Today, conveyor belts are one of the major means for conveying heavy and light materials from one location to another in factories and other places.The working of the conveyor belt is very simple. A wide range of conveyor belt tools is really important for the proper working of conveyor belts. The principal part of conveyor belt tools is the conveyor belt splicing kit.

Different types of slitters are also an integral part of conveyor belt tools

Conveyor belt splicing kits encompasses belt bonder kits and alternate tools.The belt bonder kit is used to join conveyor belts. Generally, a belt bonder kit will include a heat wand, cutter, gripper, trimming tools and driller.Both standard and heavy duty conveyor belt bonder kits are available. The standard conveyor belt bonder kit is widely used for welding polyurethane and polyester conveyor belts.The standard heat wand will work at low energy.Heavy belt bonder kits are ideal for heavy welding purposes.This is inclusive of a heavy duty heat wand that normally works at 100 volts or more.

Alternate tools of conveyor belt splicing kits are different types of grippers.The grippers usually hold cords. Depending on the use, one can avail of metal and plastic grippers.When compared with metal grippers, plastic grippers are light weight and easier to handle.A slitter is also an integral part of conveyor belt tools.It's usually incorporated with a table, as well as is available with different lengths of blades. A complete 12 ft slitter unit with a knife blade holder will cost around $2,500.Customized slitters are also available.