Garlock Rubber

Heavy Duty Belting

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Technical Specs

Table 1
FlexKing Belt Data

 

Table 2
FlexKing & FlexKing HT Troughability and Load Support

 

Table 3
FlexKing & FlexKing HT Maximum Recommended Impact

 

Table 4
Equivalent Chute Freefall

 

Table 5
FlexKing & FlexKing HT Minimum Recommended Pulley Diameter

 

Table 6
Recommended Thickness of FlexKing Belt Top Cover

 

GRT FlexKing® Belts

Premium Conveyor Belts

GRT FlexKing® premium conveyor belting is durable and long-lasting. The all-polyester or polyester/nylon carcass with superior adhesion skim compounds can be vulcanized with any GRT cover compound for extra resistance in demanding applications.

  • High-quality conveyor belt for a wide variety of service applications

  • Designed for use in hard rock mining, log handling, aggregate, minerals, and other critical applications

  • Manufactured in widths to 72" (1800 mm)

  • Tension ratings from 160 PIW* to 1200 PIW

  • Available as a made-to-order product using the cover compounds.

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FlexKing® Impact Resistance
Conditions at the point of loading have the greatest effect on belt life and performance.
The variables which determine the amount of impact on a belt include:

  • Material density

  • Freefall

  • Lump size

  • Contact speed


The impact conditions plus the speed of the belt determine the:

  • Abrasion

  • Cutting

  • Wear forces

Impact and abrasion are equal to freefall in inches: Impact = drop in inches from the end of the chute to the belt plus the equivalent freefall inside the chute

If the chute angle is either 30° or 45° from the horizontal, an equivalent chute freefall calculation can be assigned for different belt speeds. (See Technical Specifications).

The length of low-angle chutes is not a factor, since friction restricts the speed of the material to a fairly constant level, regardless of length. However, if a chute angle with the horizontal is over 45°, the impact (freefall in inches) equals the vertical dis-tance from the top of the chute to the surface of the belt.

WARNING: Properties/applications shown throughout this brochure are typical. Your specific application should not be undertaken without independent study and evaluation for suitability. For specific application recommendations consult Garlock. Performance data published in this brochure has been developed from field testing, customer field reports and/or in-house testing. While the utmost care has been used in compiling this brochure, we assume no responsibility for errors. Specifications subject to change without notice. This edition cancels all previous issues. Subject to change without notice.