Overview: This document is a comprehensive product handbook for Flexco's conveyor belt fastener systems, dated February 2009. It covers various fastening systems, including Clipper®, Alligator®, and Flexco® systems, detailing their components, installation tools, and material specifications.
Clipper® Wire Hooks: Pages 4-27 detail the Clipper® Wire Hook Fastening System, including design, applications, and installation methods. A selection chart for hooks and pins is provided, emphasizing the importance of choosing the correct size and material based on belt thickness and pulley diameter. Different fastener materials such as galvanized steel, stainless steel, and specialty metals are discussed.
Alligator® Conveyor Belt Lacing: Pages 28-31 describe the Alligator® Lacing Fastening System, highlighting its use in various applications with information on steel and stainless lacing, hinge pins, and installation tools.
Alligator® Transmission Belt Lacing and Ready Set™ Staple Fasteners: Pages 32-37 focus on transmission belt lacing and staple fasteners, detailing available fasteners and their installation tools.
Alligator® Rivet and Non-Metallic Fasteners: Pages 38-42 cover rivet fasteners and non-metallic options, including applications and installation tools.
Flexco® Bolt Hinged and Rivet Hinged Fasteners: Pages 43-58 provide an overview of Flexco® bolt and rivet hinged fastening systems, including fasteners, rivets, hinge pins, and installation tools.
Flexco® Solid Plate and Rivet Plate Fasteners: Pages 60-69 discuss solid plate and rivet plate fastening systems, detailing fasteners, rivets, and installation tools.
Alligator® V-Belt Fasteners: Pages 70-71 describe the V-Belt fastening system, including fasteners and tools.
Belt Maintenance and Safety Tools: Pages 72-74 list tools for belt maintenance, such as cutters, skivers, clamps, and lifters, along with accessories.
Additional Products: Pages 75-84 cover additional products like Belt Positioner™, Belt Plows, Skirt Clamps, and Tatch-A-Cleat® Belt Cleats, providing general information and specifications.
Key Tables and Charts: The document includes a Clipper® Hook and Pin Selection Chart, crucial for selecting the appropriate fastener size based on belt thickness and pulley diameter.
Product Overview: The document also serves as a product handbook for Clipper® Unibar® Series Hooks and related accessories, providing detailed specifications, ordering information, and descriptions of various products.
Specifications: Lists different hook sizes, wire diameters, and materials such as 430 stainless steel, coated steel, and 316L stainless steel. Includes detailed tables with ordering numbers, item codes, weight per box, hooks per strip, strips per box, and lacing inches per box for various hook sizes and materials.
Connecting Pins: Specifications for connecting pins are provided, including pin diameters and types such as Nylosteel, Nylostainless, Nylon Covered Cable, Music Wire, Cold-Rolled Steel, Stainless Steel, Duralink™, Bare Stainless Cable, and DuraStainless™.
Maintenance Lacers: Details Roller Lacer® Gold Class™ and Manual Roller Lacers, including belt width, ordering numbers, item codes, and weight. Lists common repair parts and replacement lacer pins.
Ordering Information: Provides ordering numbers, item codes, and weights for various products, including pre-cut pins, connecting pins in coils, and face strips for lacers.
Additional Notes: Includes notes on special metals, special length cards, and custom orders, advising to request quotes for price and delivery for non-listed items.
Alligator® Non-Metallic Fasteners: Focuses on the Alligator® Plastic Rivet System and the Alligator® Spiral Lace Fastener System, providing detailed specifications, installation procedures, and ordering information.
Specifications: The Alligator® Plastic Rivet Fasteners feature a one-piece design with integrated rivets, while the Spiral Lace Fastener System is suitable for small pulley, low-profile applications.
Installation Procedures: Outlines installation methods for both fastener systems, listing necessary tools and components.
Selection Guidelines: Provides selection charts for both fastener systems, detailing fastener sizes, belt thickness ranges, and recommended pulley diameters.
Applications: Suitable for a range of applications, including baggage handling, food processing, and pharmaceutical industries.
Flexco® Bolt Hinged Fasteners: Details various components, specifications, and ordering information for different types of fasteners and related tools used in industrial applications.
Specifications: Provides detailed specifications for different types of steel joints and cables, including nylon-covered and bare options.
Installation Tools: Outlines various installation tools required for the fasteners, including hand tools and power tools.
Fastener Selection: A selection chart is provided to help specify the correct Flexco® Rivet Hinged Fastener based on belt tension, thickness, and pulley diameter.
Flexco® SR™ Scalloped Edge™ Rivet Hinged Fasteners: Provides detailed specifications, ordering information, and product options for various fastener sizes and materials.
Specifications: Includes a comprehensive specification chart for Flexco® R2 rivets, including fastener sizes, belt thickness ranges, and minimum pulley diameters.
Product Options: Outlines different materials available for fasteners, such as Steel, Stainless Type 316, and Rustalloy®.
Flexco® Bolt Solid Plate Fasteners: Provides detailed information on Flexco® Bolt Solid Plate Fasteners and Flexco® Rivet Solid Plate Fasteners, including their specifications, installation procedures, and ordering information.
Specifications: Fasteners are available in different sizes to accommodate various belt thicknesses and mechanical fastener ratings.
Installation Procedures: Describes the installation of Flexco® Bolt Solid Plate Fasteners and Flexco® Rivet Solid Plate Fasteners.
Applications: Suitable for high-tension applications in industries such as sand, gravel, crushed stone, grain, coal, cement, and salt.
Flexco® BR™ Rivet Solid Plate Fasteners: Provides detailed specifications, ordering information, and installation tools for various fastener models including BR6, BR10, and BR14.
Alligator® V-Belt Fastening System: Describes the Alligator® V-Belt Fastening System, including its applications, installation method, and required components.
Product Overview: Provides detailed specifications and ordering information for Tatch-A-Cleat® mechanical cleats and related accessories.
Specifications: Cleats are available in different sizes and materials, including PVC and rubber.
Installation Tools: Tools such as Flexco® Belt Punches and Power Punches are specified for different cleat types.