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Protecting Your Conveyor System

Belt coverings are essential components of conveyor systems, safeguarding the underlying belt from damage, abrasion, and environmental factors. These protective layers significantly extend the lifespan of your conveyor belt, reducing maintenance costs and downtime.

F.N. Sheppard & Co. has a wide selection of belt coverings to select from. Belt coverings very in elastomer compound, hardness, surface texture and flexibility. You can select the type of belt that is best suited for application and then select the outer covering that will work best in handling your product. Please contact us and we would be glad to help you with this selection process. If you’re using thick coverings but need more flexibility or compressibility, we can serrate or notch the cover.

Key Benefits of Belt Coverings

Enhanced Durability

Protects the belt from wear and tear, increasing its lifespan.

Improved Hygiene

Prevents contamination of products in food processing and pharmaceutical industries.

Reduced Maintenance Costs

Minimizes the need for frequent belt replacements.

Increased Efficiency

Maintains optimal belt performance, reducing downtime.

Tailored Solutions

Available in a variety of materials and thicknesses to suit specific applications.

Rubber Coverings:

  • Durable and resistant to abrasion, oil, and grease.
  • Ideal for heavy-duty applications in mining, construction, and manufacturing.

Polyurethane Coverings:

  • Flexible and resistant to impact, chemicals, and extreme temperatures.
  • Suitable for food processing, packaging, and material handling.

Neoprene Coverings:

  • Oil, grease, and chemical resistant, offering excellent flexibility.
  • Used in automotive, aerospace, and marine industries.

Silicone Coverings:

  • Heat-resistant and non-stick, ideal for baking and food processing applications.

RED LINATEX

Natural Rubber, High Friction, non-marking, elastic. Excellent resistance to abrasion, shock, cut and tear.

  • Flexibility: A
  • Temp Range: -40 to +158 ºF
  • Color: Red
  • Hardness: 38 Duro.
  • FDA Approval: Yes
  • Oil Resistance: Low
  • Abrasion Resistance: Very Good

WHITE LINATEX

Natural Rubber, High Friction, non-marking, elastic. Excellent resistance to abrasion, shock, cut and tear.

  • Flexibility: A
  • Temp Range: -40 to +158 ºF
  • Color: White
  • Hardness: 38 Duro.
  • FDA Approval: Yes
  • Oil Resistance: Low
  • Abrasion Resistance: Very Good

NEOPRENE
Very good abrasion, strength, oil, ozone and chemical resistance.

  • Flexibility: A, B, C
  • Temp Range: -30 to +212 ºF
  • Color: Black
  • Hardness: 20 to 80 Duro.
  • FDA Approval: No
  • Oil Resistance: Very Good
  • Abrasion Resistance: Very Good

SPONGE NEOPRENE
Closed cell, soft, compressible, excellent weather resistance. Good for handling delicate or soft products.

  • Flexibility: A
  • Temp Range: -30 to +200 ºF
  • Color: Black
  • Hardness: 12 to 20 p.c.f.
  • FDA Approval: No
  • Oil Resistance: Good
  • Abrasion Resistance: Low

SPONGE FABRIC COVER
Closed cell, soft compressible, resilient, good aging, oil and chemical resistance.

  • Flexibility: A
  • Temp Range: -30 to +120 ºF
  • Color: Dark Blue & Black
  • Hardness: 8 Duro.
  • FDA Approval: No
  • Oil Resistance: Good
  • Abrasion Resistance: Low

SPONGE NATURAL
Very Soft, compressible, flexible. Good for handling delicate or soft products.

  • Flexibility: A
  • Temp Range: -40 to +160 ºF
  • Color: Orange
  • Hardness: 5 Duro.
  • FDA Approval: No
  • Oil Resistance: Low
  • Abrasion Resistance: Low

RUFF-TOP NEOPRENE
Aggressive texture. Very good abrasion resistance, oil and chemical resistance. 5/32” th.

  • Flexibility: B
  • Temp Range: -30 to +212 ºF
  • Color: Brown
  • Hardness: 70 Duro.
  • FDA Approval: No
  • Oil Resistance: Very Good
  • Abrasion Resistance: Very Good

SPONGE URETHANE
Soft, Firm, Dense, compressible, flexible. Good for handling delicate or soft products. Mixed cell structure.

  • Flexibility: A, B, C
  • Temp Range: -22 to 158 ºF
  • Color: Various
  • Hardness: 220, 300, 510 Kg/m³
  • FDA Approval: No
  • Oil Resistance: Various
  • Abrasion Resistance: Low

CHICKEN PLUCKER
Available: Angled 21.5 mm or Straight 19 mm protrusions. Very compressible.

  • Flexibility: A
  • Temp Range: -30 to +200 ºF
  • Color: Black
  • Hardness: 12 to 20 p.c.f.
  • FDA Approval: No
  • Oil Resistance: Good
  • Abrasion Resistance: Low

SPONGE URETHANE
High elasticity, high wear resistance, no permanent deformation, excellent vibration dampening and shock absorption

  • Flexibility: B
  • Temp Range: -40 to +175 ºF
  • Color: Tan
  • Hardness: 15 Duro
  • FDA Approval: No
  • Oil Resistance: Very Good
  • Abrasion Resistance: Very Good

RUFF-TOP PVC
Soft aggressive texture. 5/32” th.

  • Flexibility: B
  • Temp Range: -4 to +140 ºF
  • Color: Blue/Green
  • Hardness: 40 Duro.
  • FDA Approval: No
  • Oil Resistance: Good
  • Abrasion Resistance: Good

NIPPLE #5004 PVC
Soft, 1.2 mm raised round nipple surface. 2 mm overall thick.

  • Flexibility: B
  • Temp Range: -4 to +140 ºF
  • Color: Clear
  • Hardness: N/A
  • FDA Approval: No
  • Oil Resistance: Good
  • Abrasion Resistance: Good

PVC
Typically this material is molded directly to a PVC base belt structure. Good resistance to oils fats and plasticizers.

  • Flexibility: B, C
  • Temp Range: -4 to 176 ºF
  • Color: Various Colors
  • Hardness: 40 to 85 Duro.
  • FDA Approval: No
  • Oil Resistance: Good
  • Abrasion Resistance: Good

BASKET WEAVE PVC
Soft, Basket Weave Pattern, High Friction, approx. 1mm thick.

  • Flexibility: A
  • Temp Range: -40 to +140 ºF
  • Color: Blue Green
  • Hardness: 40 Duro.
  • FDA Approval: No
  • Oil Resistance: Good
  • Abrasion Resistance: Low

ORANGE LINATRILE
Natural Rubber Compound, non-marking, elastic. Excellent resistance to abrasion, shock, cut and tear.

  • Flexibility: B
  • Temp Range: -40 to +158 ºF
  • Color: Orange
  • Hardness: 60 Duro.
  • FDA Approval: No
  • Oil Resistance: Low
  • Abrasion Resistance: Very Good

NITRILE & BUNA-N
Non-marking, excellent resistance to water, oil fuel and other petroleum products. Very good compression.

  • Flexibility: B
  • Temp Range: -30 to +225 ºF
  • Color: White
  • Hardness: 55 Duro
  • FDA Approval: Yes
  • Oil Resistance: Good
  • Abrasion Resistance: Good

NATURAL RUBBER
High Friction, non-marking, elastic. Resistance to hot and cold water.

  • Flexibility: A
  • Temp Range: -40 to +160 ºF
  • Color: Tan & White
  • Hardness: 40 Duro.
  • FDA Approval: Yes
  • Oil Resistance: Low
  • Abrasion Resistance: Very Good

SPONGE SILICONE
Resistance to low and high temperature 103º – 450ºF. Soft, compressible, resilient, sponge with good elasticity.

  • Flexibility: B
  • Temp Range: -103 to 450 ºF
  • Color: Orange
  • Hardness: 8 Duro.
  • FDA Approval: No
  • Oil Resistance: Very Good
  • Abrasion Resistance: Low

SILICONE
Resistant to low and high temperatures. 60º – 450ºF. Excellent glue release.

  • Flexibility: C
  • Temp Range: -60 to +450 ºF
  • Color: Orange
  • Hardness: 40 to 70 Duro.
  • FDA Approval: No
  • Oil Resistance: Very Good
  • Abrasion Resistance: Low

NYLON FABRIC
Low friction fabric ideal for accumulation and transverse loading applications.

  • Flexibility: B
  • Temp Range: -4 to 176 ºF
  • Color: Green
  • Hardness: N/A
  • FDA Approval: No
  • Oil Resistance: Intermediate
  • Abrasion Resistance: Good

SCRUBBER SBR
Very durable and aggressive, SBR rubber profile 12.5 mm tall protrusions.

  • Flexibility: B
  • Temp Range: -20 to +212 ºF
  • Color: Black
  • Hardness: 70 Duro.
  • FDA Approval: No
  • Oil Resistance: Good
  • Abrasion Resistance: Good

RED LINARD
A silica-reinforced, natural rubber with excellent shock, cut, tear, and abrasion resistance. Good strength and elasticity.

  • Flexibility: B
  • Temp Range: -40 to +167 ºF
  • Color: Red
  • Hardness: 60 Duro.
  • FDA Approval: No
  • Oil Resistance: Good
  • Abrasion Resistance: Very Good

KNURLED IMPRESSION
A negative/ inverted diamond impression in a thermoplastic backing.

  • Flexibility: B
  • Temp Range: -4 to 176 ºF
  • Color: N/A
  • Hardness: Varies
  • FDA Approval: Yes
  • Oil Resistance: Good
  • Abrasion Resistance: Good

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Industry Applications

Belt Coverings are applicable to a wide range of industries, as they provide protection and efficiency to conveyor systems across various sectors.

HyGiene

For applications in sanitary environments, such as food processing and pharmaceutical production.

Baked Goods & Confectionery

For conveyor systems transporting baked goods, where hygienic and heat-resistant coverings are essential.

Packaging

For conveying products in packaging lines, requiring protection from abrasion and contamination.

Paper & PRinting

For handling paper products, where non-marking and low-friction coverings are beneficial.

Automotive

For transporting automotive components, requiring durability and resistance to oils and chemicals.

Textile

For transporting textile materials, where abrasion-resistant and non-marking coverings are important.

Material Handling

For general material handling applications, where versatility and durability are key.

Glass & Aluminum Manufacturing

For transporting fragile and heavy materials, requiring impact-resistant and heat-resistant coverings.

Agriculture

For conveying agricultural products, where hygienic and food-safe coverings are necessary.

Electronics Manufacturing

For handling delicate electronic components, requiring static-dissipative and non-marking coverings.

Pharmaceutical Production

For conveying pharmaceutical products, where hygienic and contamination-free coverings are crucial.

Medical Device Manufacturing

For handling medical devices, requiring cleanroom-compatible and non-toxic coverings.

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By carefully selecting the right belt covering, you can optimize your conveyor system’s performance, reduce operational costs, and ensure long-term reliability.

F.N. Sheppard offers a wide range of high-quality belt coverings to meet your specific needs. Contact us today to discuss your application and find the perfect solution.

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