What are the hazards of heat-resistant EP conveyor belt surface damage

In recent years, the use of EP heat-resistant conveyor belts has become more widespread, especially in the ;mining, cement and steel industry. Although the conveyor belt looks very durable, it is actually a consumable. During continuous use, there will always be damage, but in fact As long as you master the working principle, this kind of phenomenon can be reduced. So, do you know what harm the surface damage of heat-resistant EP conveyor belt has? Let’s take a look below.

(1) Thinner conveyor belt

After the EP heat-resistant conveyor belt becomes thinner, it is not easy to overlap. The damage of the surface of the heat-resistant conveyor belt makes its thickness thinner. When the two ends are overlapped, the thickness of the joint section is different. The splicing section will be easy to wear conveyor rollers, but also shortens the life of the joints part, especially when the new belt overlaps the old belt. For heat-resistant EP conveyor belts connected by vulcanization, overlapping is more difficult due to the different thickness.

(2) The strength of the conveyor belt is reduced

The damage of the heat-resistant EP conveyor belt reaches a certain level, especially after the damage of the cover layer and the core layer, it directly affects the tensile strength of the heat-resistant conveyor belt and reduces its strength. When the heat-resistant steel cord conveyor belt is damaged to the core layer, it may cause the steel cord core to enter the water and corrode and lose its due strength. During the operation of the heat-resistant conveyor belt with deteriorated strength, when the load suddenly increases, such as starting under load and cassette, etc., the heat-resistant conveyor belt breakage accident is very easy to occur.

(3) The life of the conveyor belt is shortened

The damage of the heat-resistant EP conveyor belt first makes the cover layer thin and even exposes the EP fabric layer, so that the heat-resistant conveyor belt is prematurely damaged, reducing the service life of the heat-resistant conveyor belt and increasing the transportation cost of the mine. For heat-resistant conveyor belts with different degrees of wear on both sides of the centerline of the heat-resistant conveyor belt, due to changes in partial tensile strength, the service life of the heat-resistant conveyor belt is further reduced.

(4) Conveyor belt deviation

When the degree of damage along the centerline of the heat-resistant EP conveyor belt is not the same, the stretch rate on both sides often changes, which directly leads to the deviation of the heat-resistant conveyor belt during operation.

The above is an introduction to the hazards of heat-resistant EP conveyor belt surface damage. User should strictly follow the correct method of use when using the EP conveyor belt. Wear and timely maintenance are the best ways to extend the life of the conveyor belt.