Abrasion Resistant Conveyor Belt Manufacturer in China

TIANTIE INDUSTRIAL manufactures abrasion resistant conveyor belts for continuous handling of ore, aggregates, cement, and other abrasive bulk materials. Our abrasion resistant fabric conveyor belts combine controlled rubber mixing with measurable cover performance to reduce surface wear and support dependable operation in demanding conveying systems.

What Is Abrasion Resistant Fabric Conveyor Belt

An abrasion resistant fabric conveyor belt is a rubber conveyor belt built with a textile carcass and wear-resistant covers. It is designed for continuous handling of abrasive bulk materials while the fabric layers provide tensile strength and the covers resist progressive surface loss.

Abrasion resistance is commonly expressed by the volume of rubber removed during a standardized wear test. Under identical test conditions, a lower abrasion-loss value indicates less material loss, while actual belt life also depends on cover thickness, loading conditions, speed, and maintenance.

Example of premature belt failure caused by abrasion highlights the importance of accurate conveyor belt life calculation

Abrasion Resistant Conveyor Belt Cover Grades

Cover grades use defined tensile strength, elongation, and abrasion-loss limits to describe rubber performance under standardized laboratory conditions. Grade codes and requirements vary between standards, so each order follows the specific standard edition and cover performance stated in the confirmed technical specification.

ISO 10247:1990

Service ClassificationGradeTensile StrengthElongation at BreakMaximum Abrasion LossHardness
Severe Cut and GougeH≥24.0 MPa≥450%≤120 mm³60 ± 5 Shore A
Severe AbrasionD≥18.0 MPa≥400%≤100 mm³60 ± 5 Shore A
Moderate AbrasionL≥15.0 MPa≥350%≤200 mm³65 ± 5 Shore A

GOST 20-85

GradeTensile StrengthElongation at BreakMaximum Abrasion LossHardness
A≥24.5 MPa≥450%≤160 mm³40–60 Shore A
B≥19.6 MPa≥400%≤160 mm³50–70 Shore A
N≥15.0 MPa≥400%≤100 mm³55–75 Shore A
C≥10.0 MPa≥150%≤200 mm³50–70 Shore A
M≥14.7 MPa≥350%≤150 mm³45–65 Shore A

JIS K 6322:1999

GradeTensile StrengthElongation at BreakMaximum Abrasion Loss
P≥8.0 MPa≥300%≤400 mm³
G≥14.0 MPa≥400%≤250 mm³
S≥18.0 MPa≥450%≤200 mm³
A≥14.0 MPa≥400%≤150 mm³

BS 490-1:1990

GradeTensile StrengthElongation at BreakMaximum Abrasion LossHardness
M24≥24.0 MPa≥450%≤150 mm³
N17≥17.0 MPa≥400%≤150 mm³
B≥15.0 MPa≥350%≤150 mm³60 ± 5 Shore A

American Cover Grades

GradeTensile StrengthElongation at BreakMaximum Abrasion LossHardness
RMA 1≥17.0 MPa≥450%≤150 mm³60 ± 5 Shore A
RMA 2≥14.0 MPa≥400%≤175 mm³65 ± 5 Shore A

DIN 22102 / DIN 22131

GradeTensile StrengthElongation at BreakMaximum Abrasion LossHardness
W≥18.0 MPa≥400%≤90 mm³60 ± 5 Shore A
X≥25.0 MPa≥450%≤120 mm³60 ± 5 Shore A
Y≥20.0 MPa≥400%≤150 mm³60 ± 5 Shore A
Z≥15.0 MPa≥350%≤250 mm³60 ± 5 Shore A

AS 1333:1994

GradeTensile StrengthElongation at BreakMaximum Abrasion LossHardness
A≥17.0 MPa≥400%≤70 mm³60 ± 5 Shore A
M≥24.0 MPa≥450%≤125 mm³60 ± 5 Shore A
TDOZ≥23.0 MPa≥550%≤125 mm³64 ± 5 Shore A
N≥17.0 MPa≥400%≤200 mm³60 ± 5 Shore A

Rubber Mixing Technology for Abrasion-Resistant Covers

Abrasion-resistant cover rubber is produced through an established internal compound system and a centralized rubber mixing control center. Digital batch preparation, controlled mixing temperature, proportioned additive dosing, uniform dispersion, and managed storage help preserve the required processing state and physical properties before the compound enters belt production.

1.1tiantie Industrial rubber compounding professional process
mixing process
.Rubber after Mixing

Digital Batch Preparation Reduces Material Deviation

The rubber mixing control center digitally manages the material requirements and total weight for each production batch. This centralized preparation method reduces variation caused by manual operation and provides a more accurate material basis for the subsequent mixing process.

Precise Process Control Stabilizes Rubber Properties

The control center monitors and adjusts the rubber temperature throughout the mixing cycle. Curing agents, accelerators, and other additives are incorporated according to controlled internal proportions, reducing deviations that could affect compound hardness, processing behavior, and abrasion-related physical properties.

Uniform Dispersion Reduces Localized Weakness

Controlled internal mixing distributes the compound components throughout the rubber mass. More uniform dispersion reduces localized differences in hardness and mechanical properties, helping the finished cover rubber maintain consistent performance across the conveyor belt surface.

Managed Storage Preserves the Compound Before Use

After mixing, sheeting, and cooling, the prepared rubber compound is identified by batch and transferred to the warehouse for storage rather than entering calendering immediately. It is released according to the production schedule, helping protect its processing condition before the next manufacturing stage.

Belt Construction Related to Abrasion Performance

The top cover is the main part of the belt exposed to material abrasion. Its rubber performance and thickness determine the available wear layer, while the fabric carcass and bottom cover maintain the strength and integrity of the complete belt.

Abrasion-Resistant Top Cover

The top cover directly contacts the conveyed material. Its abrasion-loss requirement defines the wear performance of the rubber under the specified test method, while the confirmed cover thickness determines how much rubber remains available before the fabric carcass is exposed.

Fabric Carcass

The fabric carcass provides the tensile strength and load-bearing capacity required by the conveyor belt. It supports the abrasion-resistant cover during operation but does not directly determine the tested abrasion performance of the material-contact surface.

Bottom Cover

The bottom cover protects the pulley-side fabric carcass and completes the rubber-covered belt structure. Its thickness and rubber requirements follow the confirmed belt specification, but it is not the primary layer used to evaluate material-side abrasion resistance.

Abrasion Loss Testing for Conveyor Belt Cover Rubber

The abrasion test compares the sample mass before and after controlled wear. The recorded mass difference is converted according to the applicable test method, producing an abrasion-loss result expressed in cubic millimetres.

1

Prepare the Rubber Sample

A cylindrical specimen is taken from the cover rubber according to the applicable sampling requirements. The specimen diameter is controlled at 16 ± 0.2 mm, and its thickness is not less than 6 mm.

2

Record the Initial Weight

The prepared specimen is placed on the measuring balance, and its weight before abrasion is recorded. The sample identification and other data required by the selected test method are recorded at the same time.

3

Run the Abrasion Test

The specimen is installed in the abrasion tester and subjected to the abrasive surface, applied load, travel distance, and operating conditions specified by the applicable test method.

4

Record the Final Weight

After the abrasion cycle is completed, the specimen is removed from the tester and weighed again under the same measurement conditions. The recorded value is used as the sample weight after abrasion.

5

Calculate the Abrasion Loss

The difference between the initial and final sample weights is calculated according to the formula specified by the applicable test method. The resulting rubber volume loss is reported in mm³.

Send Us Your Abrasion Requirement

Share your applicable standard, cover grade, or required abrasion-loss value for quotation and production confirmation.

Common Applications of Abrasion Resistant Conveyor Belts

Abrasion resistant conveyor belts are used for continuous handling of coarse, sharp, and heavy bulk materials at loading, transfer, and conveying sections.

Belt conveyors in a cement mine. Mining industry in quarry. Belt conveyors in a cement mine. Mining industry in quarry. coal conveyor belt close view

Mining and Ore Handling

Used for conveying iron ore, copper ore, gold ore, and other mined materials between crushers, screens, stockpiles, and processing equipment.

quarry conveyor belt with gravel

Quarry and Aggregate Plants

Suitable for transporting crushed stone, granite, limestone, gravel, and aggregates through crushing, screening, feeding, and storage systems.

cement chevron Conveyor belt

Cement Material Conveying

Applied to limestone, clay, gypsum, clinker, and other abrasive materials in cement raw-material preparation and conveying systems.

Coal on a conveyor belt. Coal on a conveyor belt being loaded onto a ship, the coal has motion blur

Coal and Coke Handling

Used in coal mines, preparation plants, power stations, and coking facilities for conveying coal, coke, and related bulk materials.

Steel & Metallurgy Industry

Steel Plants and Bulk Material Terminals

Suitable for conveying ore, sinter, pellets, coke, and mineral materials in steel plants, stockyards, ports, and loading terminals.

hot ash on heat resistant conveyor belts

Slag and Foundry Material Conveying

Used for conveying slag, foundry sand, metal residues, and other abrasive bulk materials generated during metal processing.

FAQs

Can you produce the belt according to our existing specification?

Yes. Production can follow your existing datasheet, drawing, belt marking, approved sample, or project specification. The cover grade, abrasion requirement, cover thickness, carcass strength, dimensions, and other order details are confirmed before production.

Is cover thickness the same as abrasion resistance?

No. Abrasion loss reflects the wear performance of the rubber compound, while cover thickness determines the amount of rubber available above the fabric carcass. These are separate specification items.

Can the top and bottom cover thicknesses be different?

Yes. The top cover is generally specified according to the material-contact side, while the bottom cover protects the pulley-side carcass. Their thicknesses can be produced separately according to the confirmed belt specification.

Does a lower abrasion-loss value always mean a more suitable belt?

Not necessarily. Under the same test method, a lower value indicates less rubber volume loss. However, the required value should follow your existing belt specification, operating standard, project requirement, or replacement schedule.

Can abrasion resistant conveyor belts handle hot materials?

Abrasion resistance does not automatically provide heat resistance. Hot clinker, freshly discharged slag, and other heated materials require a separately confirmed operating temperature and heat-resistant cover specification.

Can the same abrasion-resistant cover be used with different carcass strengths?

Yes. Cover performance and carcass strength are separate specification items. The abrasion-resistant cover can be combined with different fabric constructions and strength ratings according to the confirmed belt requirements.

Need an Abrasion Resistant Conveyor Belt for Your Application?

Send us your existing belt specification, technical datasheet, drawing, or project requirements. TIANTIE INDUSTRIAL will review the details and provide a corresponding production proposal and quotation.

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