Cut/Gouge Resistance
In some industries, the most common reason for having to repair or replace a belt is due to rip or impact damage rather than day to day wear. In more extreme conditions where heavy, sharp lump sizes and/or large drop heights are involved, it is essential to have a carcass that is designed to dissipate impact and provide strong resistance against trapped objects that rip through the belt. It is also important to have rubber covers that protect the carcass as much as possible against impact and rip propagation.
For this kind of conditions, we recommend the following Grade 1 cover compounds (but please note that we have several others that also address your rip and impact concerns):
Available Cover and Rubber Compounds
Giant XE
High durability recipe offering resistance to dedusting agents or hygroscopic materials. A Premium compound that meets all ARPM Grade 1 specifications, suitable for applications such as cement, aggregates, rock, copper, gold, limestone, potash and salt. Ideal for heavy and abrasive materials and specially designed for dry and dusty applications.
Platinum Plus
ARPM Grade 1 compound recommended for transporting large, heavy lump ores, granite, and trap rock. Also compliant with DIN X standards.
Matchless Plus
Provides the same features of Matchless, but with approximately 15% greater service life. Compounded for the most severe cut, gouge and impact applications.
Matchless
Matchless (RMA Grade 1) Superior endurance against combined cutting, gouging and heavy impact. Recommended for transporting large, heavy lump ores, rocky earth, granite, trap rock and quartz. Unequalled in conveying heavy logs from debarker. Good abrasion resistance. Superb for glass cullet handling and other types of sharp, abrasive material.
Titanium
Provides increased service life without increasing cover thickness. Exhibits excellent abrasion-resistant characteristics. Compliant with DIN Standard “Y” Recommended for application requiring superior resistance to abrasion and wear, outstanding in high impact applications. Best for abrasion resistance Get more life with less cover thickness Performs well in high-impact applications
