Flexco^® Bolt Solid Plate Fastening System

The Flexco^® Bolt Solid Plate Fastening System produces a strong, sift-free splice with superior holding ability thanks to a combination of top-and-bottom plate compression and high-tensile-strength bolts.

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Mechanical fastener rating from 150 to 620 PIW (300 to 1080 kN/m)
Belts from 3/16” to 2” (5 mm to 50 mm) thick
Pulley diameters from 12” to 48” (300 mm to 1220 mm)
Sift-free splice perfect for sand, gravel, crushed stone, and cement
Specially formed teeth penetrate belt carcass without damaging fibers
Piloted bolts for quick and easy installation
Available with rubber-covered top plates for increased impact protection and compatibility with conveyor components

Fastener Size	For Belts With Mechanical Fastener Ratings Up To:		Belt Thickness Range		Recommended Minimum Pulley Diameter (90°)
Fastener Size					Operating Tension 75-100% of Belt Rating		Operating Tension 50-75% of Belt Rating		Operating Tension Under 50% of Belt Rating
					P.I.W.	kN/m	in.	mm	in.	mm	in.	mm	in.	mm
1	150	260	3/16-7/16	5-11	12	300	10	250	8	200
140*, 140VP	225	400	3/16-7/16	5-11	14	350	12	300	10	250
190,190VP	375	650	5/16-9/16	8-14	18	450	16	400	14	360
1-1/2	300	520	7/16-11/16	11-17	18	450	16	400	14	360
2,2VP	440	770	9/16-13/16	14-21	30	760	28	710	24	610
2-1/4	620	1080	9/16-1-3/16	14-30	36	920	34	860	34	860
2-1/2	450	790	3/4-1	19-25	42	1050	42	1050	42	1070
3	560	980	15-16 & over	24 & over	48	1220	48	1220	48	1220

FASTENER METALS AND AVAILABILITY

To maximize fastener service life, fastener material must be matched to the application. Flexco manufactures fasteners from a broad range of materials. Our selection makes it easy to specify a fastener that will deliver maximum performance in a variety of conditions—from wet and abrasive applications to highly corrosive environments.

Steel: Standard fastener metal that is not recommended for environments where corrosion can occur from acids and chemicals. Galvanized Steel: For basic applications, galvanized steel is recommended. It is magnetic, offers good abrasion and rust resistance, but is not
recommended for corrosive environments.
Stainless Steel: Stainless steel provides extra resistance to abrasion, magnetic attraction, and corrosion from acids and other chemicals.
MegAlloy^®: Features superior resistance to wear and abrasion. Provides several times the service life of steel. Not recommended where
impact of corrosion is a problem.
Everdur: A corrosion-resistant copper and silicon alloy. Fully non-magnetic and spark-free, low in resistance to abrasion.
Rubber-Covered Steel Top Plates: Our bolt solid plate fasteners are available with rubber-covered top plates, either as individual plates or as a 6-plate Flexco^® VP™ strip, for excellent resistance to abrasion. Bottom plates are manufactured from steel or MegAlloy^®.

Fastener Material	Magnetic	Abrasion Resistant	Chemical Resistant	Rust Resistant	Sparking
Steel	Yes	Good	Poor	Poor	Yes
Stainless Steel (300 Series)	Slightly	Good	Good to Excellent	Excellent	Yes
MegAlloy^®	Yes	Excellent	Poor	Poor	Yes
Everdur	No	Poor	Poor	Poor	No
Rubber-Covered Steel Top Plates	Yes	Good to Excellent	Poor	Poor	Yes

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Knowing when to choose mechanical belt fasteners over vulcanization for your belt conveyor system is crucial. Hear firsthand from Franklin Moore, Flexco’s Heavy-Duty Product Manager, on the most effective ways to determine which solutions will work best for certain applications, and what resources are available to help your team.