Abstract: A method of producing an endless band-shaped body includes: forming a coating film by applying film-forming resin solution to an outer circumferential surface of a cylindrical core body that is being rotated around an axis of the cylindrical core body by a rotation device in a state where the axis of the cylindrical core body is horizontally directed, the cylindrical core body undergoing deformation into an oval cylindrical shape due to its own weight when left unsupported with the axis of the cylindrical core body directed horizontally; and drying the coating film formed on the outer circumferential surface of the rotating cylindrical core body. The rotation device includes plural rolls each disposed at a position that would touch an axial end region of the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical core body in an undeformed state, and the cylindrical core body being supported by the first and second rolls.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an endless belt member is provided, the method including: applying a film forming resin solution onto a surface of a cylindrical core body; drying the film forming resin solution applied on the core body while rotating the core body around an axial direction of the core body; providing a shielding member to one end side of the core body in the axial direction, the shielding member shielding a wind fed from the one end side; and manufacturing an endless belt member on which the film forming resin is solidified, by putting the core body to which the shielding member is provided into a heating furnace equipped with a blowing part that blows a hot air from the one end side, and heating the core body.