Skiver smooths belt splicing
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Flexco (Flexible Steel Lacing Company) product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Jan 20, 2004
The compact FSK belt skiver enables fast and easy removal of conveyor-belt cover material when countersinking mechanical splices in heavy-duty belt.
The compact Flexco FSK belt skiver enables fast and easy removal of conveyor-belt cover material when countersinking mechanical splices in heavy-duty belt.
Employing an integral ratchet-driven roller design, the hand-operated tool carves a flat-bottomed trough as deep as 10mm in a single pass.
Multiple-pass capability allows deeper skiving in rubber and synthetic belts up to 32mm thick.
A range of user-selected widths accommodates varying belt-fastener sizes.
Unlike conventional skivers, the self-contained unit rides the belt end, does not require a separate guide track and winch, and eliminates the need to nail down the belt.
The lightweight FSK belt skiver also eliminates the danger and crude results of hand-knife skiving, and is faster and cleaner than using a router.
The skived belt cover comes off in one continuous strip, eliminating airborne debris and dust that can result from using powered grinders.
No electrical power is needed, and the entire skiving procedure takes only a few minutes.
Operation begins with simple manual adjustments for desired skive depth and width.
With the skiver properly positioned and secured on the belt end, users ratchet the tool across the width of the belt with one hand while guiding the tool with the other.
Two pairs of rollers - each featuring a serrated upper and smooth lower roller - clamp the belt as the serrated rollers grip the top cover and drive the skiver, pulling a special steel blade through the belting.
Because the tool gauges cutting depth from the bottom of the belt, it produces a uniform skive even on moulded and worn belting, without damaging load-bearing carcass fibres.
Easy hand-screw adjustment of roller tension allows optimum operation, preventing water and dirt from affecting drive effectiveness.
The resulting flat-bottom trough features a rounded inside corner to prevent the belt cover from splitting.
The portable Flexco skiver measures just 290 x 210 x 150mm, and weighs less than 9kg.
The self-contained tool includes attached ratchet and is easily maintained by oil or silicone lubrication.
Replacement blades are available separately.
Countersinking brings mechanical fastener plates closer to the belt carcass for a stronger, more durable grip.
Lowering plates below the belt surface also prevents fasteners from interfering with scrapers, diverters and skirtboards, and reduces abrasive wear for longer splice life.
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