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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• Separationdepthsof40-130mm• 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™ PressFeatures:• 7-to12-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

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

withpre-insertedstaples•Strong,impact-,andabrasion-

resistantsplice•Availableinavarietyofmaterials,

includingthosesuitableforsanitaryandmagneticapplications

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

•Alligator® RSC187 Installation Tool – Portabletoolforsimpleandefficientmanualinstallation

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

Recommended for:•Packageandbaggagehandling,

casedgoods,parts,food,andagriculturalproducts

•Beltsfrom1/16”–1/4”(1.5–6.4mm)thick•Beltswithmechanicalfastener

ratingsupto200P.I.W.(35kN/m)andminimumpulleydiametersfrom2”–4”(50–102mm)

Alligator® Plastic Rivet Fastening SystemFeatures:•One-piecefastenerwithbevelededgesthat

createasmooth,low-profilesplice•Suitableforpulleysassmallas1-1/2”(38 mm)

andbeltsupto1/8”(3.2 mm)thick•UV-resistantblack,FDA-accepted

whiteandblueplastic

Installation Method:Spin-Set™ –Anautomatedtoolthatweldstherivetheadsofthefastenerthroughheatandfriction.

Recommended for:• Pharmaceuticalandfoodprocessing,metal

stamping,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,food

processing,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-profilesplicewithuniformtensionacross

beltwidth

Installation Method:Thisspliceismanuallyinstalledwithjustahammer,makingitidealforcustomerswhodon’twanttoinvestininstallationtooling.

Recommended for:•Low-volumecustomersinpackageand

partsconveying,foodandsanitaryoperations,agricultureharvesting,recycling,woodproductsindustries

•Beltsupto1/2”(12.5mm)thick•Beltswithmechanicalfastenerratingsupto

200P.I.W.(35kN/m)andminimumpulleydiametersfrom1”–14”(25–356mm)

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Alligator® Rivet Fastening SystemFeatures:•Robustdesigndeliversalong-lastingsplicein

roundhaybalingapplications•Canbeinstalledquicklyandeasilywithout

removingthebeltfromthebaler

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•Beltswithmechanicalfastenerratingsupto300

P.I.W.(52kN/m)andminimumpulleydiametersof3½”(88mm)

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

ensuresanon-markingsplice•Flexibleenoughtobeusedonconveyorswith

pulleysandnosebarsassmallas1/2”(13mm)•AvailableinFDA-approvedand

high-temperature-resistantmaterials

Installation Method:Thesefastenersshouldbeprofessionallyinstalledusingvulcanizingtechniquesandstockedasready-to-usereplacements.

Recommended for:•Pharmaceuticalandfoodprocessing,metal

stamping,andoperationswithmetaldetectorsorX-rayequipment

•Belts1/32”–1/4”(0.8–6.4mm)thick•Beltswithmechanicalfastenerratingsupto50

P.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:•Twoportablemodelsdesignedfor

efficient,on-siteuse•Safelyandaccuratelycutbeltsupto1½” (38mm)thick•Beltisclampedandbladeisfully

enclosedtoensureprecise,straightcuts

Recommended for:•Accurate,fast,safecuttingforallbelting,

includingthickand/orhard-carcassbelts

*Patent pending

14” Belt CutterFeatures:•Portablecutterwithabuilt-in

belt-squaringarm•Makesstraightcutonbeltsupto

3/8”(10mm)thickand14”(350mm)wide•Topbeamcanbeopenedtoinsertbelt

andsavetime

Recommended for:•Professionalbeltshopsanduserswith

narrowbelts

Smart ClampsFeatures:•High-strengthclampingsystemforsafebelt

splicemaintenance•Wedgegripdesignwithlargeimpactplatefor

quickinstallation

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•Thefastenersecuresthroughboththe

beltandcleattoprovideultimatestrengthinabusiveapplications

•Concavebottomsealstobelt•Availableinhigh-durabilityEPDMrubber

forabrasiveapplicationsandPVCforlessdemandingapplications

•Availablein1¼”–6”(32–150mm)heights

Recommended for:•Agricultureharvestingandgeneral

materialhandling

Tatch-A-Lug® andTatch-A-Peg™

Features:•Effectivealternativeforapplicationswhere

full-belt-widthcleatlengthsarenotrequired

•Canbeinstalledinanypatternandpositionedtoletthebeltpassoversplitorrubber-discreturnidlers

•Madefromnon-marking,moldedisoprenethatisFDAapproved

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

Recommended for:•Cased,boxed,orbaggedgoods•Applicationsinwhichliquidsneedtoflow

throughcleatedarea

Tatch-A-Guide®

Features:•Keepsbeltcenteredoversplit/grooved

pulleystoaddressmistrackingissues•Intermittentspacingandnotcheddesign

forextraflexibility•Quickmechanicalinstallationonunder

sideofbelt•Madefromhigh-tensile-strengthneoprene

rubber;availableinA,B,and C sizes

Recommended for:•Applicationswithgroovedpulleys

Model HD CleatFeatures:•Flexible,high-tensile-strength

SBRrubberthatcanwithstandabrasive,high-impactapplications

•Smoothexteriorandspecialsealingedgesthatspeedclean-up,whilelockingoutdirtandmoisture

•Availablein1”(25mm)or2”(50mm)heights

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

construction,bulkmaterialhandling•Compatiblewithtroughingconveyorsand

beltswherehorseshoe,chevron,orcrescentpatternsareneeded

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T CleatsFeatures:•Bondedperpendiculartobelttoimprove

inclineconveying•Full-radiustoppreventsmarking/bruising

ofmaterial,whiletaperedbottomedgesprovidesmoothtransitionbetweenbeltandcleat

•AvailableinrubberandPVC,aswellasavarietyofheights

Recommended for:•Minimumpulleydiametersof2½”–6”

(63–150mm)

V-GuidesFeatures:•Keepbeltcenteredoversplit/grooved

pulleystoaddressmistrackingissues•Bondedtoundersideofbelt•AvailableinsmoothrubberandPVC,

aswellasnotchedPVC;alsoinavarietyofsizes

Recommended for:•Minimumpulleydiametersof2–8”

(50–200mm)

Bondab le C lea t s

Scoop CleatsFeatures:•Sitat60-degreeangletobelttogently

cradlematerialonanaggressiveincline•Preventmaterialrollback•MadefromPVC;availablein2”(50mm)

and3”(75mm)heights

Recommended for:•Minimumpulleydiametersof6”–8”

(150–200mm)

FlangesFeatures:•Provideenhancedmaterialcontainmentin

flatapplications•Designedforusealongouteredges

ofthebelt•Madefromneoprenerubbertoprovide

extraflexandensureeasypassageoverpulleys

Recommended for:•Minimumpulleydiametersof6”–8”

(150–200mm)

©2010Alligator®,Clipper®,Econo-Cleat®,Microlacer®,Novitool®,RollerLacer®,Tatch-A-Guide®,Tatch-A-Lug®,andTatch-A-Cleat®areregisteredtrademarks.9/10.Forreorder:X2158

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