Conveyor Belting Tools
We live in a world of automation and increased demand for production efficiency. Conveyor belts are a primary component in this fast-paced production environment. Straight or curving, heavy-duty or low profile, plain or magnetic, conveyor belts need proper maintenance to keep up the efficient work they're designed for. Conveyor belting tools are an important part of keeping a conveyor belt running smoothly. There are a few different types of tools that are important to conveyor belt maintenance. This article will look at a few of these.
Important Conveyor Belting Tools
Here are three conveyor belting tools to have to keep your conveyor belt system working efficiently.
Conveyor belt splicing kit. A splicing kit includes a belt bonder kit and alternate conveyor belting tools. A belt bonder kit does just that -- bonds belts together. This type of kit includes a heat wand, cutter, gripper, trimming tools, and a driller. You can find belt bonder kits that work with both standard and heavy duty belts. A typical standard kit can be used to weld polyurethane and polyester conveyor belts while a heavy duty belt works with other types such as wire mash belts. The type of conveyor belt you have will determine how much you will pay for one of these kits. You can spend around $250 to over $3,000 on one. Alternate tools you'll need include various metal or plastic grippers used for holding cords. Some recommend plastic grippers for easier use and light handling.
Heat measuring and controlling devices. Different gadgets monitor and adjust the temperature of the conveyor belt's heating devices, including the power wattage going to the heat wand. Some varieties of these conveyor belting tools monitor the temperature via an electronic sensor that may read in either Fahrenheit or Celsius or both and may run on battery power.
A slitter. Along with a belt splicing kit and a heat measuring device, a slitter is an import tool to keep a conveyor belt running smoothly. The slitter may come with different blade lengths and be a part of a table. If you can't find what you need off the shelf, customized slitters are available. Again, such conveyor belting tools are a worthwhile investment. A typical 12 foot slitter kit that includes a blade holder may cost you around $2,500.
Along with these primary conveyor belting tools, conveyor belts clamps are useful for holding together a cracked belt, and neoprene is an excellent sealant to protect conveyor belts from wear and tear.
Searching online can put you in contact with a number of companies that make or sell conveyor belting tools. You can buy them retail or even direct from the manufacturer sometimes. Using the Internet may help you buy the tools you need or even find better deals on the more expensive tools and kits you require. Reliable conveyor belt tool companies include DuraBelt, C.M. Products, and VOLTA Belting Technology.
Keep your production line up and running without a hitch by employing the right conveyor belting tools. Three must-have conveyor belt tools include a belt splicing kit (a belt bonder kit and alternate tools such as various grippers), a heat measuring and controlling device, and a slitter with various length blades. All these tools will work together to keep the belts and your business on the move.
