Non-Destructive Diagnostics in the Assessment of Splice Geometry in Steel Cord Conveyor Belts
This study presents the results of an investigation into the potential use of the DiagBelt+ magnetic diagnostic system for assessing the quality of conveyor belt splices. Splices in conveyor belts are susceptible to damage and irregularities resulting from assembly errors, improper vulcanization par...
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| description | This study presents the results of an investigation into the potential use of the DiagBelt+ magnetic diagnostic system for assessing the quality of conveyor belt splices. Splices in conveyor belts are susceptible to damage and irregularities resulting from assembly errors, improper vulcanization parameters, or unfavorable operational conditions. Detecting geometric deviations from the reference standard after splice fabrication can serve as a component of QA/QC systems. Later deviations may indicate material or fabrication defects. To date, applications of the DiagBelt+ system have been limited to locating damage within the belt and its splices. Recently, efforts have been made to extend the system’s functionality to include splice diagnostics. This study was conducted under laboratory conditions on an ST2500 belt featuring five splices (three bias and two straight splices). Data acquisition was performed under various configurations of measurement parameters, including sensor-to-belt distance, belt travel speed, and system sensitivity threshold. For each splice, the signal width was measured and analyzed as a potential indicator of splice geometry and quality. The results indicate that the DiagBelt+ system can be effectively used for splice diagnostics. Work has commenced on automating the splice quality assessment process. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0b66cdee57e141b4b1acd0ea18580b622025-08-20T03:52:57ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-05-01159503410.3390/app15095034Non-Destructive Diagnostics in the Assessment of Splice Geometry in Steel Cord Conveyor BeltsLeszek Jurdziak0Ryszard Błażej1Aleksandra Rzeszowska2Faculty of Geoengineering, Mining and Geology, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Na Grobli 15 St., 50-421 Wrocław, PolandFaculty of Geoengineering, Mining and Geology, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Na Grobli 15 St., 50-421 Wrocław, PolandFaculty of Geoengineering, Mining and Geology, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Na Grobli 15 St., 50-421 Wrocław, PolandThis study presents the results of an investigation into the potential use of the DiagBelt+ magnetic diagnostic system for assessing the quality of conveyor belt splices. Splices in conveyor belts are susceptible to damage and irregularities resulting from assembly errors, improper vulcanization parameters, or unfavorable operational conditions. Detecting geometric deviations from the reference standard after splice fabrication can serve as a component of QA/QC systems. Later deviations may indicate material or fabrication defects. To date, applications of the DiagBelt+ system have been limited to locating damage within the belt and its splices. Recently, efforts have been made to extend the system’s functionality to include splice diagnostics. This study was conducted under laboratory conditions on an ST2500 belt featuring five splices (three bias and two straight splices). Data acquisition was performed under various configurations of measurement parameters, including sensor-to-belt distance, belt travel speed, and system sensitivity threshold. For each splice, the signal width was measured and analyzed as a potential indicator of splice geometry and quality. The results indicate that the DiagBelt+ system can be effectively used for splice diagnostics. Work has commenced on automating the splice quality assessment process.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/9/5034conveyor belt splicesnon-invasive diagnosticsconveyor beltsDiagBelt+ |
| spellingShingle | Leszek Jurdziak Ryszard Błażej Aleksandra Rzeszowska Non-Destructive Diagnostics in the Assessment of Splice Geometry in Steel Cord Conveyor Belts Applied Sciences conveyor belt splices non-invasive diagnostics conveyor belts DiagBelt+ |
| title | Non-Destructive Diagnostics in the Assessment of Splice Geometry in Steel Cord Conveyor Belts |
| title_full | Non-Destructive Diagnostics in the Assessment of Splice Geometry in Steel Cord Conveyor Belts |
| title_fullStr | Non-Destructive Diagnostics in the Assessment of Splice Geometry in Steel Cord Conveyor Belts |
| title_full_unstemmed | Non-Destructive Diagnostics in the Assessment of Splice Geometry in Steel Cord Conveyor Belts |
| title_short | Non-Destructive Diagnostics in the Assessment of Splice Geometry in Steel Cord Conveyor Belts |
| title_sort | non destructive diagnostics in the assessment of splice geometry in steel cord conveyor belts |
| topic | conveyor belt splices non-invasive diagnostics conveyor belts DiagBelt+ |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/9/5034 |
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