When belt damage occurs, it is critical to avoid the lengthy downtime and expensive repairs normally associated with returning conveyors to service after surprise belt rips. Whether the trouble is minor or major – a lengthwise rip, a small puncture, a soft spot or even a hole – there are rip repair methods that will temporarily preserve the integrity of the damaged belt and get it back in operation with minimal downtime.

Flexco product expert Russ Heintz demonstrates how easy it is to repair a rip or torn belt using Flexco® Bolt Solid Plate Fasteners.

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