Traditional sidewall conveyor belts have a hidden weakness - the joint.
Whether mechanically fastened or hot vulcanized, every joint creates a potential failure point. Over time, joints crack, splices separate, and the belt inevitably breaks at the connection.
Today, QBF Rubber announces a solution: Truly Endless Belting.
What Is Truly Endless Belting?
Unlike conventional spliced or joined belts, Truly Endless Belting is manufactured using a continuous winding process with no beginning and no end. The entire belt - including the base belt, sidewalls, and cleats - is vulcanized as a single, homogeneous unit.
- There is no joint.
- There is no splice.
- There is no weak point.
Why Joints Fail - and Why Truly Endless Solves the Problem
In standard endless belts (often falsely labeled as "endless"), a vulcanized or finger splice still exists. This splice represents an area of:
- Reduced tensile strength (typically 60–80% of the base belt)
- Thickness variation
- Stress concentration
Truly Endless Belting from QBF Rubber eliminates splices entirely. The result:
|
Parameter |
Standard Spliced Belt |
Truly Endless Belting |
|
Weak point |
Yes - at the splice |
No - zero joints |
|
Thickness uniformity |
± variation |
Consistent throughout |
|
Belt tracking |
Prone to drift |
Stable and true |
|
Service life |
Limited by splice |
Extended significantly |
Engineered for Demanding Applications
Truly Endless Belting is designed for applications where belt failure is not an option:
- Coal feeders and power plants
- Electronic belt scale systems (requires uniform thickness for accurate weighing)
- Steep-angle conveying with corrugated sidewalls
- Material handling of fines, powders, and granular products
The continuous construction ensures smooth operation over pulleys, no bumping at the joint, and no material spillage caused by uneven belt flexing.
Key Features of QBF Rubber Truly Endless Belting
- One-piece continuous winding construction
- Fully vulcanized - sidewalls and base belt integrated
- No mechanical fasteners
- No hot or cold splices
- Uniform tension distribution
- Superior tracking performance
- Compatible with belt scales and weighing systems
- Length:2-30m
Thickness:≥8mm
Belt width: ≤1500 mm
Sidewall height: Customizable
Applications Across Industries
QBF Rubber Truly Endless Belting is already being used in:
- Power plant coal feeders
- Biomass and waste handling
- Grain and fertilizer elevators
- Mining and quarrying
- Ship loading and unloading systems
- Recycling and sorting lines
Get a Quote or Technical Consultation
To learn more about QBF Rubber Truly Endless Belting, request a catalog, or discuss a custom application:
Visit the QBF Rubber website or contact the engineering team directly.
