Heat-Resistant Conveyor Belts: Built for the Toughest Conditions
In high-temperature environments, standard conveyor belts simply won’t cut it. Whether you’re moving clinker, coke, sintered ore, or hot castings, heat accelerates wear, weakens adhesion, and shortens belt life. That’s why heat-resistant conveyor belts aren’t just a specialty item—they’re a necessity.
At Thaman Rubber Co, we stock a wide range of heat-resistant belting solutions, including trusted products from Fenner Dunlop, to help our customers handle extreme temperatures without compromising performance or uptime.
What Makes a Belt Truly Heat-Resistant?
Heat-resistant belts are engineered to withstand continuous exposure to elevated temperatures without cracking, hardening, or delaminating. The key lies in the cover compound and carcass design. EPDM-based compounds, like Fenner’s OptimaHeat®, offer excellent thermal stability and abrasion resistance, maintaining flexibility even under sustained heat loads of 400°F or more.
For even more extreme conditions—like foundries or cement plants—products like OptimaHeat Xtreme are designed to handle peak temperatures up to 750°F while resisting cracking and splice failure.
Common Applications We Support
Our customers rely on heat-resistant belts for a wide range of demanding operations, including:
- Cement and lime kilns
- Foundry casting lines
- Iron ore and taconite processing
- Coking and calcining plants
- Hot powder and pellet handling
- Enclosed systems with high ambient heat
We understand that each application has its own stressors—whether it’s coarse lumps, abrasive fines, or continuous radiant heat—and we help match the right belt to the job.
Splicing Matters
When it comes to heat-resistant belts, splicing isn’t just a technical detail—it’s a performance factor. Mechanical fasteners and cold vulcanization often fail under heat, leading to joint degradation and system downtime. That’s why we recommend hot vulcanized finger splices for most high-temp applications. They retain up to 90% of the belt’s tensile strength and offer superior durability over time.
What We Stock
We carry a range of heat-resistant belts and components, including:
- Multi-ply and steel-reinforced belts
- EPDM and proprietary cover compounds
- Vulcanized splice kits and materials
- Custom widths and configurations for high-heat systems
Fenner Dunlop belts like DeltaHeat®, Sahara®, and OptimaHeat® are popular choices among our customers, but we also source from other trusted manufacturers to meet specific needs.
Why It Pays to Choose the Right Belt
Heat damage doesn’t just shorten belt life—it can lead to costly shutdowns, reduced throughput, and safety risks. A properly selected and installed heat-resistant belt offers:
- Longer service life
- Lower maintenance costs
- Better splice integrity
- Consistent performance under extreme conditions
We’re here to help you make that choice with confidence. If your operation involves heat, abrasion, or heavy-duty materials, Thaman Rubber Co has the belt—and the expertise—to keep things running. Whether you need a replacement, a system upgrade, or a second opinion, we’re ready to help. Need a heat-resistant belt? Let’s make it happen.