Chipper Drive Wedge-Band belts are specially designed and constructed to meet the unique demands of the lumber industry. It’s made of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM), a synthetic rubber that is durable, heat resistant, static conductive and resistant to hardening and glazing.
Features/Advantages
Minimizes belt whip and rollover on long center distance drives
Oversized polyester cord provides added belt strength and stability
Multiple layers of fabric provide controlled slippage under peak loads
Long belt life
Durable
Oil and heat resistant
Static conductive
Resists hardening and glazing
Tie-band is highly engineered to permanently bond multiple belts together enabling the belts to function as a single unit with even load distribution and wear
Vibration is dampened
Heavy shock loads are absorbed