Polyurethane Conveyor Belts
Polyurethane conveyor belts are designed for use even when higher resistance of the belt to abrasion, damage, oils and greases is required.
Main Types of Belt Materials
Polyurethanes for process and conveyor belts can be either thermoplastic (TPU) or thermostable (PUR).
The main types of materials for polyurethane coating are:
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ROPANYL
Belts with a thermoplastic polyurethane surface - the top side is made of a polyurethane cover layer. In comparison with PVC belts, they have excellent resistance to oils and greases and they are more resistant to abrasion. Their surface is therefore firmer, smoother - the material glides better on it. -
ROPANOL
Belts with thermostable polyurethane impregnation - on the top side they do not have a cover layer, but only a fabric with polyurethane impregnation. In comparison with PVC belts, they are more resistant to oils and greases and they are more resistant to abrasion. They have a low coefficient of friction. Their surface is therefore firmer, smoother - the material glides better on it. They are used mainly for accumulation. -
ROPAN
Belts with a unique polyurethane coating for high workloads. They show high resistance to abrasion and cuts. They are more resistant to abrasion and dust than PVC belts. They have a firmer surface.
Belts Construction
The base of the belt consists of a fabric, which is coated on the top and bottom side with polyurethane – ROPANYL, ROPANOL or ROPAN.
The belt consists of one or more layers that ensure its strength, stability and cut resistance.
- Fabric
- Bottom cover layer
- Inner layer
- Top cover layer
Belts Fields of Use
Polyurethane belts are mainly used in the food industry. Due to their composition, no harmful toxins or chemicals are released from the polyurethane belts.
ROPANYL conveyor belts are intended for use mainly in the food industry, in packaging, but they can also be used in the woodworking industry, in the textile or metalworking industry.
ROPANOL conveyor belts are intended for use mainly in the food industry, but they can also be used in logistics, airports or the electronics industry.
ROPAN conveyor belts are designed primarily for the metalworking industry and for building materials - such as bricks.
Belts Materials in Stock
A large number of materials and structures are available. We keep the most common materials in stock. These are the materials listed below.
Other materials are available in short delivery times from the manufacturer.
| Belt Code and Description | Top Side of the Belt | Bottom Side of the Belt |
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ROPANYL EM6/2 00+02 White AS FGTop side: smooth, glossy polyurethane |
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ROPANYL EM6/2 00+02 White M2 AS FGTop side: matt polyurethane with structure |
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ROPANYL EM8/2 00+02 Dark Green M2 AS FGTop side: matt polyurethane with structure |
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ROPANOL EM6/2 00+00 Transparent AS FG NLTop side: impregnated polyurethane fabric Specific application: accumulation |
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Belts Code Description
ROPANYL EM6/2 00+02 White AS FG
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| ROPANYL |
Product name |
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| EM |
Fabric type |
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| 6 |
Force at 1% elongation [N/mm] |
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| 2 |
Number of plies |
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| 00 |
Bottom side: thickness / type of fabric / type of structure
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| 02 |
Top side: thickness / type of fabric / type of structure
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| White |
Colour |
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| AS FG |
Additional information, characteristics:
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Belts Joints
Joints can be made depending on the material of which the particular belt is made. You will find the exact information in the technical documentation of the selected belt.
| Joint Type | Description | Illustration |
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Simple Finger Splice |
A simple punched splice, that is joined into an endless belt by heat on a splicing machine. It is performed on belts with one fabric layer. |
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Double Finger Splice |
Combined splice. First the belt must be separated into individual layers, which are then prepared separately for splicing. On the splicing machine, the layers are subsequently joined into an endless belt by heat. It is performed on multilayer belts. |
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Anker A Wire Hooks |
Wide range for use in all operations from packaging lines, pharmaceutical industry, food industry, laundries. These are the most used connectors for PVC belts. |
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Anker G Lacing |
Basic connection with lower strength, for which no installation jig is required. Ideal for undemanding joints. It is used especially by customers who do not connect belts too often. |
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Alligator RS – Ready Set |
Easy installation, good strength and possible to use for pulleys with small diameters. Ideal for sorting lines, applications in agriculture, etc. |
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In addition to the above-mentioned most common types, it is possible to connect belts by other methods according to the requirements of the specific application. Our specialists will be happy to provide you with more information.
Belts Surface Structure
The surface structure ensures the specific properties of the belt. Applications range from easy separation of the product from the belt to the use of surface adhesion in technological processes or for inclined transport.
The surface structures can be on the top or bottom cover layer. The choice of structure depends on the properties of the transported product.
There are many types of structures in the product range. The most common can be found in the Overview of Standard Surface Profiles (PDF file for download).
Belts Accessories
Guides
Guide profiles ensure direct belt guidance and prevent belt movement on the rollers. The result is a smooth guidance without a polygon effect, which is also suitable for higher speeds.
Profiles made of PVC, polyurethane or polyester are welded or glued to the bottom side of the conveyor belt.
The V-profile can also be used as a transverse carrier or side edge for transporting material.
The most common way of guiding the belt is a V-guide.
| Profile Type | Description | Illustration |
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Full V-Profile |
The smooth, clean design of the wedge is less prone to contamination. |
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Lightweight V-Profile |
On the bottom side of the belt there is a wedge with pressed teeth, which allow easier bending and thus smaller cylinder diameters than solid wedges. |
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In addition to the V-profiles, the guide profiles can also be square. However, their use is far from numerous. If you are interested in implementing square guide profiles, please contact us.
Side Walls
BORDOFLEX side walls made of PVC or polyurethane are welded on the sides to the top of the belt.
Side walls are used for the transport of bulk materials and for the transport of material at an angle. They prevent spillage or loss of materials.
Transverse Cleats
Transverse cleats made of PVC, polyurethane or polyester on top of a belt for inclined/declined transport. They prevent the material from sliding or falling.
The possibilities of their shapes and fastening are wide and are based on the used material of the belt, as well as on the requirements for optimizing the function of transporting the material or objects.
Additional Belts Modifications
Punching
Punching of conveyor belts is performed for the transport of products using vacuum and for applications with photocell control.
Punching is performed on punching machines, which are able to produce punching in a precisely defined arrangement.
AMSEAL Sealed Edges
The AMSEAL sealed edge system guarantees reliable protection of the belt edges. It prevents fraying and thus prevents the penetration of bacteria, oils and fats into the belt structure.
The AMSEAL edge protection completely seals the edge of the belt with a thermoplastic strip. It increases the safety and hygiene of food production, increases the life of the belt and enables easy cleaning.
It is most often used in the food industry, processing of meat, fish, fruit, milk and other foods, in bakeries and other operations.
Documents for Download
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Manufacturer Profile
Founded in 1950, Ammeraal Beltech is a global market leader in the design, manufacturing, fabrication and servicing of high-quality, high-performance process and conveyor belts, available today in 150 countries around the world. You can find their products almost in all industries. They employ over 2,750 people in the business.
They operate 10 manufacturing sites in Europe, the USA, Canada and Asia. They have sales and fabrication centres at over 80 sites worldwide and they have own subsidiaries in more than 25 countries.
Since 2012, our company has been an official distributor.
