Conveyor belt manufacturers report that the most common problem associated with premature belt failure, is a fastener that is not perpendicular to the midline of the belt. Squaring the ends of the belt prior to fastener attachment ensures maximum longevity of the splice through even tensioning, promotes proper tracking of the conveyor belt, and reduces both downtime and operating costs. The few minutes required to properly prepare the belt yields long term benefits.

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