Can conveyor belts be made endless, and what splicing options are available?

Yes, absolutely. To achieve a continuous transport loop, industrial conveyor belts must be made endless through specialized splicing methods. Sables supports equipment suppliers and end-users with both specialized options depending on your field installation limitations and joint strength requirements:

• Hot/Cold Vulcanized Splicing: The ultimate professional jointing method. By chemically or thermally fusing the multi-ply fabric or steel cord matrix together using raw rubber compounds, the splice area achieves up to 90% of the belt's native tensile strength. This option eliminates pulley friction and ensures a perfectly flat, leak-proof surface. *Requires specialized vulcanized equipment or factory prep.
• Mechanical Fasteners (Cleats/Clips): Designed for rapid, high-velocity field installation. Utilizing high-strength carbon steel or stainless steel mechanical lace clips, your maintenance crew can join the open belt directly on the machine framework within hours, drastically lowering emergency unscheduled downtime.

Tailored OEM Edge & Surface Finishing

Depending on your material profile, Sables supports custom edge processing (molded edges vs cut edges), endless factory splicing, and customized surface adjustments to prevent material back-slip on incline conveyors. Provide your conveyor frame specifications, and our engineering team will handle the joint optimization mapping.