What effects does slippage have on the service life of PU conveyor belts?

1. Increased wear
During slippage, relative sliding occurs between the conveyor belt and the roller, resulting in increased friction on the contact surface, which accelerates the wear of the conveyor belt. For example, long-term slippage may cause the PU material on the surface of the conveyor belt to quickly become thinner, exposing the internal structure.
Uneven slippage may also cause severe local wear and shorten the overall usable life of the conveyor belt.
2. Increased temperature
Continuous slippage generates a lot of heat, which increases the temperature of the conveyor belt and roller. High temperature accelerates the aging and hardening of PU materials, reducing their flexibility and strength. For example, high temperature may cause cracks in the conveyor belt.
3. Tensile deformation
The tension generated during slippage may cause the conveyor belt to stretch and deform, which will damage its internal structure in the long run, causing it to lose its original elasticity and tension.
4. Damaged joints
If there are joints on the conveyor belt, the additional stress generated by slippage may cause the joints to loosen, crack, or even fall off, thus affecting the integrity of the conveyor belt.
5. Reduced power transmission efficiency
Slippage means that power cannot be effectively transmitted from the drive device to the conveyor belt, which will increase the load on the motor and indirectly affect the service life of the conveyor belt. For example, the motor may fail if it runs at high load for a long time, which will have an adverse effect on the operation of the conveyor belt.
6. Increased maintenance costs
Frequent maintenance and replacement of parts caused by slippage will increase the operating costs of the enterprise.