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FLEXCO Turtle Rip Repair Fasteners Operating instructions

  • Hello! I have reviewed the instructions for the Flexco Rip Repair Fastener X0060. This document details the proper steps for using the fastener for temporary repairs of belt rips, including the type of support needed and how to secure the teeth of the fastener. I am here to help you if you have any questions about the instructions or the use of this device.
  • Can these fasteners be used to join the ends of conveyor belts?
    What type of support should be used when installing the fasteners?
    How should the fasteners be placed on the rip?
2525 Wisconsin Avenue • Downers Grove, IL 60515-4200 U.S.A.
Tel: 1-630-971-0150 • Fax: 1-630-971-1180 • E-mail: info@exco.com
Visit www.flexco.com for other Flexco locations and products.
©2012 Flexible Steel Lacing Company. Turtle® is a registered trademark. 12-13.
For Reorder: X0060
Turtle® Rip Repair Fasteners
For Temporary Repair of Tears or Longitudinal Belt Rips
(NOT for use in joining the ends of conveyor or transmission belts)
1. Place a wood support under belt where
rip is to be repaired. Do not install Turtle®
fasteners using the conveyor pulley or other
metal surface as support, as fastener teeth
would not be properly cinched.
2. While holding ripped edges together place
plates 4-6° apart with the fastener straddling
both sides of the rip. A Turtle fastener may
also be used at the end of a rip to prevent
continued tearing.
X0060
3. Drive fastener teeth into the belt and
supporting board with a hammer. Avoid
hitting the center of the plate.
4. Aer plates are driven, cinch teeth from
underside, inward toward rip.
NOTE: When fastener teeth are cinched,
do not continue to hammer—excessive
hammering will weaken the repair.
2525 Wisconsin Avenue • Downers Grove, IL 60515-4200 U.S.A.
Tel: 1-630-971-0150 • Fax: 1-630-971-1180 • E-mail: info@exco.com
Visit www.flexco.com for other Flexco locations and products.
©2012 Flexible Steel Lacing Company. Turtle® is a registered trademark. 12-13.
For Reorder: X0060
Turtle® Rip Repair Fasteners
For Temporary Repair of Tears or Longitudinal Belt Rips
(NOT for use in joining the ends of conveyor or transmission belts)
1. Place a wood support under belt where
rip is to be repaired. Do not install Turtle®
fasteners using the conveyor pulley or other
metal surface as support, as fastener teeth
would not be properly cinched.
2. While holding ripped edges together place
plates 4-6° apart with the fastener straddling
both sides of the rip. A Turtle fastener may
also be used at the end of a rip to prevent
continued tearing.
X0060
3. Drive fastener teeth into the belt and
supporting board with a hammer. Avoid
hitting the center of the plate.
4. Aer plates are driven, cinch teeth from
underside, inward toward rip.
NOTE: When fastener teeth are cinched,
do not continue to hammer—excessive
hammering will weaken the repair.
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