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Conveyor Belting in South Africa: Get Free Quotes

Conveyor belting for mines, quarries, ports, plants and warehouses in South Africa. Send one free request and independent belting suppliers quote you directly.

  • Quotes from: Conveyor belting suppliers
  • Area: All nine provinces
  • Cost to you: Free, no obligation
A wide black rubber conveyor belt carrying crushed rock over troughing idlers at a South African quarry
A wide black rubber conveyor belt carrying crushed rock over troughing idlers at a South African quarry

Buying conveyor belting means matching the belt to the material, the tonnage and the duty. ConveyorBelting.co.za is a free quote-request service for South Africa. Tell us what you move and where, and we pass your request to independent belting suppliers, splicing contractors and equipment suppliers who quote you directly. We do not sell belting ourselves. There is no charge and no obligation to accept a quote. Compare several offers on the same specification and choose the supplier that suits your plant.

What conveyor belt is made of

A conveyor belt has three parts: a top cover, a carcass and a bottom cover. The cover protects the carcass from abrasion, cuts, heat and oil. The carcass carries the tension.

  • Textile belting: EP (polyester and nylon) or NN carcasses, rated by ply, for example EP630/4. General-purpose belts follow SANS 1173.
  • Steel-cord belting: ST ratings from ST1000 to ST5400, for long and high-tension overland conveyors.
  • Light belting: PVC and PU belts for packing, food and parcel handling.

Choosing the right belt

Start with the material: lump size, abrasiveness, temperature and whether it is oily or wet. Then give the belt width, length, speed, capacity and incline. Common South African widths are 600, 750, 900, 1050, 1200, 1350, 1500 and 1800 mm.

Cover grade matters. SANS 1173 grades M and N, and DIN W, X, Y and Z or ISO H, D and L, describe abrasion resistance. Tell the supplier if the belt must resist fire, heat or oil. Underground coal needs fire-resistant belting to SANS 971. Match the belt to the pulley diameter and the minimum bend radius, or the carcass will fatigue early. Ask the supplier to confirm the working tension against the belt rating, with a safety factor suited to your splice type.

Splicing, fitting and support

A belt is only as strong as its joint. Endless belts are joined by hot vulcanised splices, cold bonded splices or mechanical fasteners. Hot vulcanising gives the strongest and longest-lasting joint. Light belts often use finger splices.

Ask whether the supplier can splice on site, supply idlers, pulleys and cleaners, and offer maintenance. Good belting only performs on a well-aligned conveyor with correct tension. Belt cleaners, skirting and impact beds at the loading point protect the belt and cut spillage, so mention them if your belt wears quickly at the transfer.

What affects the quote

We do not quote prices here, because each belt is different. These factors drive cost: width, length, carcass type and ply rating, cover thickness and grade, steel cord or textile, special properties such as fire resistance, splicing, delivery and the exchange rate. Always ask for new belting to be compared on the same specification. Also give the site address, since heavy rolls need a crane or forklift to unload, and say when your next planned shutdown is. Suppliers can then plan stock, splicing crews and transport around that date, and tell you honestly if the date is not realistic.

Comparing conveyor belting quotes

Prices change with rubber and steel costs, the exchange rate and stock levels. When quotes arrive, check:

  • Exact specification: width, carcass and strength, cover grade and thickness, or the part number, size and standard.
  • Quantity and units: per metre, per roll, per item or per set, and any minimum order or cutting charge.
  • Lead time: ex stock, or imported or made to order, and how long that takes.
  • Delivery and VAT: transport to site, offloading of heavy rolls, whether VAT is included and how long the price holds.

What to include in your request

  • Belt width, length and number of plies or ST rating
  • Material conveyed, lump size and temperature
  • Speed, capacity, incline and conveyor layout
  • Cover requirements: abrasion, fire, oil or heat
  • Supply only, or supply with splicing and delivery

Frequently asked questions

Are you a conveyor belting supplier?
No. ConveyorBelting.co.za is a free quote-request service. We pass your request to independent suppliers, splicing contractors and equipment suppliers across South Africa. They quote you directly and supply the belting. There is no fee and no obligation to accept any quote.
What information do suppliers need to quote?
Give the belt width, length, material conveyed, lump size, speed, capacity and incline. Add the preferred carcass or ply rating if you know it, cover requirements, and whether you need splicing and delivery. Photos of the old belt markings help a lot.
How do I know which cover grade I need?
Match the cover to the material. Abrasive ore and rock need a high-abrasion grade such as SANS 1173 grade M or DIN W. Mixed or lighter duties can use less demanding grades. A supplier will recommend a cover once they know the material.
Can the supplier splice the belt on site?
Many can, and some independent contractors only splice. Say in your request whether you want supply only, supply and splice, or full installation. Hot vulcanised splicing needs a power supply and a clear working area.

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