FLEXCO Turtle Rip Repair Fasteners

The FLEXCO Turtle Rip Repair Fasteners are a temporary repair solution for tears or longitudinal belt rips. They are not intended for joining the ends of conveyor or transmission belts. To use the fasteners, first place a wood support under the belt where the rip is to be repaired. Then, hold the ripped edges together and place the plates 4-6 inches apart with the fastener straddling both sides of the rip. Drive the fastener teeth into the belt and supporting board with a hammer, avoiding the center of the plate. Once the plates are driven, cinch the teeth from the underside, inward toward the rip. Do not continue to hammer the teeth after they are cinched, as excessive hammering will weaken the repair.