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Directly related to the efficiency of your conveyor system is the performance of the splice. Flexco proudly offers the latest in both endless splicing technology and multiple styles of mechanical belt fastening systems. Regardless of your splicing needs, Flexco has a proven solution that’s right for your system.

Endless Splicing• Integratedsplicedoesnotwearconveyoror

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• Highstrengthsplice;compatiblewithsmallpulleys

• WithAero™presstechnology,anendlessspliceismadeinafractionofthetimeofconventionalendlesspresses—10-minutecyclevs.45minutes

Mechanical Belt Splicing• Quick,simpleinstallation

• Portableinstallationequipment

• Hingedsplicesforeasyseparationand/orcleaning

• Inexpensiveinstallationequipment

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Novitool® Ply130™

Ply SeparatorFeatures:• Robustdesignpermitspreciseseparation• Separateupto5.1”(130mm)ina

singleoperation• Separationdepthsof.5”–5.1”(40–130mm)• Easyadjustments

Recommended for:Thermoplasticbeltsupto.4”(10mm)

Novitool® Pun M™

Finger PunchFeatures:• Portablefingerpunchsystem• Capableofpreparingbeltendsforfinger

orfinger-over-fingersplices• 12”,24”,and36”(300,600,900mm)models

available;allarecapableofpunchingwiderbelts

Recommended for:• Workingonlocation,aswellasin

thebeltshop• Alltypesoffingerpunchconfigurations

Novitool® Aero® Splice PressFeatures:• 7to12-minutecompletecycletime• Aircooled;nowaterrequired• All-in-onepresswithintegratedcontrols

andaircompressor• Availablein12”–60”(300–1500mm)widths• Compatiblewith230v1ph,230v3ph,400v3ph+N,

and460v3ph• Noexternalcomponentsrequired

Recommended for:• Applicationsrequiringhigh-strengthsplices• Applicationswithsmallpulleys,

includingnosebars• Foodandpharmaceuticalprocessing

Novitool® Amigo™ Monolithic Splice PressFeatures:• Splicetimeinlessthanoneminute• Integratedbeltcutterdesignedfor

operator safety• Customtemplatesensureaccuratepitchsplicing• Preheatfunctionremovesmoisturetoavoid

pinholesinsplice• Contactlessheatingprovidesforacontrolled

amountofclash• Shieldedheatzoneprotectsoperatorfromheat

duringsplicing• AvailableSize:42”(1065mm)• OperatesonSinglePhase115Vor230V

Recommended for:• ApplicationswithMonolithicbelting• Workingonlocation,aswellasinthebeltshop

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Alligator® Ready Set™ Staple Fastening SystemFeatures:•Easy-to-installone-piecefastenerstripswithpre-insertedstaples

•Strong,impact-,andabrasion-resistantsplice

•Availableinavarietyofmaterials,includingthosesuitableforsanitaryandmagneticapplications

Installation Method:Theseplate-stylefastenersfeaturestaplesthatpenetratethebeltandcross-clinchinfastenerpocketsforastrong,yetlow-profilesplice.Theycanbeinstalledusing:

•Alligator® RSC187 Installation Tool – Portabletoolforsimpleandefficientmanualinstallation

•Alligator® Staple Gold Class™ Plus Installation Tool – High-volumeinstallationtoolthatisairoperatedforfast,easy,andvirtuallyerror-proofpowerinstallation

Recommended for:•Packageandbaggagehandling,casedgoods,parts,food,andagriculturalproducts

•Beltsfrom1/16”–1/4”(1.5–6.4mm)thick•Beltswithmechanicalfastenerratingsupto200P.I.W.(35kN/m)andminimumpulleydiametersfrom2”–4”(50–102mm)

Alligator® Plastic Rivet Fastening SystemFeatures:•One-piecefastenerwithbevelededgesthatcreateasmooth,low-profilesplice

•Suitableforpulleysassmallas1-1/2”(38 mm)andbeltsupto1/8”(3.2 mm)thick

•UV-resistantblack,FDA-acceptedwhiteandblueplastic

Installation Method:Spin-Set™ –Anautomatedtoolthatweldstherivetheadsofthefastenerthroughheatandfriction.

Recommended for:• Pharmaceuticalandfoodprocessing,metalstamping,andoperationswithmetaldetectorsorX-rayequipment

Clipper® Wire Hook Fastening SystemFeatures:•Low-profile,machine-appliedhookfasteners•Availableinavarietyofwirediameters,materials,legandpointlengths,striplengths,andstyles

Installation Method:Clipper®wirehooksaremachineappliedforspliceconsistency,speedofinstallation,andoperatorease.Varioustypesofinstallationtoolsinclude:

• Maintenance Lacers with Roller Lacing Technology™ –Lightweight,portableinstallationtoolsthatembedsplicesasthelacerheadgentlyandpreciselyrollsthehooksintothebeltforalow-profilesplice.Threemodelstoselectfromwiththeabilitytolacebeltsupto60”(1500mm)wideina singleoperation.

• Production Lacers –Hydraulicormanuallyoperatedmachinesforhigh-volumeproductionlacing

•Specialty Lacers – Avarietyofportable, manualunitsforspecificon-siteinstallationneeds

Recommended for:•Packageandpartsconveying,foodprocessing,agricultureharvesting,generalmanufacturing,filtermedia,laundry,corrugatedboxboardmanufacturing

•Beltsupto25/64”(10mm)thick•Beltswithmechanicalfastenerratingsupto 125P.I.W.(21kN/m)andminimumpulleydiametersfrom15/16”–7”(24–175mm)

Alligator® Belt Lacing SystemFeatures:•Hammerappliedforlow-volumecustomers•Low-profilesplicewithuniformtensionacrossbeltwidth

Installation Method:Thisspliceismanuallyinstalledwithjustahammer,makingitidealforcustomerswhodon’twanttoinvestininstallationtooling.

Recommended for:•Low-volumecustomersinpackageandpartsconveying,foodandsanitaryoperations,agricultureharvesting,recycling,woodproductsindustries

•Beltsupto1/2”(12.5mm)thick•Beltswithmechanicalfastenerratingsupto200P.I.W.(35kN/m)andminimumpulleydiametersfrom1”–14”(25–356mm)

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Alligator® Rivet Fastening SystemFeatures:•Robustdesigndeliversalong-lastingspliceinroundhaybalingapplications

•Canbeinstalledquicklyandeasilywithoutremovingthebeltfromthebaler

Installation Method:Thefastenersaresecuredtothebeltbydrivingapilotnailrivetassemblythroughtheplateandbelt.Thenailpassesbetweencarcassfiberstomaintainbeltstrengthand,throughthetool,providesforproperrivetcurl.Toolsinclude:

•Alligator® Rivet Tool (ART)–Small,portabletoolbaseallowsfarmerstobringtooldirectlytothebalertoreplacesplices.

• Multiple Alligator® Rivet Tool (MART)–Thetool’sguideblockallowsmultiplerivetstobeinsertedthatcanthenbeappliedwithahammerandhandpunch.Forquickerandeasierinstallation,applywithanairhammerandpneumaticpunch.

Recommended for:•Roundhaybalerbelts•Belts1/8”–7/32”(3.2–5.6mm)thick•Beltswithmechanicalfastenerratingsupto300P.I.W.(52kN/m)andminimumpulleydiametersof3½”(88mm)

Alligator® Spiral Lace SystemFeatures:•Non-metallic,low-profilefastenerthatensuresanon-markingsplice

•Flexibleenoughtobeusedonconveyorswithpulleysandnosebarsassmallas1/2”(13mm)

•AvailableinFDA-approvedandhigh-temperature-resistantmaterials

Installation Method:Thesefastenersshouldbeprofessionallyinstalledusingvulcanizingtechniquesandstockedasready-to-usereplacements.

Recommended for:•Pharmaceuticalandfoodprocessing,metalstamping,andoperationswithmetaldetectorsorX-rayequipment

•Belts1/32”–1/4”(0.8–6.4mm)thick•Beltswithmechanicalfastenerratingsupto50P.I.W.(8.7kN/m)andminimumpulleydiametersfrom1/2”–5/8”(12.7–15.3mm)

Workplacesafetyisourtoppriority.That’swhywemanufactureafamilyofhigh-qualitybeltmaintenancetoolswithbuilt-insafetyfeaturestohelpprotectyourcrew.

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900 Series* and 845LD Belt CuttersFeatures:•Twoportablemodelsdesignedforefficient,on-siteuse

•Safelyandaccuratelycutbeltsupto1½” (38mm)thick•Beltisclampedandbladeisfullyenclosedtoensureprecise,straightcuts

Recommended for:•Accurate,fast,safecuttingforallbelting,includingthickand/orhard-carcassbelts

*Patent pending

Laser Belt SquareFeatures:• Lightweight,easy-to-usedesign–fasterthanmanualsquaring

• Beltedgelocatingpintoensureproperalignmentwithbeltedge

• Longbatterylifeforupto60hoursofcontinuoususe

Recommended for:• Useinmultiplelight-dutyapplications,includingtightspacesandbeltswithsidepans

Smart ClampsFeatures:•High-strengthclampingsystemforsafebeltsplicemaintenance

•Wedgegripdesignwithlargeimpactplateforquickinstallation

Recommended for:•On-sitebeltmaintenance

Belt Maintenance Hand ToolsFeatures:Thesedurable,safety-focusedhandtoolsspeedfastenerinstallation,aswellasroutinebeltmaintenance.Theyinclude:

•Rough-Top Belt Skiver and RB-1 Belt Grinder–Forquickandcleanremovalofroughtopcovers

•Alligator® Hinge Pin Cutter–Forcreatingcleancutsofbulkhingepins

•Belt Nippers–Fornotchingbeltendstoavoidsplicehang-ups

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Designedtoimproveinclineconveyingandmaterialcontainment,oureasy-to-installTatch-A-Cleat®beltcleats,pegs,lugs,andV-guidesensurethatyourentireloadreachesitsdestination.

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Econo-Cleat®

Features:•Cost-efficient,long-lastingdesign•Thefastenersecuresthroughboththebeltandcleattoprovideultimatestrengthinabusiveapplications

•Concavebottomsealstobelt•Availableinhigh-durabilityEPDMrubberforabrasiveapplicationsandPVCforlessdemandingapplications

•Availablein1¼”–6”(32–150mm)heights

Recommended for:•Agricultureharvestingandgeneralmaterialhandling

Tatch-A-Guide®

Features:•Keepsbeltcenteredoversplit/groovedpulleystoaddressmistrackingissues

•Intermittentspacingandnotcheddesignforextraflexibility

•Quickmechanicalinstallationonundersideofbelt

•Madefromhigh-tensile-strengthneoprenerubber;availableinA,B,and C sizes

Recommended for:•Applicationswithgroovedpulleys

Tatch-A-Lug® andTatch-A-Peg™

Features:•Effectivealternativeforapplicationswherefull-belt-widthcleatlengthsarenotrequired

•Canbeinstalledinanypatternandpositionedtoletthebeltpassoversplitorrubber-discreturnidlers

•Madefromnon-marking,moldedisoprenethatisFDAapproved

•Availablein1½”(38mm),2”(50mm),and3”(75mm)heightswithachoiceofplatedorstainlesssteelfasteners

Recommended for:•Cased,boxed,orbaggedgoods•Applicationsinwhichliquidsneedtoflowthroughcleatedarea

Model HD CleatFeatures:•Flexible,high-tensile-strengthSBRrubberthatcanwithstandabrasive,high-impactapplications

•Smoothexteriorandspecialsealingedgesthatspeedclean-up,whilelockingoutdirtandmoisture

•Availablein1”(25mm)or2”(50mm)heights

Recommended for:•Agriculture,trash-burning,scrap,construction,bulkmaterialhandling

•Compatiblewithtroughingconveyorsandbeltswherehorseshoe,chevron,orcrescentpatternsareneeded

T CleatsFeatures:•Bondedperpendiculartobelttoimproveinclineconveying

•Full-radiustoppreventsmarking/bruisingofmaterial,whiletaperedbottomedgesprovidesmoothtransitionbetweenbeltandcleat

•Availableinavarietyofheights

Recommended for:•Minimumpulleydiametersof2½”–6”(63–150mm)

Rubbe r Bondab le C lea t s

FlangesFeatures:•Provideenhancedmaterialcontainmentinflatapplications

•Designedforusealongouteredgesofthebelt

•Madefromneoprenerubbertoprovideextraflexandensureeasypassageoverpulleys

Recommended for:•Minimumpulleydiametersof6”–8”(150–200mm)

V-GuidesFeatures:•Keepbeltcenteredoversplit/groovedpulleystoaddressmistrackingissues

•Bondedtoundersideofbelt•AvailableinsmoothrubberandnotchedPVC;alsoinavarietyofsizes

Recommended for:•Minimumpulleydiametersof2–8”(50–200mm)

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Easilyremovematerialfromtheconveyorbeltandimprovebeltcleaningandsanitization,reducemaintenancecosts,andincreaseproductoutput.

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FgP Food g rade P rec leane r

FGP Food Grade PrecleanerFeatures:•MadeofFDAapprovedmaterials,cleanerbladesavailableinbothwhiteandblue

•CertifiedbytheUSDAforuseinmeat,poultry,anddairyoperations

•Simplesnapinplacebladedesignfacilitateseasycleaningandreplacement

•Stainlesssteelcomponentsandfoodgradematerialslimitopportunitiesforbacteria growth

•Compatiblewithbothendlessandmechanicalsplices

•Availableinstandardbladewidthsforbeltsfrom12”to60”(300mmto1500mm)

Recommended for:•Vegetableandfoodprocessing,bakery,confectionary,meat&poultry,dairyapplications

•Applicationsthatrequireregularcleaningandsanitization

•Temperaturerangesfrom-20°Fto+140°F(-29°Cto+60°C)

•Minimumpulleydiameter:2”(50mm)

©2010Alligator®,Clipper®,Econo-Cleat®,Microlacer®,Novitool®,RollerLacer®,Tatch-A-Guide®,Tatch-A-Lug®,andTatch-A-Cleat®areregisteredtrademarks.02-15.Forreorder:X2158

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