1. Hot repair methods
Usually, specialized repair tools, vulcanizing machines, and heat vulcanizing materials suitable for conveyor belts are used to perform equal strength "scratch free" repair on damaged parts of the conveyor belt. This repair can completely eliminate damage to the conveyor belt and restore it to its original state. Suitable for important, long-distance, high-speed, and high-capacity transportation systems. Of course, completing such maintenance requires specialized equipment and professionals. It is the most reliable and ideal method for repairing conveyor belts.
2. Cold repair method
Usually, special cold adhesives, repair films, and tools for conveyor belts must be used to fill and repair damaged parts of the conveyor belt, in order to achieve continuous operation. Obviously, this type of filling repair is a temporary solution. Therefore, its main purpose is to timely perform cold repair when the conveyor belt is damaged, which can prevent the damaged part of the conveyor belt from continuing to expand and extend, effectively protecting the core of the conveyor belt from damage, so as to wait and obtain the time and opportunity required for repair.
3. Mechanical repair methods
Usually, metal clips, nails, connecting plates and screws, or metal flexible wires and specialized tools are used to fix or connect the damaged parts of the conveyor belt to achieve the purpose of maintaining operation. Even in many times and occasions today, this seemingly simple, crude, and even ugly handling method can serve as an emergency response and achieve twice the result with half the effort.
In summary, the most ideal and complete repair of conveyor belts must strictly adhere to the principle of "equal strength and same service life", that is, using hot repair technology and techniques can be achieved. The true purpose of the application of other repair techniques is to obtain appropriate repair time and opportunities. Therefore, cold repair and mechanical repair should not be used as the ultimate treatment for conveyor belt damage. Simply seeking convenience and simplicity, pursuing low cost and short time, may lead to endless consequences. We hope that every conveyor belt system management and maintenance worker must have a clear understanding and thorough understanding of the basic concept of conveyor belt repair, and successfully complete the adhesive and maintenance work of the conveyor belt.