Conveyor Belt Splicing and Tracking
A belt that runs off centre wears itself out and a bad splice fails under load, both stopping production. This course covers splicing, tensioning and tracking belts correctly.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01How belts fail and what it costs when they do
- 02Belt construction, ratings and selection
- 03Tracking: causes of mistracking and systematic correction
- 04Tension, take up systems and setting them correctly
- 05Mechanical fasteners and when they are appropriate
- 06Vulcanised splicing preparation and execution
- 07Pulleys, idlers, scrapers, inspection and life prediction
What you will gain
- Diagnose why a belt is running off centre
- Adjust tracking systematically rather than by trial
- Prepare and execute mechanical and vulcanised splices
- Set tension correctly for the drive and load
- Maintain pulleys, idlers and scrapers
- Inspect belts and predict remaining life
Who should attend
- Conveyor and plant maintenance technicians
- Millwrights and fitters
- Production supervisors in bulk handling
- Maintenance planners
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Mar 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 10 to 12 May 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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