Polyester belt ZipLink®

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Overview
ZipLink® modular conveyor belts combine a structured spiral-link mesh carcass with selectable top-cover materials to form endless belts splicable at any length without special tools. The design improves maintenance flexibility and reduces downtime on industrial conveyors.

Key features and benefits

• Spiral-link mesh enabling tool-free splicing at any position
• Repairs or partial replacements of small sections to minimise belt downtime
• No loss of splice strength compared with seamed or fused belts
• Wide range of cover materials for application-specific performance

ZipLink® belt construction (general)

• Carcass: low-elongation polyester monofilament spiral-link mesh
• Top covers: interchangeable rubber, thermoplastic or fabric covers bonded to the mesh
• Variants: modular constructions tailored for temperature, chemical exposure, grip and release requirements

Materials and typical properties

• Natural rubber — thermoset rubber; excellent abrasion resistance and wet/dry grip; FDA-compliant options; temperature range: -40 °C to 121 °C; typical applications: paper & board, wood, inclined conveyors, tobacco, agriculture
• Carboxylated nitrile — thermoset with high abrasion and oil/fat resistance; temperature range: -18 °C to 121 °C; typical applications: paper & board, wood, sugar, detergents, metal industry
• Nitrile — thermoset with excellent oil/fat resistance, wear and impact resistance; FDA/USDA options; temperature range: -18 °C to 121 °C; typical applications: food processing, chemical, textile roll covers, board production
• SBR — thermoset offering good abrasion resistance and grip; economical; temperature range: -40 °C to 121 °C; typical applications: general package handling, airports, bricks and tiles, chemical, carton
• Silam (silicone) — thermoset with strong release properties and chemical resistance; FDA/USDA options; continuous: -54 °C to 176 °C, intermittent up to 260 °C (depending on carcass)
• Teflon (PTFE) — thermoplastic with excellent release and chemical resistance; limited abrasion resistance; temperature range: -50 °C to 82 °C; typical applications: extrusion, food, chemical, fiberglass
• Cotton / Felt — fabric top covers suitable up to ~120 °C; typical applications: tyre industry, cardboard, metal stamping, automotive, aluminium extrusion
• Fabric covers — low friction top covers for high-speed running and merge/infeed applications

Downloads

• Product information sheet: ZipLink® bridge raiser belt (PDF)

Technical specifications

• Splice: can be spliced at any length without special tools
• Range: over 30 belt constructions combining spiral-link mesh with cover materials
• Splice strength: no loss of strength in splice area; improved service life compared with many seamed/fused belts
• Cover materials and typical temperature ranges: Natural rubber (-40 °C to 121 °C); Carboxylated Nitrile (-18 °C to 121 °C); Nitrile (-18 °C to 121 °C); SBR (-40 °C to 121 °C); Silam (continuous -54 °C to 176 °C; intermittent up to 260 °C); Teflon (-50 °C to 82 °C); Cotton/Felt (up to ~120 °C)
• Typical industries: paper & board, wood, food processing, tyre, chemical, logistics, carton, agriculture, textile, metal stamping, extrusion, fiberglass