Abstract: THIS invention relates to a method and device for splicing a conveyor belt. More specifically, the invention relates to a mechanical splicing device and a method of installing such splice device onto one or more lengths (10, 12) of belting to form a conveyor belt for conveying material. The device includes at least one first clamping plate (60), at one second clamping plate (80) and a plurality of self-drilling bolts (200). The first clamping plate (60) is made from a flexible polymeric material having a plurality of washers (68) each located on the first clamping plate (60) such that a hole (92) defined by a respective washer (68) is aligned with one of a plurality of holes (92) defined in the first clamping plate (60).