How to Repair Conveyor Belts with Belzona Elastomeric Polymers

Introduction to Conveyor Belt Damage

With over seven decades of experience in mining solutions, Belzona highlights the top five areas where damage is most prevalent in the post Mining and Quarrying: Belzona’s Top 5 Application Areas. Damaged rubber components and equipment are among the critical issues in the mining industry, usually found in the conveyor systems. In this blog post, we focus on how to repair conveyor belts with Belzona elastomeric polymers

Ripped conveyor belt repair
How to repair conveyor belts with Belzona elastomeric polymers

Belzona 2000 Series for Rubber Repair and Protection

Belzona 2000 Series, cold-cure resin materials, offer alternative solutions for rubber repair and protection. By using these cold-cure materials, asset owners can carry out conveyor belt repairs in situ, without the need for specialist tools, thus eliminating the need for hot work and minimizing downtime. This ensures a fast return-to-service. Moreover, they offer a versatile repair where durability and elasticity, as well as good abrasion and tear resistance, are required.

Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer) for Conveyor Belt Repair

In the following section, we demonstrate how to use Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer) to repair a ripped conveyor belt. Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer) is a two-component, rapid-curing elastomeric polymer for emergency and permanent repair. The solution provides outstanding protection against wear, impact, and abrasion. Asset owners can perform repairs directly on conveyor belts without the need to disassemble them, ensuring minimal disruption to operation.

Belzona rubber repair
Belzona rubber repairs, solutions for a ripped conveyor belt

Step-By-Step Guide: How to Repair Conveyor Belts with Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer)

STEP ONE

Terminate the tear by drilling holes at each end of the tear.

Terminate the tear on the conveyor belt by drilling holes
Terminate the tear on the conveyor belt by drilling holes

STEP TWO

Undercut the fine edges of the target rubber components, preparing to remove the ripped part.

Guide how to repair ripped conveyor belt
Undercut the rubber and prepare to remove the damaged part

STEP THREE

Remove the top layer of the defined area on the conveyor belt.

Remove the top layer of the damaged conveyor belt
Remove the top layer of the damaged conveyor belt

STEP THREE

Scuff the surface with a rotary wire brush or a suitable roughing tool to achieve a woolly finish.

Abrade the repair are on the conveyor belt
Abrade the repair are on the conveyor belt

STEP FIVE

Brush away any loose contaminants on the conveyor belt.

Brush away loose contaminants on the conveyor belt
Brush away loose contaminants on the conveyor belt

STEP SIX

Cover the underside of the tear with a pre-cut tape to prevent the products from leaking through the hole.

Cover the surface under the tear
Cover the surface under the tear

STEP SEVEN

Define the area on the conveyor belt using a tape.

Define the repair area on the conveyor belt with a tape
Tape off the repair area

STEP EIGHT

Apply Belzona 9111 to clean and degrease the surface.

Apply conditioner before applying Belzona rubber repair
Apply conditioner to the repair area

STEP NINE

Once Belzona 9111 is dry, start mixing Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer). Note that Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer) has a short working life so Belzona recommends strictly following the Instructions for Use for optimal results.

Thoroughly mix Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer)
Thoroughly mix Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer)

STEP TEN

Use the Belzona applicator to apply Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer) on the targeted repair area.

Apply Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer) onto the conveyor belt
Apply Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer) onto the conveyor belt

STEP ELEVEN

Wet out Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement tape) with Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer) and embed the tape into the repair area.

Wet out and embed the tape into the applied material
Wet out and embed the tape into the applied material

STEP TWELVE

Encapsulate the tape with the remaining Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer) system.

Stuff Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer) in the hole on a ripped conveyor belt
Encapsulate the tape with the remaining material

STEP THIRTEEN

Once the product is cured, remove the tape. Now, the application is complete.

Application of ripped conveyor belt repair is now complete
Remove tape, the application is now complete

Video: How To Repair Conveyor Belts with Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer)

Belzona solution for in-situ conveyor belt repair

Learn More

Apart from the repair solutions for conveyor belts, Belzona also offers elastomeric polymer solutions to an extensive range of engineering problems and repair situations.

FAQ

Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer)is a rapid-curing system, making it suitable for emergency repair. The cure time depends on temperature and operating conditions. At 86°F (30°C), it reaches full mechanical and thermal loading within 40 minutes. In different environments, the cure time will vary. Belzona recommends carefully following the Instruction for Use for optimal results.

Other hi-build elastomers in Belzona 2000 Series can be an option. The suitability of products depends on the hardness of the rubber components. If the repair is urgent and the conveyor belts need to be back in service within a minimal timeframe, Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer) would be an ideal option given that it is a rapid-curing system for multipurpose applications.

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