3 • 2013

Vol. 12 Issue 1
Belt Line
A Publication of NIBA – The Belting Association

Make it Happen!
September 12 – 15
By John Shelton, 2013 Program Chair, Belt Power LLC

P lans are underway for our annual NIBA Convention

in San Antonio this September, and the NIBA Program
Committee is taking the old adage that everything is bigger in
Texas to heart. Our 2013 Convention will prove to be one for
the record books, not only in scope of entertainment, but also
in opportunity. At a time of great change both within NIBA as
an association and the belting industry in general, our theme
of “Make It Happen” both encourages and challenges our
members to take advantage of promising new opportunities.

Howard Putnam, the former CEO of Southwest Airlines, will

serve as keynote speaker this year, with a focus on “bottom
where crystal clear streams and towering oak and cedar
line improvement” and the importance of people in a suc-
trees meet the majesty of the hills. The elements of authen-
cessful business. Other valuable and educational presenta-
tic roots, hacienda style, beautiful views and healing waters
tions will include a session to help you navigate the new
serve as the inspiration in bringing this magnificent resort
healthcare laws, as well as a business-focused social media
to life. The Hill Country resort features recreational ameni-
workshop. And, while the conference will offer top-notch
ties, varied dining options, spectacular meeting and event
speakers and educational sessions, our networking breaks, re-
space, the 36-hole TPC San Antonio and the sophisticated
ceptions and golf outing on the TPC San Antonio Oaks course
Lantana Spa.
will allow attendees with the opportunity to catch up with old
acquaintances and meet new ones. Reserve your hotel room now at the J.W. Marriott San An-
tonio Hill Country. Contact the hotel directly at 800-228-
The 2013 NIBA Convention will take place September 12-15
9290 or make your reservation online at NIBA.org/events/
at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country. Just 20 minutes
convention.
from downtown San Antonio and the airport, the JW Marriott
Resort is situated in Texas Hill Country in Cibolo Canyons,

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John P. Green
NIBA President 2013
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Account Coordinators...................... Sandy Kaye
Amanda Wallich
Graphic Designer........................Dan Dudzinski
Editing of all member submissions for inclusion
in the Belt Line is a NIBA Board of Directors
requirement. Generally, comments regarding
quality, value, cost, etc., will be deleted.
Corrections/Additions
In the Member to Member section of the
December 2012 Issue, the wrong photo was
included with the announcement of Patrick S.
Spinelli’s promotion to Plant Manager for Hyde
Tools. The correct photo is below:
Letter from the President
Change, Evolution and People “Make it Happen” for NIBA
A s I write this introductory “Letter from the President” I am reflecting on how
much NIBA has changed over the past several years, especially in the years
since I’ve been actively involved with the organization. While the term “change”
is technically correct, I prefer to use “progress” and “evolve” because that is what
I believe we continue to do as we move into the future. With this first Belt Line of
2013, we are “going green” (which is not a clever play on my last name) by offer-
ing this issue electronically as a way to be more environmentally conscious.
We continue to see our membership evolve as well. Every month we receive
new applications from prospective members, and our numbers are growing—a
very good sign that our organization provides value to our members. In recent
years we have witnessed an unprecedented number of acquisitions, mergers, and
changes of ownership within member companies, as competition grows more
intense in the marketplace. NIBA has even joined the world of information and
social media with utilization of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to communicate
with members. Most recently, our committees and Board met in January to begin
our work for 2013 with an agenda full of tasks designed to continue to improve
NIBA and provide valuable resources to the membership. Some of the upcoming
advancements include more training (both online and regional hands-on), more
business-friendly products and services, and more valuable business content at
future conventions.
Another evolutionary item is the recognition that NIBA has truly become an
international organization. At the close of 2012, no less than nineteen different
countries were represented in our membership. In recent years we have been
inundated with applications from prospective members that we currently cannot
categorize, and as an unfortunate result, continue to turn these people away. For
lack of a better term, we have labeled this new group as “Trading Companies.”
Over the next several months, NIBA will be working to educate our members
by clearly defining how this group does business, and how we would create the
criteria for such a membership category…all of which will be voted upon by you
at our next Convention in September. As your representatives, the Membership
Committee volunteers, Board of Directors, and the Executive Board present this
proposed classification with the intent of improving NIBA, in a continuing effort to
move NIBA forward as the global marketplace evolves.
This summer we will conduct the triennial strategic planning meeting, during
which creative and energetic representatives from all facets of our NIBA demo-
graphic will meet for two days. This group will brainstorm to generate a course of
action for NIBA in the short term, as well as a long-term vision of what will keep
our organization vibrant, valuable, and relevant to our members in the years to
come. My personal goal with this meeting is to provide our members with a list
of realistic goals and innovative ideas to make NIBA the best trade organization in
which your company belongs. I want it to be a symbol of pride and distinction to
your employees and your customers when they see the NIBA logo on your web-
site, letterhead, front-door, and office walls. Being a NIBA member should mean
something special, and we are working hard to reinforce that idea in our ongoing
efforts to improve and brand this great organization.
It is truly an honor and privilege to serve as your President. I often think back to
when I first started working as a volunteer ten years ago, and remember being
nervous and apprehensive that my contributions would be of any value to this
organization. Never once did I imagine that I would one day be where I am today.
I take this responsibility seriously, and have tremendous respect for the position.
When my term has ended,I hope to look back at my year as President and take
Letter from the President continued on page 4
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Network with NIBA – Our Guide to

Welcome New
Social Media
By Ken Engelsmann, Marketing Committee, Beltservice Corporation
Members!
ITW Devcon

I t is hard to turn on a tv, open a newspaper or magazine, or surf the Internet

these days and not come across an article or news story discussing the trans-
formative power of social media. Although it’s exact influence and value is still
Component Manufacturer
Primary Contact: Jessica Desrochers
30 Endicott St
being quantified, what is obvious is that its impact is very real, and every corpo- Denvers, MA USA
ration, institution, or association across the world is working quickly to build its Phone: 978-777-1100
presence in the relatively new media. NIBA is no exception. To help you navi- Email: jdesrochers@devcon.com
gate this new media field, here is a summary of what the three primary mediums
are and how to best utilize them: Meldon Plastics BV
Component Manufacturer
LinkedIn is considered the professionals’ social network. Rather than being a Primary Contact: Maurits Basten
relaxed social online meeting space as most social networking sites, it is more De Flammert 1102
business-oriented. LinkedIn is where you come to meet people and broaden Nieuwbergen, Limburg
your industry network. Join the NIBA group to see who else is connected, and NETHERLANDS
reach out to other NIBA members in a professional, digital space. Posting to the Phone: +31 485 341954
NIBA LinkedIn group is a great way to connect with members and other industry Email: mbasten@meldon.nl
professionals for product recommendations, advice on technical questions, and
leads. Be aware, however, that LinkedIn’s primary source of revenue is in giving MEPUSA Direct LLC
access to its database to professional recruiting firms, so your profile will be Distributor/Fabricator
available to those outside of our industry as well. Primary Contact: Jaime Siller
4335 Vance Jackson
Facebook is the largest and most well-known social media website with over a
San Antonio, TX USA
billion users worldwide. Facebook is the most “social” of the new media servic-
Phone: 210-495-6862
es, and NIBA intends to use it that way as a friendly online meeting place for the
Email: jsiller@mepusaipbelts.com
industry. As an association, NIBA has a page (facebook.com/NIBABeltingAssn)
that Facebook members can go to for news and updates, as well as photos from
past conventions. You can post a comment on NIBA’s Wall, to which others can
read and respond. “Like” NIBA, and NIBA updates will automatically appear
on the newsfeed on your home page. Whenever NIBA posts new information,
photos, or status updates, it will be displayed there, making it easy to keep up
with all things NIBA.

Twitter (twitter.com/NIBABeltingAssn) is an online social networking and micro-

blogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based messages of
up to 140 characters, known as “Tweets”. If you already have a Twitter account,
or if you create one, you can follow NIBA and our Tweets, which will keep you
updated on upcoming events and NIBA news. If you want more information,
expand your “social” network by following NIBA followers.

The three social networks described above are today’s leaders, but in this rapidly
changing landscape there will surely be more in the future. All three services
have Smart Phone apps compatible with IPhone, Android, and Windows Mobile
that are free to download and make keeping up easy to do while on the go. To
be sure that these media services are not abused, the NIBA marketing commit-
tee, with the help of Amanda Wallich at the NIBA Office, will be monitoring
these networks, as well as providing much of the content. To report any activity
that you feel is not commiserate with the spirit of NIBA, please contact Amanda
(amanda@niba.org) by email. So in 2013, NIBA encourages those already using
social media to “Follow”, “Like”, and “Connect” with NIBA. If you are not yet an
active participant, we encourage you join!

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Thank you to our 2012
Committee members!
The following members are not continuing
on their 2012 committees for 2013. Some
are continuing on other committees, but
NIBA would like to recognize them all for
their contributions in 2012. Thank you!
Board of Directors
Michael Labbé, REMA TIP TOP
Jeff Leach, Passaic Rubber Company
Education/Technical Committee
Mike Baker, Advanced Flexible Composites Inc
Michael Bruhn, Midwest Industrial Rubber Inc
John Grasmeyer, Sparks Belting Company
Carsten Möbius, Dunlop Belting Products
(Pty) Ltd
Jonathon Morgan, Forbo Siegling LLC
Dan Paustian, Nitta Corporation of America
Erika Stoltz, Veyance Technologies Inc
Marketing Committee
Bo Fisher, Maxi-Lift Inc
Gary Hense, IBT Inc
Sharon Horn, RAM Enterprise Inc time determining if prospects meet
Membership Committee
Terri Boyle, AccuPad Inc
Tom Pientok, Apache Inc
Brian Schachner, Vaughn Belting Company Inc
Mike Stein, Flexco
Mike VandenAkker, Sparks Belting Company
Products/Services Committee
Jim Bishop, REMA TIP TOP
Jeff Leach, Passaic Rubber Company
Linda Saunders, Canadian Bearings Ltd
Program Committee
Jason Jones, Belt Power LLC
Ana Laura Muñoz Enriquez, Vysisa de CV
Tom Wujek, Flexco
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NIBA is Changing
By Doug Turk, Membership Committee Chair, Midwest
Rubber Services & Supply Co.
O ver the last several years,
NIBA has gone through an
evolution of changes within our
new membership category, Trading
Companies. Culmination of this
educational process will be a vote
organization. NIBA has become by membership attending the Fall
a Global organization with over Convention to approve or disap-
nineteen countries represented. prove this category. All members
As this evolution has strength- attending the Convention are wel-
ened NIBA, it has seen numerous come to participate in this vote.
consolidations of Manufacturers
and Distributors acquiring one The process that is currently used
another, as well as being acquired, to critique new prospects will also
by Holding or Equity Companies. be detailed to make all mem-
Read more about this trend in ac- bers aware that the Membership
tion in the press release featured Committee is tasked to grow our
in the Newsworthy section of this membership, but also to meet the
edition. commitment to Distributors as we
are for all purposes a Distributor
With this Globalization trend, your driven organization mentored by
NIBA Membership Committee the Manufacturers with whom we
remains cognizant of categorizing are affiliated to sell and promote
our new members in the appropri- conveyor products.
ate category, while at the same
The Membership Committee will
NIBA’s mission statement and Guid- look forward to your openness as
ing Principles. In so doing, over the we begin this educational process,
next several months you will see through your responses via the vari-
educational pieces explaining a ous social media NIBA is associated
with (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn).
Letter from the President continued from previous page
pride in having made some lasting (and hopefully positive) impact on
NIBA. I have no doubt that I will enjoy this year thoroughly, and it helps
to be surrounded by people who I respect and admire, and have the
privilege of calling my friends. Coincidentally, the theme for our con-
vention in September is “Make it Happen” which is highly appropriate
as I think of the amazing people who make it happen year after year at
NIBA. I couldn’t ask for a better group of people to have as my back-
bone and support system. To me, it is completely astonishing to know
that the group of people who work on the Committees and Board are
all unselfishly volunteering their time and energy to do such demanding
and time-consuming work for NIBA. As this organization changes, pro-
gresses… and evolves, you can rest assured that this group of dedicated
individuals is working tirelessly to make sure NIBA remains valuable and
relevant to our members for years to come.
John P. Green
NIBA President 2013
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2013 NIBA SCHOLARSHIPS
By John Grasmeyer, Products & Services Committee Chair, Sparks Belting Company
T hanks to the continuing contributions to the NIBA
scholarship fund, NIBA has increased the quantity of
scholarships in 2013 to an all new high. This continues to be
a growing benefit offered to NIBA members, their employees
and their children.
NIBA Memorial Scholarship
(12) $1,500 each
The NIBA Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of past
officers, directors and committee members for their strong
dedication to the NIBA organization. We will be looking for
applicants who have volunteered their time to make an im-
pact in their communities, churches and schools, especially
in the leadership roles.
Seeing that these scholarships are a true benefit to all NIBA
Members alike, we encourage our Members to promote this
opportunity as an employee benefit within their companies.
Applications will be graded on written essay while also being
graded on his/her involvement in their community, church,
school service. In addition they will be graded on any leader-
ship opportunities that they have demonstrated. The applica-
tion can be submitted online at www.niba.org no later than
April 1, 2013.
NIBA Presidential Scholarship
(6) $4,000 each
The NIBA Presidential Scholarship is in memory of all the
past NIBA Presidents and honors them for their time, passion,
and dedication to NIBA and all of its Distributor / Fabricator
Members.
This scholarship serves as an additional benefit of member-
ship in NIBA and is available to children of any employee
of a current NIBA Distributor/Fabricator Company. We have
increased the number of Presidential Scholarships from three
(3) to six (6) this year, so please promote this scholarship
within your own organization.
Applications will be graded on their academics, leadership,
community service and activities, and essay. The application
can be submitted online at www.niba.org no later than May
1, 2013.
*Children of presiding Officers or Board members of NIBA are
ineligible.
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Rubber Ron Technical Training Scholarship
(2) Training costs and $500 each
The Rubber Ron Scholarship honors the memory of “Rubber
Ron” Roalsen to the ‘common sense’ approach to the heavy
duty belting industry.
Thanks to the grant from Ron’s family, one Technical Training
Scholarships will be awarded to a participant at each of the
NIBA Heavyweight Technical training classes in 2013. All
class participants will be given the opportunity to provide a
short written explanation of how they will apply what they
have learned at the seminar. The company of the selected
winners will be reimbursed the course fee and an additional
$500.
If you are considering sending any participants to the training
in 2013, this is another benefit and incentive to do so.
If you have any questions about any of these scholarships
offer by NIBA, please visit NIBA.org for more information or
call the NIBA offices at 414-389-8606.
2013 Directory
Thanks to all the NIBA member companies who renewed
their dues in 2013, and a warm welcome to the new
members!
The NIBA Membership Committee has been hard at
work making sure everyone renewed in time for the
2013 Directory. The directory is available in a searchable
interactive format on the NIBA website: www.niba.org/
niba-members/members/, and your printed copy should
be in the mail.
Please take a moment to look over your listing and let the
office know if you have any changes for the 2014 edition.
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Your Contributions Are Making A Difference!

By Beth Miller, Products & Services Committee, Flexco

O ver the past few years the NIBA Scholarship program

has been able to grow significantly thanks to gener-
ous donations made by NIBA members. This overwhelm-
ing support has facilitated not only more scholarships to be
available, but the value of the scholarships has also increased
steadily. At the start of each year the number and value of
the scholarships is determined based on the prior year con-
tributions. 2013 will be an exciting year for the scholarship
program. Thanks to your donations, NIBA will be presenting
a record breaking $42,000 worth of scholarships – this is up
3 times from just 2010! There will be twelve (12) Memorial
scholarships awarded with a value of $1500 each (up from
nine last year) and six (6) Presidential scholarships with a
value of $4,000 each (up from three last year).
While these figures are impressive, they pale in comparison
to the talents of the applicants and winners. Their appli-
cations detail their academic achievements, community
involvement, and leadership skills. Please encourage your
employees and their children to review the scholarship crite-
ria and to submit their application for review. Don’t miss out
on sharing this fantastic NIBA membership benefit with your
employees!
Clarification on Scholarship Fund Raising Efforts:
As noted earlier, the NIBA Scholarship program is a fantastic
benefit for the NIBA members. The program is 100% funded
based on donations – company and personal. We would
like to see this program continue to have the success of the
past years and need your continued support. There are three
primary fundraising programs:
2. President’s Club Program.
This program is based on
cumulative donations to
the scholarship program.
After your company has cumu-
latively donated $1,500 they will be
inducted into the President’s Club. Go
For the Gold, Raffle Tickets, and any other donations your
company makes will be added to your cumulative total.
Once your company is in the President’s Club you will
have the ability to obtain various gem levels. In addition
to recognition in the Belt Line, at the Annual Convention,
and on the website, your name badges at the annual con-
vention will also have a jewel to designate your gem level
for all of your company participants.
Level: Cumulative Contribution
Diamond Level Cumulatively $7,500+
Emerald Level Cumulatively $5,000-7,499
Ruby Level Cumulatively $2,500-4,999
3. Raffle Tickets. The Raffle Ticket program at the Annual
Convention has continued to grow in both excitement
and also the prize value. In 2012 NIBA sold $6,140
worth of raffle tickets at the Convention in Florida.
The cash prize for the top winner was $3,070.
If you are interested in contributing to
the scholarship program, click here to
download a donation form.

1. Annual Go For The Gold Program. Each

year your company has the opportunity
to participate in the Annual Go For The
Gold program. There are three reward
levels based on the donation amount.
All participating companies will be
recognized in Belt Line and at the Annual
Convention.

Level: Contribution That Year:

Gold Level $800+
Silver Level $400-799
Bronze Level Up to $399

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The following companies have contributed

Go for the Gold! to the NIBA Scholarship fund in 2013. Please support
these companies for their generosity in
support of NIBA’s scholarship fund!

Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors

(Contribution of $800 or more) (Contribution between $400-$799) (Contribution of $399 or below)

All-State Belting LLC Atlanta Belting Company Inc Advanced Flexible Composites Inc
Apache Inc
American Biltrite (Canada) Ltd Beltservice Corporation Baldwin Supply Company
Belt Power LLC Canadian Bearings Ltd Belt Corporation of America Inc
Chiorino Inc Conveyor Accessories Inc Blair Rubber Company
Colmar Belting Company Inc
Contitech Mexicana SA de CV D P Brown of Detroit Inc Conviber Inc
Forbo Siegling LLC Derco B V Epperson & Company
Jerry Bros Industries Inc Friesen’s Inc-Conveying Solutions Gates Mectrol Corp
Great Lakes Belting & Supply Corp
LewisGoetz Industrial Supply Solutions Inc Habasit America
Midwest Rubber Service & Martin Engineering HBD-Thermoid, Inc - Corporate Offices
Supply Co Passaic Rubber Company Jason Industrial Inc
Motion Industries Inc
Nashville Rubber & Gasket Co Inc RAM Enterprise Inc, MSI - Muhlen Sohn Industries LP
Reichel-Korfmann Co Inc Corporate Office Mulhern Belting Inc
Veyance Technologies Inc Sparks Belting Company NILOS GmbH
Novex Inc
William Goodyear Company Virginia Carolina Belting, a PANG Industrial
division of R/W Connection Pooley Inc
Ram Belting Company Inc
REMA TIP TOP - NA
Rematech-Division Bremo Inc
Richmond Supply Co & Rubber Div

See 2013 Contribution Snake River Supply Inc

Splawn Belting Inc

Levels on the next page.

VIS USA LLC
Voss Belting & Specialty Company
WAGENER Schwelm GmbH & Co

NIBA TECHNICAL SEMINAR:

Lightweight Belting Basics

May 7-8, 2013 | Denver, CO
NIBA’s Lightweight Belting Basics Course gives new employees, or those new
to lightweight belting, the opportunity to learn the basics in a focused, two-
day setting. Attendees will learn about fabrics, weaves, types of lightweight
belts, profiles of lightweight belts, various additives, standards, and accessories
such as glides, sidewalls and cleats as well as common failures. Also, attendees
benefit from Q&A with top industry professionals.

Instructors:
REGISTER TODAY!
Gregg Hanson, BDI Belt Network
Go to www.niba.org
Mike VandenAkker, Sparks Belting Plan now for your employees
Todd Miller, Beltservice Corporation to attend this belt specific
training opportunity.
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Go for the GOLD!

Each year, NIBA – The Belting Association awards educational
scholarships to children of parents employed by NIBA member companies.
Show your commitment to education – contribute to the NIBA Scholarship Fund today!

Go for the Gold

Highlight your collective company
contributions at the Annual Convention.

Gold 2013 contribution of $800 or more

Each attendee will receive a gold ribbon on their

name badge, and the company name and logo
will be projected during the general session.

Silver 2013 contribution between $400-$799

Each attendee will receive a silver ribbon on

their name badge, and the company name will
be projected during the general session.

Bronze 2013 contribution up to $399

Each attendee will receive a bronze ribbon on
their name badge, and the company name will
be projected during the general session.

Donation Amount
q I would like to make a contribution of $_______ to achieve _______________ status.*
q I would like to add enough to my current 2013 contribution to bring my total to $800 to reach Gold status.
q I’ve already reached Gold status for 2013 but wish to additionally contribute $_______.
*Your company’s cumulative contributions count towards your overall status in the President’s Club and towards gem levels

Company Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

q Check coming by mail or q Please bill my credit card (information below)
Card Number: __________________________________________________________________________Exp. Date:__________
Cardholder Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________
Cardholder Signature: _______________________________________________________________________________________

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> MEMBER TO MEMBER
New Promotion/Advertising Plans
BDI (Bearing Distributors Inc.), a global leader in custom
distribution and supply chain solutions, introduces Success
Made Easier, a monthly communication created to share
best practices among the company’s 179 branches world-
wide. The BDI marketing team produces an original Success
Made Easier each month based on cost-saving and problem-
solving solutions designed by BDI employees in the field.
The document is distributed throughout the company and is
also published in BDI’s customer newsletter.
Newsworthy Items
Apache Inc. has continued its growth strategy with the ac-
quisition of Trico Belting & Supply Company. Trico Belting &
Supply is the one of the pre-eminent suppliers of light-duty
conveyor belting in North America with locations in Cincin-
nati, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois. Apache’s expertise and
knowledge in the heavy-duty belting market is an ideal fit
alongside the Trico expertise in light-duty belting. This is the
fifth acquisition in 5 years for Apache, which has played a
key role in Apache’s revenues doubling since 2009.
Chiorino Inc., the North American subsidiary of Chiorino
S.p.A in Italy, continues to expand service capabilities at
their Scott, Louisiana branch through the addition of new
staff and a field service and installations van. Conveyor belt
end users in the food industry (baked goods, meat & fish
processing, rice and vegetable farming, dairy products),
printing & graphics, box making and many others will bene-
fit from these added resources. Chiorino Inc. South becomes
the second stocking, fabrication and service center for
Chiorino Inc. in North America; allowing for expanded pres-
ence, coverage and belt fabrication & installation service to
conveyor, transmission and processing belts end users in the
Acadiana area.
In January, Flexco held a Heavy-Duty Mechanical Belt
Fastening School at its Downers Grove headquarters. Nine
attendees completed the two-day training class, which
focused on everything from squaring, cutting, and skiving
a belt to proper mechanical fastener selection. Attendees
were trained using Flexco fasteners and a variety of Flexco
installation tools, including the new Pneumatic Single Rivet
Driver. The group was also treated to a tour of the on-site
manufacturing plant. For more information on Flexco train-
ing, contact Liz Schneider at lschneider@flexco.com.
Goodyear Rubber Products, Inc., an industrial rubber
products distributor headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida
celebrated their 65th year in business in February. Goodyear
Rubber Products opened for business on February 10th,
1948 on Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg near
their current headquarters. Founded by Brooklyn NY trans-
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plants, Murray and Jackie Jacobs, the company is owned and
operated by their son, Robert “Bob” Jacobs, with a strong
commitment to maintaining their high standards of integrity
and loyalty to customers, vendors and employees alike.
Marubeni Corporation acquired an 80% ownership in All-
State Belting (ASB), the conveyor belt distribution division of
All-State Industries, Inc. All-State was founded in 1975 and
is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa. ASB’s business
is complementary to Marubeni’s long-standing belt distri-
bution strategy, which focuses on importing and distribut-
ing quality products manufactured from natural as well as
synthetic rubber. Operating through its strategically located
regional facilities in the United States, ASB will continue to
serve its customer base in grain, mining, fertilizer, seed and
material handling equipment.
Reichel-Korfmann (RK Rubber) founded in 1898 is celebrat-
ing their 115th anniversary in the rubber products industry.
For more info visit us at www.rkrubber.com.
New Products
Advanced Flexible Composites (AFC) announces the
introduction of Durafab 60-28, a solid weave PTFE coated
fiberglass belting material for high temperature processing.
Durafab 60-28 uses proprietary Eterna coating technology
to provide improved performance, superior release , longer
life and a coating quality that is virtually free of microscopic
coating defects that are common in products that do not
use Eterna technology. Durafab 60-28 is designed to retain
a textured surface that is important to many applications
including the manufacture of vinyl walk off mats, rubber
walk off mats, carpet backing, foam manufacture, acoustic
insulation and many others. Durafab 60-28 has success-
fully completed more than a year of successful field testing.
Durafab 60-28 replaces AFC’s Durafab 20-27 and 20-28 and
20-33 materials.
Advanced Flexible Composites (AFC) announces the intro-
duction of two ply PTFE coated Kevlar belts for specialty
packaging applications with an emphasis on band sealer
belts. These belts are designed for use as sealing belts in
packaging applications that require higher strength than
typical 2-ply belts constructed with PTFE coated fiberglass.
AFC utilizes two layers of Durafab 50-07 fabric, heat sealed
with two offset butt splices, similar to standard band sealer
belts.
Argonics is now offering versions of its Eraser DS and XTC
systems for use with high-temperature materials. These
new systems feature an all-steel blade with a tungsten tip,
replacing the polyurethane and tungsten version. Argonics’
DS and XTC systems have supported bulk material-handling
customers for years with superior secondary cleaning. The
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new all steel/tungsten blade option meets a growing demand
for maximum cleaning in high heat applications or any ap-
plication where all residue and carryback must be eliminated
from the conveyor belt.
ESBELT sugar belts. Belts for food applications, FDA and EU
10/2011 certified, Flame Retardant (ISO 340), Antistatic (ISO
284) and ATEX (94/9 EC cat 2). Phthalates and antimony
free covers. Outstanding performance due to its high abra-
sion resistance, smooth “easy clean” covers, and high tensile
strength. Fully protected belt via sealed edges available
on order. Please check some of our success stories: Bucket
elevator 1.100 mm wide x 65m length; Conveyor 2.000 mm
wide x 65m length; centrifugal discharge of humid sugar
with high temperature. Conveyor 800 mm wide x 400 m;
storage silo discharge, no further tensioning nor elongation.
For more information, please visit: http://www.esbelt.com/go.
Flexco recently announced the addition of the CoreTech™
line of rollers to its wide range of products designed to
maximize belt conveyor productivity. The next generation of
troughing and return rollers are made of lightweight, high
strength, corrosion- and abrasion-resistant composite materi-
als. Designed to overcome common issues with belt con-
veyor rollers, CoreTech rollers are durable enough to tackle
a variety of environments, feature lightweight construction,
require less energy, and emit less noise than steel counter-
parts. The rollers provide the same ratings as steel rollers with
no loss of functional performance, while providing a longer
service life and superior wear.
A full line of blades designed to cut and finish rolls of paper,
film and foil, corrugated materials, textiles and abrasives
down to size is available from Hyde Industrial Blade Solu-
tions (IBS). Hyde’s Score Slitter Blades, complemented by
a line of Perforator Blades for finishing products, are engi-
neered to provide clean cuts consistently when taking mate-
rials down to sheets. Also known as “crush cutters”, Hyde’s
Score Slitter Blades convert rolls of materials into sheets or
smaller sections via a crushing versus cutting action. For
more information, visit www.hydeblades.com.
Lippert International is now pleased to offer spiral lace in
FDA grade blue color. Many of the standard models that
have always been available in black and white are now also
available in blue for your food and pharmaceutical process-
ing belts. Contact us today for more information.
Maxi-Lift Inc., the leading manufacturer of plastic eleva-
tor buckets, proudly announces the new series of Tiger-CC
elevator buckets. Expanding on the enormous success of the
Tiger-Tuff, the Tiger-CC has the design of the CC, with the
toughness of the original Tiger-Tuff. With thicker walls and
corners, the Tiger-CC is the new standard in maximum duty
elevator buckets.
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Motion Systems, one of America’s top manufacturers of
premium quality pulleys, gears and shafts is pleased to an-
nounce the addition of an entirely new timing belt line. “Our
clients are excited that they can get timing belts along with
pulleys with Motion Systems’ famous quality and warranty,”
explained William Ericson, Founder. When you need the best
quality gears, pulleys and shafts and you need them right
now, call the Motion Systems team at 586.774.5666.
Reveyron introduces a new range of black polyurethane
belts, which offer extremely high abrasion and cut resistance
and can also work in cold environments. These belts are
targeted for the recycling industry and all industries where
black rubber belts maybe mixed with -high performance-
lighter duty PU belts. Our black PU belts can be equipped
with our sidewall and cleats up to 4 inch high. Please contact
us for more information: info@reveyron.com.
Reveyron introduces a new range of inclined PU cleats with
a small base. Please contact us for more information: info@
reveyron.com.
New Personnel
Apache Inc., headquartered in Cedar Rapids, is pleased to
announce Randy Walter has joined the executive manage-
ment team as their Chief Financial Officer. “Randy joins
us with more than 20 years of professional experience, the
majority of which is in the manufacturing and distribution
environment,” says Tom Pientok, President and CEO. “His
background in strategic planning and multinational business,
paired with merger and acquisitions experience are an ideal
fit for Apache.” Randy Walter is a Certified Public Accoun-
tant, who graduated from the University of Northern Iowa.
Flexco recently hired Steven Hennessey as
a Project Sales Manager for North America.
In this role, Steven will be responsible
for managing business development for
project-related work in the U.S.
Mandy E. Lushch has joined Jerry Broth-
ers Industries as General Manager of the
Richmond, VA branch, effective March
11, 2013. Prior to joining JBI, Mandy Steven Hennessey
spent four years at the Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corporation where her last posi-
tion was Vice President of Operational
Risk Management. Mandy also worked 11
years in the consulting industry, provid-
ing advisory services, such as internal
audit, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and
risk management expertise, to financial
services clients. Mandy holds a Bachelor
of Science in Commerce from the Univer-
sity of Virginia. Mandy E. Lushch
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> MEMBER TO MEMBER
Paul Phillips, President of Maxi-Lift Inc,
proudly announces the appointment of
Wade Spencer as a Business Develop-
ment Manager. Wade has 25 years of
experience in the grain and feed industry.
He started his career with EarthGrains in
1988, working 11 years in maintenance.
He spent the next 10 years at ADM Grain
as a Maintenance Supervisor for a major
grain facility. In the last three years, Wade Wade Spencer
used his maintenance and millwright knowledge as an out-
side salesman for Lewis-Goetz & Company (Rubber Belting
and Hose).
New Facilities
BDI (Bearing Distributors Inc.), headquartered in Cleveland,
OH, announces that its Atlanta-area branch has moved to a
new and expanded location at 1479 Parker Rd. in Conyers,
GA. New contact information for the branch is as follows:
BDI – Atlanta (059), 1479 Parker Rd., Suite 100, Conyers, GA
30094, Tel: 866-285-2848, Fax: 866-213-5511. For more
information about BDI, please visit www.bdiworldwide.com;
or contact Sara Janezic, Marketing & Communications Man-
ager, at sjanezic@bdi-usa.com.
Flexco recently moved its North American Transfer Chute
operations to Woodridge, Illinois.
Goodall Rubber Company of Canada is moving its produc-
tion facility from its current location on Pretty River Park-
way to a newly rehabilitated building at 530 Third Street
in Collingwood. The company has decided to invest in the
local market because of the exceptional workforce and the
historical success the company has had working with the lo-
cal community. The move to the new property is anticipated
to take place the summer of 2013. Lewis-Goetz, the parent
company of Goodall Rubber, is headquartered in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania.
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Nuera Industrial is please to announce the acquisition of
MWE Belting of Burlington, Ontario (Toronto area), a well
established provider of conveyor belts (rubber and PVC) for
25 years. “This acquisition fits very well with our growth
plan ans will create substantial synergies with our existing
operations”, says Frederick Paquette, President and General
Manager of Nuera Industrial, a Quebec based Fenner Dunlop
and Habasit belts and solution provider. For more informa-
tion, please visit the websites www.nuera-ind.com and www.
mwebelting.com.
Shingle Belting has added a 400 ft2 space to their King of
Prussia, PA location. This space will house Shingle’s new
48” HF welder and storage for various fabrication tools and
materials.
New Equipment
Shingle Belting has added a wide HF welder (48”) to its
arsenal of fabrication equipment. This will expand Shingle
Belting’s capabilities of cleating for their Polyflex S & H prod-
ucts as well as their PU & PVC monofilament cleating and
specialty fabrication.
Shingle Belting has invested in an upgrade to their SAGE
Business Management software.  This latest version will en-
able Shingle to better service their customers’ needs in this
age of just in time purchases by seamlessly linking inventory,
logistics, and sales.
Equipment Wanted
Divya Beltech & Polymer is looking for used nylon core belt
skiver, capable of skiving upto 2.5 mtr wide belts. Contact
Ravinder Sahore at 781-249-5119 or divyaintl2k@yahoo.
com.
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Understanding the Functionality of Ceramic Pulley Lagging
Submitted by Blaine Stoll, Product Manager Pulley Lagging and Molded Rubber Products, Richwood
C eramic Pulley lagging has become the lagging of choice
for many of our customers to provide maximum perfor-
mance and wear life on all pulleys on conveyor systems. As
Ceramic Lagging becomes more widely used it is important
to understand not only how it functions in relation to the
conveyor belt but also what options exist to address varying
applications.
The most important thing to understand about dimpled ce-
ramic lagging is that, contrary to many publications and con-
veyor design manuals, it does not provide increased friction in
driving the conveyor belt. What it does is provide a mechani-
cal engagement between the dimpled ceramic and the inside
cover of the belt. It is important to understand this distinction
between mechanical engagement and friction, as lagging that
operates by friction (either rubber or smooth ceramic) as-
sumes that allowance of slip is part of the designed function.
Dimpled ceramic is designed to engage the belt at T1 and stay
100% engaged until release at T2. There can be no slip in this
arrangement. This requires the ceramic tiles to move with the
belt through the rotation of the pulley no matter the stresses
being put on the ceramic lagging itself.
So what are these stresses?
First we have compression. This is simply measured by divid-
ing T1 tension by belt width. This will give you the actual
PIW that is compressing the lagging substrate underneath the
ceramic tiles. Why is this important? The wonderful thing
about rubber is that it flexes, takes hits, stretches and can
handle pretty much whatever we throw at it as long as we
are not reaching either full compression or full stretch. At full
compression or full stretch rubber will be damaged. This is
important because when there is a 1/4” ceramic tile in a 1/2”
or 5/8” ceramic pulley lagging there is only 1/4” -3/8” rubber
for dealing with compression.
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On high tension pulleys when thinner ceramic lagging is ap-
plied, the belt can actually press the ceramic tiles down to the
pulley face because the rubber underneath the tiles is too thin
and will be cut when it reaches full compression. This will be
evident because the bond will be compromised and individual
tears will be found behind each tile.
The second important factor in determining the stresses on the
ceramic lagging is the T1/T2 ratio. This measure will indicate
the amount of movement that the ceramic lagging is being
asked to deal with to stay engaged with the belt. Because
ceramic lagging provides much better traction (not friction)
in driving the belt conveyors are being designed with lighter
take-ups and systems. Using a lighter take-up tension will
increase the T1/T2 ratio thus placing more movement stress on
the ceramic lagging substrate.
To deal appropriately with high compression and high T1/T2
ratios it becomes necessary to be very careful in the specifica-
tion of ceramic pulley lagging. Using a thicker ceramic lag-
ging such as a ¾” or 1” thick overall lagging strip will give the
lagging the ability to deal with these damaging factors.
You should always consult your ceramic lagging supplier for
recommendations on proper specification of ceramic lagging.
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Understanding the Vulcanizing Cycle For HW Conveyor Belt
Splicing
By Michael Cremeens,
Education/Technical Committee Chair, Shaw Industries
T he vulcanization cycle
for conveyor belt splic-
ing falls under three base
components each support-
ing the other.
If any of the three is out of
balance a perfect splice
cure is not possible.
What is Vulcanization?
Vulcanization is a process that transforms the predominantly
thermoplastic uncured splice rubber into an elastic rubbery
or hard ebonite-­like state. This process, which involves the
association of macro molecules through their reactive sites, is
also called crosslinking or curing.
Be sure to note, it is the conversion of molecules into a net-
work by the formation of crosslinks. The number of crosslinks
formed depends on the amount of reaction time and tem-
perature. One calls it the degree of vulcanization or more
commonly crosslink density.
Thus, the term “vulcanization” embraces not only the cross-
linking or curing reaction itself, but also the process that is
used to achieve this goal. This is the first part of the under-
standing needed, in splicing we are using the term a little
more openly than say a tire plant when they use the term.
The first key part of this understanding is in conveyor belt
splicing, where solvents, primers and cements are used.
Often the belt itself has a water in the fabric and the splice is
done in a humid environment (greater than 75%). This is very
common in mining applications where the belting has been
in service for some months.
For example, in a tire plant the tires are cured under a great
deal of pressure (10,000 lbs) at higher than normal tempera-
ture (350° F) , but only stay in the mold (under pressure) for
a few minutes (fifteen - seventeen minutes). The final part of
the cure is done while the tire is in the cool down room after
being removed from the mold.
In the tire building process no solvents, primers and cements
are used ,and great care is taken to make sure the fabric and
steel cords remain dry (plant humidity is closely monitored).
Since there are no liquids present to create off-gassing, it is
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safe to allow the tires to reach their final state of cure in this
manner.
Understanding Time
The vulcanization process occurs in three time stages and
each stage can affect the number of crosslinks and thus the
splice service life:
1. Flow time, 180° - 230° F (no crosslinking occurs)

2. Beginning and building of the crosslinking stage (rate
of cure), 230° - 300° F
3. Cure, reversion or overcure stage (state of cure), 300° F +
1. The flow time period represents the time during pre-­
vulcanization temperatures, during which no measurable
crosslinking has occurred. During that period the rubber
compound flows uninhibited. For example, as in Steel
Cord Splicing or Finger Splicing, it is necessary for the
rubber compound to maintain a prolonged flow time in
order to fill all splice cavity spaces and for all entrapped
air to escape the splice completely. This is an important
point as we noted earlier, vulcanization is a molecular
process. Thus the crosslinks cannot form between mol-
ecules that are not in close contact with each other.
2. As the compound is heated past the flow time point, the
properties of the compound change from a soft plastic
(think of something along the lines of peanut butter) to
a tough elastic compound. During this stage the build-
ing of crosslinks are introduced, which connect the long
polymer chains of the rubber molecule together. As more
time occurs more crosslinks are introduced, the polymer
chains become more firmly connected and the stiffness
or modulus of the compound increases. The speed of this
reaction can be a worry, too fast and no deep crosslinks
are formed, only near surface molecules react.
3. At the cure stage, major technological properties of the
compound are now forming, it is necessary to control the
cure time of the rubber to its optimum state of cure (maxi-
mum stress value), but not past that point. For instance,
when rubber compounds are properly crosslinked it is
possible to stretch ten times its original length, and after
removing the tension, it will return to its original shape
and length (i.e. the molecules are coiled together from the
crosslinking process and as they stretch they uncoil, thus
the elastic effect of rubber).
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If continued heating of the splice occurs, an overcure may
result which can cause stiffening (marching modulus), or
softening (reversion), of the compound. These results will be
compound dependent (i.e. SBR or NR). If these effects occur
they will greatly reduce the physical properties of the rubber
compound (adhesion, abrasion, etc.).
The following chart will show the time required to heat large
cross sections of rubber. Thus the time delay that will occur
from the center to the surface of the belt. Keep in mind in
splicing we are concerned with the heat history the center of
the belt has seen. In this test a one inch cross section took 25
minutes to come to cure temperature (300 F).
Time, Minutes
There are a few basic formulas to calculate the cure time for
belt cross sections, but I have found 90% of the splicers in
the field just guess at what they think the cure time should
be. A common test I do in splice schools is pass around a
small section of belting and ask each to write down what the
cure time should be for it.
Many look around the room with a blank face. This is the rea-
son I had these simple slip on gauges made for the time calcu-
lation of standard grade belt splices cured at 300° F (149° C).
Note: EPDM belts cure at 320° F and double the time scale.
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Understanding Temperature
As noted in the before section, since the molecules are not
tied (cross-linked) to each other before curing, they can move
freely, something like well used bubble gum (you can stretch
the uncured rubber and it will not return to it same shape).
This is not so when the rubber is held at elevated tempera-
tures for a measured time. It is at this cure point that the
rubber compound becomes more plastic like and will return
to its shape after being stretched (crosslinking has occurred).
It is important to understand rubber compounds exhibit a
thermodynamic irreversible reaction as they move into this
crosslinked state. The key word here is irreversible.
The following rheometer curve (equipment used to measure
the cure properties of rubber) shows a compound starting out
at room temperature, say 70° F and as the compound heats
up in the press it starts to expand and flow (180° - 230° F).
Just after this flow point the vulcanization chemistry in the
uncured rubber starts to happen. This is the building of the
crosslinks between molecules.
The optimum point of vulcanization is a measured point of
TC-­90 (i.e. 90% of the open and reactive sites have been
cross-linked). This can also be called crosslink density.
Dwell temperature can greatly affect how quickly this TC-­90
will occur. As an example if we run the rheometer at 350°
F, we move the scale to the left and decrease the flow time
range and the soak time for the heat to find the center of
the belt. It would reduce the cure time cycle but at a cost
to splice life. So as an example if we run the rheometer at
250° F, we move the scale to the right and greatly increase
(by hours not minutes) the amount of dwell time needed to
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find this measured point of crosslink density of 90%. One
upside is we can move heat into the center of the belt in a
more controlled manner, have a better rubber flow and thus
increase the molecule to molecule contact.
In general terms the best balance for field curing (splicing)
conveyor belting has been found to be 290° ‐­ 310° F (143°
-­154° C). Keep in mind the blend of Polyester and Nylon in
the fabric and its reaction to heat history is the reason to this
proven temperature range.
Remember it is all about crosslink density and that cannot
happen without solid contact (pressure) on a molecular
scale. This has to happen in a controlled manner.
Now for the 800 lb gorilla in the room question. What hap-
pens when you make multiple cures? You see some splice
companies buy a 28” cure length press then make three
cures on a splice length of 72”.
Many failed splices are not recognized as failure from mul-
tiple curing. The problem is the original belt in the splice
area, it may not produce a visible change in its appearance
from manufacturing. The true problem is between the plies
in the step area from the uncured splice materials. These ma-
terials are what hold the splice together during its dynamic
service life.
In the below one inch wide adhesion test strip of a multiple
cured splice (three­‐heats), the area just outside the vulcaniz-
ing press has very low adhesions along with gas pockets.
This on average is two to three inches long and runs across
the width of the belt. Since heat greater than 230° F radiates
out along the splice without pressure the splice rubber starts
curing but without firm contact to the belt (pressure).
These low/no adhesion areas will present problems if water
is present in the belt or product conveyed. If so there is
a much greater opportunity for dynamic flex breakdown.
Multiple curing splices on any high tension belt will become
a problem and should be avoided. This practice will affect
the dynamic service life of the splice as seen in the adhesion
results below.
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Understanding Pressure
Pressure can be a bit of a wild card, worldwide 100 PSI for
fabric belts and 200 PSI for ST belts are well received as the
norm. In some parts (Europe) as low as 60 PSI is used on
fabric belts and common with Japanese makers is 150 PSI
for Steel Cord belts.
We have to keep in mind, “it is all about crosslink density,”
and its relationship to cured splice adhesions. Testing has
shown about 40 lbs per inch of peel is the least one should
work with.
Now that number can be taken out of context if you don’t
factor in the belts true operating tension. Many conveyor
systems never use more than 70% of the belt working ten-
sion. So somewhat less peel adhesion values have worked in
the past.
I have made splice samples on European and American belts
(same ratings) at both 60 lbs and 100 lbs of pressure and
there is a measurable difference in adhesions. With that said
I have made tests on American fabric belts at 100 lbs and
200 lbs of adhesion and there is also measurable difference
in adhesions.
Do you need the 200 lbs of pressure on fabric belt? No, you
can get to your working adhesion of 40 lbs of peel per inch
with 100 lbs of pressure (and sometimes less). Do you de-
crease the crosslink density with less pressure? Yes, remem-
ber that molecular scale bit earlier. Fact is more pressure is
better, but the adhesion relationship curve starts to plateau
after about 100 lbs on fabric belts.
FYI -­Using double the specified cure pressure on high
tension fabric belts is a nice little trick used by a few splice
companies in the know. The process has to be handled just
like a steel cord splice (i.e. splice table and over-­‐length
press) or a crooked/wavy splice could be the result.
The above same science can be used for Steel Cord splices
as well. As noted, in some parts of the world 150 lbs is
common and in others 200 lbs is the norm. Something to
understand is that steel cord belt construction is different
than fabric belt (outside of the obvious). There can be 150
very small diameter cords in one and 100 cords in the other
and both carry the same ST rating. In the smaller diameter
belt since more cords are present it is possible to use less
pressure.
Liquids and pressure, one of the least understood topics
in the splicing business, yet so simple. We all know what
temperature water boils at, 212° F (100° C), but at what
pressure is that value taken at? Sea level, 14.69 lbs (1 bar) of
pressure.
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So if we go to the top of a mountain, say 14,000 ft above sea
level, will water boil at 212 F (100 C) or at a lower number?
Since atmospheric pressure is greater at sea level than at
14,000 ft the water would boil at a much lower number.
This makes for a simple example to understand pressure vs.
boiling point.
That means at 100 PSI the boiling point of the water in the
fabric of a used belt is 328° F (164° C), at 200 PSI 382° F
(194° C). This is an important point, as any area of the splice
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that is at a temperature greater than 212° F (100 C) and not
under pressure is allowing gas pockets to form.
It is within reason to believe during the cure cycle some heat
is transferred from the platen edge to the unpressured belt sur-
face (simple thermocouple test proves this out). Since the plat-
en is operating at 300° F (149° C) it stands to reason the heat
being transferred for about two to three inches into and across
the unpressured belt is greater than 212° F (100° C). This effect
is the same as found in multiple curing noted before.
Lastly any water that works its way into this cross splice open-
ing will cause the splice to fail. Since the belt goes through
stretch and compression on each revaluation and water cannot
be compressed failure from hydrolyses will occur.
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 A Publication of NIBA–The Belting Association

Get your NIBA gear from NIBA’s New Lands’ End Business Store
By Lisa King, Marketing Committee, Jerry Bros Industries, Inc.

S how your NIBA Pride with our

official NIBA gear! The NIBA
Marketing Committee is very
in the store, with a logo applica-
tion fee of $5.95 per item.

excited to announce the opening The NIBA Lands’ End Business

of the NIBA Lands’ End Business
Outfitters Store. Our partnership
with Lands’ End offers you the op-
portunity to order classic, quality
apparel and merchandise show-
casing the NIBA brand. There is
no need to create an account and
your order can be shipped directly
to your door. Lands’ End will em-
broider the NIBA logo on any item
Outfitters Store offers diverse
styles and high-value apparel with
a hassle-free return policy. Order
today by visiting ces.landsend.
com/NIBABeltingAssn, and be
sure to show off your NIBA wear
in September at the Convention!

Staples Advantage® is the

Preferred Office Supplier of NIBA
By Jessica Burgess, Products & Services Committee,
Stroup & Son Ltd.

A s a NIBA member, you can

start saving today with the
Staples Advantage program. All
members will receive low, con-
tracted pricing on over 30,000
products. Ordering is made easy
through StaplesAdvantage.com.
Here, you will have access to all
the supplies you need, includ-
ing office products, breakroom
supplies, janitorial supplies,
technology supplies, furniture,
eco-friendly products and more.
Orders made through Staples
Advantage will receive an
additional 5% discount when
the total is over $150 and free
delivery on orders over $50.
To start saving by ordering your
supplies from Staples Advan-
tage, contact your Account
Manager, Carly Wronko at
800-950-1257 x3353 or Carly.
Wronko@staples.com

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