Abstract: A conveyor belt, power transmission belt or machine tape (1) being open-ended with two ending edges (6, 7) and with a longitudinal length (L) in a longitudinal direction, comprising: a) two parallel lateral edges (1a, 1b) running in said longitudinal direction, and being spaced apart from each other by a transversal width (W); b) a first textile layer (2); c) a first coating layer (3); and optionally d) one more through holes (5) perforating the belt through its overall thickness (T), each of these through holes (5) being formed by a hole edge (5a); characterized in that i) the first textile layer (2) comprises fibres or filaments of a thermoplastic and/or the first coating layer (3) comprises a thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer; and ii) the lateral edges (1a, 1b) are ultrasound-cut or laser-cut and/or the optional hole edge(s) (5a) is(are) laser-cut.

Abstract: An efficient method for preparing a highly-directional highly-dense two-dimensional material film. The method comprises: using a circular tube with a smooth inner surface as a casting mold; and pouring a solution containing a two-dimensional material into the mold when the mold rotates at high speed in a circumferential direction, wherein the solution is uniformly coated on the inner surface of the mold by centrifugal force, the centrifugal rotation generating a shearing force that causes the two-dimensional material to be directionally and regularly arranged layer upon layer in a circumferential direction in the solution, and, the centrifugal force facilitates highly-dense accumulation of the two-dimensional material, thereby obtaining a highly-directional highly-dense two-dimensional material film.

Abstract: A method for producing an edge protector on a clothing for a machine producing or finishing a fibrous, paper, cardboard or tissue web, includes providing a clothing formed substantially from a woven fabric with crossing weft and warp threads and opposite side edges, applying a film strip onto a surface of one side edge and, immediately before bringing the film strip into contact with the clothing, surfaces of the film strip and the clothing facing each other are heated to slightly melt the surfaces. A pressing force exerted on the film strip applied to the surface of one of the side edges, results in the film strip penetrating at least partially into the woven fabric. That side edge of the clothing with the film strip is cooled, resulting in a stable, particularly integrally joined and form-locking connection between the film strip and the side edge of the clothing.

Abstract: A conveyor belt makes contamination of the conveyor belt and conveyance objects less noticeable. A conveyor belt has a structure in which a colorless transparent belt body and a black resin layer that exhibits black color are overlaid on each other and is observed as a black belt. The black resin layer is provided on a surface opposite to a carrying surface of the belt body. The black resin layer is formed in black by blending a conductive filler in the resin and is added with conductivity.

Abstract: A system is provided for conveying dough along a conveying section, and the system comprises an elongate dough-conveying element that defines the conveying section. The dough-conveying element comprises a dough-supporting region that forms a supporting surface for dough conveyable or to be conveyed by means of the system, and at least one lateral region extending laterally along the dough-supporting region in the longitudinal direction of the dough-conveying element. The at least one lateral region is movably disposed or formed, in particular pivotally disposed or formed, relative to the dough-supporting region. Furthermore, the dough-conveying element exhibits flexurally-rigid material behavior in the vicinity of the dough-supporting region and resiliently-extensible material behavior in the vicinity of the at least one lateral region.

Abstract: A packaging assembly comprising a feed conveyor, a gripping area and an undergripper, wherein the feed conveyor has a conveying surface and is suitable for conveying on the conveying surface a product support into the gripping area. The undergripper is configured to grip the product support in the gripping area from below. The packaging assembly has, in the gripping area, a support strip for the product support with an inner edge and an upper surface, the upper surface being raised in comparison with the conveying surface of the feed conveyor.

Abstract: A conveyor belt includes core layers made of fabric disposed between an upper cover rubber and a lower cover rubber. At least one core layer has a strength in the belt width direction ranging from 30% to 70% of a strength in the belt longitudinal direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toothed belt (1) containing: a belt main body (2) containing an array of a cord, a tooth portion (2b) formed on the lower side of the array of the cord and arranged at a predetermined interval along a longitudinal direction of the cord, and a back surface portion (2a) formed on the upper side of the array of the cord and having the cord buried therein, which are integrally molded with a first thermoplastic elastomer composition; and a back sheet (3) adhered to the back surface portion side of the belt main body (2) and composed of a second thermoplastic elastomer composition, in which the back sheet (3) has an uneven shape (6) in a surface on the adhesion side.

Abstract: A conveyor belt assembly includes an elastomer sheet, transversely spaced apart, longitudinally extending cords, and longitudinally spaced apart, transversely extending reinforcing blocks. The sheet has a top cover, and a bottom cover, and defines mutually longitudinal and transverse directions in the plane of the sheet. The cords and the blocks are embedded in the sheet between the top cover and the bottom cover. Each block encapsulates each of the cords in a transverse cross-section of the block. A method for making the conveyor belt assembly includes placing separate first and second portions of each block in abutting relationship with each other and around the cord, placing an uncured elastomer for forming the sheet around the cords and the block, and curing the elastomer for forming the sheet to form the sheet.

Abstract: Provided are a method for setting the embedding depth of loop coils in a conveyor belt which can enhance the durability of a loop coil without testing a large number of samples, and a method for manufacturing a conveyor belt in which the loop coil is embedded. A two-dimensional or three-dimensional FEM analysis model of an actual conveyor belt is prepared, and the appropriate embedding depth of the loop coils in the actual conveyor belt, i.e., the rubber thickness between the core layer and the loop coils is set on the basis of at least one of a principal stress or a deformation amount occurring in the loop coil in the analysis model when a falling object having predetermined specifications is dropped from above an upper cover rubber in the analysis model onto the upper cover rubber.

Abstract: A belting connection for attaching a first end and a second end of belting. The belting has a thickness. The belting connection mechanism includes a first stepped region, a second stepped region and a first fastener. The first stepped region is proximate the first end. The first stepped region has a first aperture formed therein. The first stepped region has a first thickness. The second stepped region is proximate the second end. The second stepped region has a second aperture formed therein. The second stepped region has a second thickness. The first fastener extends through the first aperture and the second aperture to attach the first end to the second end. The first stepped region at least partially overlaps the second stepped region when the first end is attached to the second end. When the first end is attached to the second end, the first stepped region and the second stepped region have a combined thickness that is no greater than the thickness of the belting.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rod belt for rod belt conveyors of agricultural machines comprising rods (5) arranged transverse to the direction of transport and parallel to each other, the rods (5) comprising flattened and perforated attachment areas (5.1) by means of which they lie in contact with elastic belts (2) of high tensile strength revolving parallel to each other and being connected to the belts (2) via rivets or similar attachment means penetrating the attachment area (5.1) and the belt (2), both ends (9) of which belt constituting a joint (8). It is the object of the invention to provide a rod belt of this type having an endless connection of high stability while, at the same time, being easy to disassemble and mount.

Abstract: A conveyor belt including a pulley cover layer, a carry cover layer, and at least one reinforcement layer disposed within the belt between the pulley cover layer and the carry cover layer. The belt has a first edge section, a second edge section, and a load carrying section. The first edge section and the second edge section are located on each side of the conveyor belt, and the load carrying section is located between the first second edge sections. The reinforcement layer is comprised of a woven fabric which has weft threads extending across the width of the belt and passing into both the first edge section and the second edge section of the conveyor belt. The woven fabric also has warp threads located in the load carrying section of the conveyor belt extending longitudinally throughout the belt without passing into either the first or the second edge section.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for impinging a heated fluid onto the surface of a substrate and then locally removing the impinged fluid. The apparatus and methods may be used to heat a surface of a substrate e.g. so that the substrate can be melt-bonded to another substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to an article including an elastic main body on the basis of a vulcanized rubber (17) having an article surface that is susceptible to wear, which is provided with a textile layer. The textile layer, particularly a woven fabric (16) or knitted fabric, has a mesh design that allows the vulcanized rubber (17) to penetrate to the textile surface to form a textile-vulcanized rubber hybrid system (15), wherein the vulcanized rubber portion on the textile surface can be controlled by means of the stitch number, stitch width and the thread design of the textile layer. The article is in particular a drive belt and in connection with the primary intended use, a method for making a drive belt is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a seaming element for attachment to an industrial textile. The industrial textile has opposed first and second seamable edge regions, while the seaming element has: i) a first lateral edge; ii) a second lateral edge; iii) a trailing edge; iv) a forward portion comprising a plurality of protruding seaming with successive loops spaced apart by an aperture, and v) a rearward portion continuous with the forward portion, with the rearward portion comprising an upper member and a lower member. The upper and lower members are substantially planar and have mutually opposed inner surfaces, with a portion of each inner surface bonded to the industrial textile at a selected one of the first and second seamable edge regions. At least one of the upper and lower member comprises one or more slits between the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge, with the one or more slits extending from the respective trailing edge in a direction towards the forward portion of the seaming element.

Abstract: A rubber crawler includes a rubber belt, a main cord layer that is incorporated within the rubber belt and includes a main cord extending around the crawler circumferential direction, a bias cord layer that is incorporated further to the crawler circumferential outside than the main cord layer and is configured from bias cords extending at an angle with respect to the crawler circumferential direction, a bias cord layer that is interposed between the bias cord layer and the main cord layer, and is configured from bias cords extending at an angle with respect to the crawler circumferential direction so as to intersect the first bias cords, and a reinforcement cord layer that is interposed between the bias cord layer and the bias cord layer, and is configured from reinforcement cords extending in the crawler width direction.

Abstract: A splicing device (10) for closing a looped material band (1) comprising two splicing elements (20, 30) intimately linked to the ends (2, 3) of the material band (1), assembled together by fitting two toothings (22, 23) into each other, and locked by a transverse locking rod (15) inserted in the aligned transverse openings (14) of the teeth (13) of each toothing. The splicing elements (20, 30) are made out of a material compatible with that of the material band and comprise a traction core extending longitudinally up to the teeth (13) and surrounding the transverse opening (14) of teeth (13) of each toothing (22, 32) so that, when the splicing device (10) is assembled and locked, the traction cores of the splicing elements ensure the tensile strength of the splicing device (10) while remaining very flexible.

Abstract: A rubber composition for heat-resistant conveyor belts according to the present technology contains an ethylene-butene copolymer and an ethylene-propylene-diene copolymer. The mass ratio of the ethylene-butene copolymer to the ethylene-propylene-diene copolymer [(ethylene-butene copolymer)/(ethylene-propylene-diene copolymer)] is from 5/95 to 95/5; and the amount of diene units in the ethylene-propylene-diene copolymer is 2.0% by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of the total of the ethylene-butene copolymer and the ethylene-propylene-diene copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a conveyor belt comprising: a load carrying core, an upper cover layer above said core, a pulley cover layer beneath said core, wherein the pulley cover layer includes at least one high elastic modulus layer which extends beneath at least a portion of the pulley cover layer and wherein the high elastic modulus layer is comprised of a high elastic modulus material and wherein the high elastic modulus material has elastic modulus which is within the range of 0.3 GPa to 220 GPa and wherein the high elastic modulus layer has a thickness which is within the range of 0.005 mm and 4 mm.

Abstract: In a force transmission belt or a conveyor belt, in particular a toothed belt, having a main belt body or a cord embedding zone made of a customary belt elastomer (20), in particular of polyurethane, and having at least one tension member of carbon cord (10; 1, 2) embedded in the elastomer (20), a material (30) is provided, which is enclosed between the strands (1) of the cord (10), and which could have been introduced by applying coatings onto strands (1) of the cord (10), for example. Said filler material (30), which is different from the elastomer (20) in which the carbon cord is embedded, consists of a composition of hydroxyaromates and aldehydes, without any addition of rubber or rubber latex, a hydroxyaromates-aldehyde resin that does not contain rubber, reaction products from hydroxyaromates or hydroxyaromates-aldehyde compositions with isocyanates or isocyanate prepolymers, and/or aromatically or polyaromatically cross-linked polyurethanes, or contains these substances.

Abstract: A conveyor belt system includes a conveyor belt extending in a longitudinal direction and a plurality of support roller stations disposed at a distance from each other in the longitudinal direction and on which the conveyor belt is supported by support rollers. The conveyor belt is formed from a flexible base material and a plurality of unconnected traction devices which determine the tensile strength or rigidity of the conveyor belt and which extend in the longitudinal direction. As seen in the cross-section of the conveyor belt and with respect to a desired position on a central belt section supported on a support roller of the support roller station, the tensile strength or rigidity relative to the belt width is less than on laterally adjoining belt sections which are not supported in the desired position by a support roller. A conveyor belt is also provided.

Abstract: A high temperature conveyor belt is provided having a non-metallic conveying surface which will not scratch, abrade or otherwise mar the surface of a product being carried on the belt through a furnace and which will not contaminate the product. In one embodiment, the conveyor comprises a high temperature fabric belt attached to a metal belt which may be a conventional woven metal conveyor belt. In another embodiment, the conveyor is composed of a non-metallic high temperature strand which is woven or threaded through a metal belt to provide a non-metallic conveying surface. In a further embodiment, the non-metallic product support elements are coupled to roller chains at each side of the furnace chamber and which are cooperative with a drive mechanism to transport the conveyor through the furnace. The roller chains can be located outside of the furnace chamber to avoid exposure to the high temperature of the furnace chamber.

Abstract: A device for two-sided or multi-sided application self-adhesive labels to a three-dimensional object, which has a protrusion defining a fillet, including a transport or support surface supporting the object, at least one applicator means, by which the label can be applied to the protrusion of the object, and at least one pressing means, including a pressing body or a compressed air nozzle, for smoothing the label onto the fillet. The pressing body or the compressed air nozzle is mounted on a transmission, coupled to a drive by which the pressing body or the compressed air nozzle can be displaced back and forth from an initial position, at a vertical distance from the transport or support surface, to an operating position, in which the pressing body or the compressed air nozzle is arranged in the operating position, at least in part below the protrusion.

Abstract: A conveyor belt has a carrying side cover plate and a running side cover plate each of a polymer material having elastic properties. The conveyor belt defines a conveyor belt longitudinal direction (X) and has an embedded reinforcement and at least one of the cover plates is provided with a hybrid conductor loop. The hybrid conductor loop communicates in a contactless manner with an interrogation station in the form of a transmitter/receiver pair. The hybrid conductor loop has a flattened conductor cross section and runs in the conveyor belt obliquely at an angle (?) relative to the conveyor belt transverse direction (Y) to form a diagonal direction (Z). The transverse direction (Y) is at right angles to the longitudinal direction (X). The arrangement of the transmitter/receiver pair is adapted to the diagonal direction (Z) to so increase the mutual spacing of the transmitter and the receiver.

Abstract: An endless conveyor belt for a conveyor device, includes a planar body (2) that is transversely deformable into a tubular configuration, the body having a plurality of longitudinal reinforcing members built into the body thereof. The body has an upper layer (10), a portion of the lower surface of which is combined with a lower layer (11). The two layers are made of two different elastomer materials, with the lower layer made of a first elastomer material, whose hardness is greater than that of the second elastomer material constituting the upper layer, and the lower layer includes a plurality of softening recesses (13) that are distributed across the entire length of the lower layer and each of which extend over at least a portion of the body thereof so as to reduce the resistance thereof to longitudinal deformations in order to reduce the resistance to the bending of the conveyor belt into the tubular configuration thereof.

Abstract: A conveyor has a belt arranged to be urged around conveyor rollers, and a belt cover formed of an endless loop of fabric material which is in frictional communication over the belt. The belt cover is formed of a polyester carcass that has a monofilament weft that is transverse to the direction of travel, and maintains alignment with the belt. The belt cover is installed to a tensile force of between 1 and 1.5 pounds/inch, corresponding to an overall elongation of approximately 0.1%, which allows frictional communication between cover and belt for load transmission without binding. The communication between the belt cover and the belt has a coefficient of friction of ˜0.50. A message is printed on the belt cover. In addition, an antimicrobial material is disposed on the belt cover, and is formed of silver nanoparticles embedded in a polyurethane film having a thickness of ˜0.5 mil.

Abstract: This invention reveals a conveyor belt which is comprised of a carry cover layer, a tie gum layer which is situated immediately below the carry cover layer, a reinforcement layer which includes steel cords which are embedded in polychloroprene and which is situated immediately below the tie gum layer, and a rubber layer which is situated immediately below the reinforcement layer, wherein the carry cover layer is comprised of a millable urethane rubber. The tie gum layer will typically be an alloy of polyvinylchloride and nitrile rubber to attain good adhesion between the carry cover layer and the reinforcement layer. The subject invention also reveals a conveyor belt which is comprised of a carry cover layer, a reinforcement layer which includes a resorcinol-formaldehyde-latex coated fabric reinforcement, and a rubber layer which is situated immediately below the reinforcement layer, wherein the carry cover layer is comprised of a millable urethane rubber.

Abstract: An arrangement continuously and non-destructively monitors a conveyor system having a continuous conveyor belt with a carrying-side cover plate and a running-side cover plate, each made of a polymeric material with elastic properties. The arrangement further includes drums wherein the above-mentioned components form, in conjunction with the conveyor belt, a material-conveying top strand (A) and a material-conveying or material-free bottom strand (B). A conductor loop packet with continuous conductor loops is embedded in the conveyor belt. An electronic slit protection system contactlessly detects damage to the conveyor belt. The slit protection system is an electrical system including an interrogation station and a slit monitoring station and is connected to a central controller which controls the entire conveyor system. The arrangement is equipped, as part of a conductor loop packet, with sequential conductor loops and a sequential slit protection system.

Abstract: The present invention reveals a method of manufacturing a fabric reinforcement having improved peel adhesion characteristics which is of particular value in reinforcing endless belts, wherein at least two layers of fabric material are embedded in the fabric reinforcement, said process comprising (1) impregnating a fabric material with a bonding agent in a plastisol to form coated fabric material, (2) applying a plastisol layer between two or more layers of coated fabric thereby creating a belt carcass, (3) continuously feeding the belt carcass into a double belt press which presses the impregnated fabric materials together with the plastisol layer(s) at a pressure of at least 5 psi to produce a preformed fabric carcass while (4) heating the preformed fabric carcass to a temperature which is within the range of 360° F. to 450° F. for a period of at least 6 minutes, and (5) continuously withdrawing the fabric carcass from the press.

Abstract: An endless belt for heating an image on a sheet includes a resistance layer for generating heat by supply of electric power; a first ring member provided in a widthwise end side of the endless belt so as to be electrically connected with the resistance layer; a second ring member, wherein one of the first and second ring members is fitted around the other with the resistance layer sandwiched therebetween; and a fixing member configured to fix the first and second ring member to each other so that the first and second ring members are rotated integrally with the resistance layer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an endless belt which is comprised of (1) a first reinforcement layer, wherein the first reinforcement layer is formed of a first fabric strip which is spirally wound forming a helix, and (2) a second reinforcement layer, wherein the second reinforcement layer is formed of a second fabric strip which is spirally wound forming a helix, wherein the second fabric strip is of essentially the same width as the first fabric strip, wherein the second fabric strip is parallel to the first fabric strip, and wherein the second fabric strip is offset from the first fabric strip.

Abstract: A belt, configured as a conveyor belt or drive belt, includes at least one traction member having an outer side. The traction member includes at least one of a renewable raw material or a biologically degradable raw material. A coating is disposed on the outer side of the at least one traction member and includes at least one of a renewable raw material, a biologically degradable raw material, or a synthetically produced and biologically degradable raw material.

Abstract: Provided is a conveyor belt (2) that includes a body rubber (21) extending in a longitudinal direction of the belt; a plurality of tension bodies (22) that extend in the longitudinal direction of the belt, are disposed in a width direction of the belt, and are embedded in the body rubber (21); and a reinforcement layer (23) that extends in the longitudinal direction of the belt and is embedded in at least one of portions within the body rubber (21), which is located between the tension bodies (22) and each of top surface and bottom surfaces of the body rubber (21), wherein the reinforcement layer (23) is formed in which a plurality of fabric members (24) extending in the longitudinal direction of the belt are continuously provided in the width direction of the belt, the side end sections (24a) of the fabric members (24) among the fabric members (24), which are adjacent to each other in the width direction of the belt are connected to each other to form a fabric joint section (25), and the fabric joint section

Abstract: In a force transmission belt or a conveyor belt, in particular a toothed belt, having a main belt body or a cord embedding zone made of a customary belt elastomer (20), in particular of polyurethane, and having at least one tension member of carbon cord (10; 1, 2) embedded in the elastomer (20), a material (30) is provided, which is enclosed between the strands (1) of the cord (10), and which could have been introduced by applying coatings onto strands (1) of the cord (10), for example. Said filler material (30), which is different from the elastomer (20) in which the carbon cord is embedded, consists of a composition of hydroxyaromates and aldehydes, without any addition of rubber or rubber latex, a hydroxyaromates-aldehyde resin that does not contain rubber, reaction products from hydroxyaromates or hydroxyaromates-aldehyde compositions with isocyanates or isocyanate prepolymers, and/or aromatically or polyaromatically cross-linked polyurethanes, or contains these substances.

Abstract: Disclosed is a conveyor chain (100) in which a large number of chain links (110) on which components are loaded are linked at hinge sections by means of hinge pins (120) and in which a plurality of free rollers are provided protruding from both the front and rear surfaces of the chain links (110), wherein the plurality of free rollers are each rotationally held in roller holders to form roller units (130) and are formed so as to be attachable from the longitudinal direction in a unit attachment region of the chain links (110). By means of the aforementioned structure, it is possible to replace worn components by means of a simple operation and it is unnecessary to replace chain links (110) which have not become worn, costs are reduced, and it is simple to change the rotation direction of the free rollers.

Abstract: A belt as traction mechanism for conveyor bands of agricultural machines. A belt member of polymer reinforced with fabric plies has an upper step and a lower step that are interconnected in a region of overlap via connection locations that are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the belt. An inwardly disposed polymer layer is entirely absent in the region of overlap. The inner fabric plies of lower step and/or upper step extend into the region of overlap in a partial region that includes at least one connection location. The remaining fabric plies of upper step and lower step extend over the entire region of overlap, so that in the partial region the lower step and/or the upper step is provided with all of the fabric plies. Complementary tooth elements are provided on fabric plies that are disposed directly opposite one another in the region of overlap, and mesh with one another to effect interconnection of upper step and lower step.

Abstract: A conveyor belt for a treadmill has a contoured structure on its upper surface which causes a runner to experience bumps and depressions when running. The contoured features may be provided by plates attached to the conveyor belt, and/or by inserts placed onto the belt or within chambers defined in the belt. The contoured features may vary in hardness.

Abstract: A handrail (2) for an escalator or a moving sidewalk is designed such that the same consists only of a handle rail (3a) and a fitted tractive means (91, 9b) and has guiding surfaces (11h-11n) which are complementary to guiding surfaces (5f-5m) on a top side (7) of the balustrade. The handle rail (3a) or a cover of the handle rail (3a) is made of tire-resistant, non-flammable, or flame-retardant material.

Abstract: A mat for the transport of an object on a top surface of the mat is disclosed. The mat comprises elastic material, and reinforcements are provided in the mat that are enclosed at least partially by the elastic material. The reinforcements are aligned parallel or approximately parallel to one another, and the elastic material and the reinforcements interact in such a way that a flexing of the mat at a first arc of curvature in a first plane can take place with less force than at a second arc of curvature in a second plane. A transfer device for at least one object in combination with the mat is also disclosed, whereby the transfer device comprises means for moving a mat and means for guiding the mat out of a transport plane. Methods for transferring an object are also disclosed.

Abstract: An on-machine-seamable industrial belt and method of forming an on-machine-seamable industrial belt including the steps of providing a base structure having first and second edges, providing a seam connecting the first and second edges, and laminating a layer onto the base structure and the seam.

Abstract: The present invention reveals a method of manufacturing a fabric reinforcement having improved peel adhesion characteristics which is of particular value in reinforcing endless belts, wherein at least two layers of fabric material are embedded in the fabric reinforcement, said process comprising (1) impregnating a fabric material with a bonding agent in a plastisol to form coated fabric material, (2) applying a plastisol layer between two or more layers of coated fabric thereby creating a belt carcass, (3) continuously feeding the belt carcass into a double belt press which presses the impregnated fabric materials together with the plastisol layer(s) at a pressure of at least 5 psi to produce a preformed fabric carcass while (4) heating the preformed fabric carcass to a temperature which is within the range of 360° F. to 450° F. for a period of at least 6 minutes, and (5) continuously withdrawing the fabric carcass from the press.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a belt member including a substrate; and an elastic layer overlying the substrate, an image former forming an image on the surface of the belt member or a recording material borne thereon, and a contact member contacting the surfaces of both ends of the belt member in its width direction, wherein the contact member has a hardness not greater than 30 when measured by Durometer Type C in an environment of 23° C. and 50% RH.

Abstract: Provided is a conveyor belt (2) that includes a body rubber (21) extending in a longitudinal direction of the belt; a plurality of tension bodies (22) that extend in the longitudinal direction of the belt, are disposed in a width direction of the belt, and are embedded in the body rubber (21); and a reinforcement layer (23) that extends in the longitudinal direction of the belt and is embedded in at least one of portions within the body rubber (21), which is located between the tension bodies (22) and each of top surface and bottom surfaces of the body rubber (21), wherein the reinforcement layer (23) is formed in which a plurality of fabric members (24) extending in the longitudinal direction of the belt are continuously provided in the width direction of the belt, the side end sections (24a) of the fabric members (24) among the fabric members (24), which are adjacent to each other in the width direction of the belt are connected to each other to form a fabric joint section (25), and the fabric joint section

Abstract: A belt for a conveyor system generally includes a ribbon of elastomeric material and a plurality of reinforcing cords connected to the ribbon. The ribbon defines a central longitudinal axis and a pair of side edges extending parallel to the longitudinal axis. At least some of the cords have ends positioned between the longitudinal axis and a side edge.

Abstract: Material transport systems including a radiation-resistant transport belt and methods of cutting substrates transported in the material transport systems are provided. An exemplary material transport system includes a continuous transport belt entrained on at least a first roll and a second roll. The transport belt includes at least a first layer and a second layer over the first layer. The first layer includes an inner surface of the transport belt and the second layer includes an outer surface of the transport belt. The second layer can be comprised of copper, copper-based alloys, aluminum, aluminum-based alloys or nickel.

Abstract: An annular baler for agricultural use includes at least one annular baler belt made of rubber or rubber-like materials with an embedded core defining a reinforcement. The annular baler belt has ventilation bores which are distributed in a regular or irregular pattern around the periphery thereof and extend through the annular baler belt.

Abstract: A belt as traction mechanism for conveyor bands of agricultural machines. A belt member of polymer reinforced with fabric plies has an upper step and a lower step that are interconnected in a region of overlap via connection locations that are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the belt. An inwardly disposed polymer layer is entirely absent in the region of overlap. The inner fabric plies of lower step and/or upper step extend into the region of overlap in a partial region that includes at least one connection location. The remaining fabric plies of upper step and lower step extend over the entire region of overlap, so that in the partial region the lower step and/or the upper step is provided with all of the fabric plies. Complementary tooth elements are provided on fabric plies that are disposed directly opposite one another in the region of overlap, and mesh with one another to effect interconnection of upper step and lower step.

Abstract: A device (10) for conveying at least one preform (12) in a preform heating unit (12), the conveying device (10) including a conveyor belt which includes at least: a main traction belt (14a) which engages with rotary elements (16a, 16b); and a secondary support belt (14b) which is movably connected to the main belt (14a) by a connecting element (24), and to which at least one support device (34) of at least one preform (12) is attached by an attachment element (36).

Abstract: An annular baler for agricultural use including at least one annular baler belt made of rubber or rubber-like materials with an embedded core defining a reinforcement. The annular baler belt has ventilation bores which are distributed in a regular or irregular pattern around the periphery thereof and extend through the annular baler belt.