Many people are concerned about the joints of PVC conveyor belts because they directly affect the service life of the conveyor belts. Any conveyor belt needs to be connected into a loop to be used. So, what are the bonding methods?
There are three common bonding methods for conveyor belts: steel buckle joints, lap joints, and toothed joints.
- Steel buckle joints are detachable joints. Steel buckle joints have both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that it can effectively avoid the inconvenience of installing PVC green conveyor belts after forming a loop. The disadvantage is that it is difficult to clean and prone to bacterial growth. Over time, it is more likely to cause tearing at the joint, resulting in a shorter service life.
- If the machine is not easy to disassemble, lap joints can be chosen. The lap joint area is delaminated with a delaminating machine and then undergoes special grinding treatment.
- Toothed joints are the strongest bonding method for PVC conveyor belts. The PVC conveyor belt is first delaminated with a delaminating machine and then teeth are made with a tooth-making machine. Then, it is bonded together by a jointing machine through high-temperature hot melting. The bonded joint has uniform force distribution, ensuring the hygiene and easy cleaning characteristics of the conveyor belt.