Conveyor pulley lagging

Applications

• drive pulleys – where friction matters most

• return, take-up and snub pulleys – protection against wear and material build-up

• quarries, cement plants, asphalt plants, mines, power generation, ports and any conveyor where the belt slips

Lagging types

• Rubber with diamond pattern (also called checker rubber) (small diamond) – most common – fabric belts under medium and lower load

• Square-pattern rubber (square) – fabric belts under medium and lower load

• Large diamond-pattern rubber (large diamond) – long conveyors, large pulleys, heavily loaded belts

• Ceramic lagging (ceramic tiles in rubber) – highest friction – wet, mud, very heavily loaded belts, cement plants and mines

• Lagging in various thicknesses, according to pulley diameter and load.

• The lagging has a bonding layer that ensures a strong rubber-to-metal bond.

• Oil-resistant, food-grade and plain lagging also available to order.

How we work

• removing the old lagging and cleaning the pulley by blasting or grinding

• applying primer and adhesive

• bonding the new lagging and finishing the joints

• we work on site, without removing the pulley, or in our workshop

When is it time for new lagging?

• the belt slips at start-up or under full load

• the lagging is worn, detached or the diamond pattern is worn smooth

• material builds up on the pulley

• the pulley is corroded or worn Conveyor pulleys →

How to request a quote

Send the pulley diameter and width (or shell length), pulley type (drive/return), condition of the existing lagging and a photo. Enquiry form →

FAQ

Rubber or ceramic lagging?

For most conveyors diamond-pattern rubber is sufficient; ceramic pays off with water, mud and high forces on the drive pulley.

Does the pulley have to be removed?

Not necessarily – we also lag pulleys on site.

How long does lagging last?

It depends on operating conditions, material and belt tension – well-applied lagging lasts many times longer than a bare pulley.