All open length belts will need to be secured at either end to complete the loop. Belts can be made endless by means of various splicing methods.

The splice is generally considered to be the weakest point along the belt's length and is most susceptible to damage.

Belts are generally made endless with one of the following splice types:

• Finger splice
• Finger-overlap-finger splice
• Stepped splice
• Skived splice

Ammeraal Beltech have developed a comprehensive range of profiled belts, capable of meeting all the requirements of industry with respect to efficient product handling.

Practically every belt can be embossed with one of over 80 standard available profiles, while specific requirements can be met with custom engineered solutions.

Accessories for different purposes are available:

• Cleats (also called carriers) on the topside of the belt for inclined or declined conveying
• Bordoflex corrugated sidewalls on the belt sides (top) to prevent spillage on the sides
• Ropes used as cleat or sidewall
• Ropes or guide strips on the bottom side of the belt for tracking

Working closely with Original Equipment Manufacturers and End Users Ammeraal Beltech has developed ZipLock: a special design link belt insert to make easy and fast belt exchange possible. Main benefit is the substantial decrease of system downtime.

ZipLock is ideal for applications where belt replacement time is an issue, for example on airports and in distribution centres. Especially designed for application in inaccessible locations, such as conveyors at ceiling height, very short conveyors, built-in conveyors etc.