RAPPLON High-Performance Flat Belts
RAPPLON flat belts are designed for power transmission, process applications, and roller conveyor drives. They are supplied in open length and, thanks to the QUICKSPLICE method, can be installed directly on the machine as endless belts with an exceptionally strong and dimensionally stable joint.
The RAPPLON product range is extensive, offering suitable solutions even for highly specific applications. The breadth of applications is reflected in the wide variety of available designs.
The belt construction is based on a tensile fabric or foil, coated on both sides. Depending on the belt type, the tensile member is made of polyamide, polyester, or aramid, or of flexible thermoplastic elastomers or polyurethane. The cover materials are even more diverse. Available options include natural or synthetic rubber, chrome-tanned leather, and various thermoplastics in a range of surface finishes. Nonwoven surface materials are also available.
Belt Construction
- Tension member – fabric or foil, or an elastic body
- Bottom cover layer
- Top cover layer
Typical Applications
RAPPLON flat belts are used in a wide range of industrial applications – from classic power transmission to demanding process and conveying functions.
They are typically used in the following industries:
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Paper and Printing Industry
Paper production, converting, printing, and finishing operations -
Packaging Industry
Folding and gluing lines (Folder-Gluer), carton box production -
Logistics and Sorting Systems
Roller conveyor drives, segmented conveyors, robotic workstations -
Textile Industry
Spinning, twisting, winding, and other processes requiring stable belt operation -
Food Processing and Packaging
Applications requiring hygienic design and Food Grade cover materials -
Canning Industry
Precise high-speed can transport -
Wood Processing Industry
Power transmission and conveying applications -
General Machinery
Applications with high speeds and increased demands on stability, precision, and long-term load capacity
Thanks to the wide variety of tension members and cover materials, RAPPLON belts can be optimized for high speeds, precise tracking, energy-efficient operation, and challenging operating conditions, including fluctuating temperatures and loads.
Properties
- Stable operation even at high speeds
- Accurate belt tracking
- High wear resistance of cover materials
- Long service life
- Reduced load on shafts and bearings
- Good shock and vibration damping
- Energy-efficient operation
- Fast installation and minimized downtime – QUICKSPLICE
Stock Materials
For immediate production and dispatch, we keep the belt rolls listed below in stock.
Other materials and designs are available within short lead times from the manufacturer’s warehouse.
| Belt Designation and Code | Top Side Preview | Bottom Side Preview |
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RAPPLON GG E10.30 RRQ FG (FBGG054659)Top side: Bottom side: Product Data Sheet (pdf, 210 kB) |
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RAPPLON TG E04.12 RQ (FBTG054624)Top side: Bottom side: Product Data Sheet (pdf, 94.9 kB) |
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RAPPLON GG E08.20 RRQ (FBGG054614)Top side: Bottom side: Product Data Sheet (pdf, 240 kB) |
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Belt Code Description
The RAPPLON belt designation always consists of a nomenclature and a belt code.
Nomenclature
The nomenclature details the classification of the product according to the Ammeraal Beltech code system for RAPPLON belts.
GG E10.40 RRQ FG
| Code Part | Description |
|---|---|
| G |
Bottom side cover material (pulley side / running side) |
| G |
Top side cover material (back side / transport side) |
| E |
Tensile member material |
| 10 |
Tensile strength in N/mm at 1% elongation Tensile strength in 1/10 N/mm at 6% elongation for non-tensile members |
| .40 |
Total thickness in 1/10 mm |
| R |
Surface finish pulley side / running side (not mentioned for fabrics) |
| R |
Surface finish back side / transport side (not mentioned for fabrics) |
| Q |
Splicing / Joining (C = CLASSIC, Q = QUICKSPLICE) |
| FG |
Additional notes |
Belt Code
Every product has its own unique article code of 10 characters.
FBSF054624
| Code part | Description |
|---|---|
| FB |
Flat belt |
| SF |
Cover material bottom / top |
| 054624 |
Specific item number |
Belt Joints
The type of RAPPLON belt joint depends on the material of the specific belt. Detailed information is provided in the technical documentation of the selected belt.
| Joint Type | Description | Illustration |
|---|---|---|
CLASSIC |
This traditional splicing method involves skiving both ends of the belt and the application of an adhesive. The strength of a classic joint (wedge skive) can be close to the belt strength when performed by skilled and experienced staff. |
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QUICKSPLICE |
The QUICKSPLICE joining system (finger joint) guarantees quick and safe endless joining without the use of any adhesives. Resulting joints are highly flexible and durable. Advantages of QUICKSPLICE:
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Accessories
Guides
Guide profiles ensure direct belt guidance and prevent belt movement on the rollers. The result is a smooth guidance without a polygon effect, which is also suitable for higher speeds.
Profiles made of PVC, polyurethane or polyester are welded or glued to the bottom side of the conveyor belt.
The V-profile can also be used as a transverse carrier or side edge for transporting material.
The most common way of guiding the belt is a V-guide.
| Profile Type | Description | Illustration |
|---|---|---|
Full V-Profile |
The smooth, clean design of the wedge is less prone to contamination. |
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Lightweight V-Profile |
On the bottom side of the belt there is a wedge with pressed teeth, which allow easier bending and thus smaller cylinder diameters than solid wedges. |
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In addition to the V-profiles, the guide profiles can also be square. However, their use is far from numerous. If you are interested in implementing square guide profiles, please contact us.
Optional Additional Modifications
Punching
Punching of conveyor belts is performed for the transport of products using vacuum and for applications with photocell control.
Punching is performed on punching machines, which are able to produce punching in a precisely defined arrangement.
Documents for Download
Related Products
Endless T150, Ne, Pu and Si Belts
Thin flat endless drive belts without a joint for the highest speeds and torques. They are used where belts with a joint cannot be used.
Endless Woven Belts
Endless woven belts made without a joint for the most demanding process applications. They are used where belts with a joint cannot be used.
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Belt Manufacturer Profile
Ammeraal Beltech is a global market leader in the development, manufacturing, and servicing of high-quality, high-performance process and conveyor belts. Its products are used across almost all industries and are supplied to more than 150 countries worldwide.
The company employs more than 3,000 people. Manufacturing takes place in 10 production facilities across Europe, North America, and Asia.
We are an authorized distributor and service partner, operating our own center for the production, assembly, and maintenance of Ammeraal Beltech flat belts and conveyor belts for the region.
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