyor for cleaning.
Common Applications for Hooks and Lacing:
- Food Processing
- Agriculture
- Parcel Handling
- Laundry
Fastener Installation and Delivery
In Stock in Waco, Installed On Site
We keep common fasteners and lacing in stock in Waco, and our field service team installs them on site. When a belt fails without warning, our expedite team delivers fasteners across Texas so you can get the line moving again.
Mechanical fastening is often the faster choice when a belt has to go back into service the same day. For a continuous splice on a long-term installation, our heavyweight splicing and vulcanization team handles that work.
What to Have Ready When You Call
- Belt width and thickness
- Smallest pulley diameter
- Carcass and cover material
- The fastener you use now
- Where the splice is wearing
Product Handbook for FLEXCO Conveyor Belt Splicing Systems
Product Catalogs for Belt Fasteners
We partner with Flexco to provide high-quality conveyor belt fasteners. Browse the product catalogs and brochures below for a full overview of our belt fastener offerings.
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