What Is Nylon Conveyor Belt

Nylon conveyor belt, also known as nylon canvas conveyor belt, is designed for heavy-duty and long-distance conveying applications.

Its carcass is made of woven nylon fabric in both warp and weft directions, providing excellent flexibility, elasticity and mechanical strength. It performs especially well in systems equipped with trough rollers.

nylon conveyor belt roll for industrial conveying

Key Features of Nylon Conveyor Belt

  • The carcass is made of nylon fabric in both warp and weft directions, ensuring uniform strength and durability
  • Excellent flexibility and elasticity for smooth and stable operation
  • Good trough ability, allowing the belt to work efficiently with all types of trough rollers
  • High tensile strength with strong fatigue resistance for long-term use
  • Superior anti-impact and anti-tearing performance under heavy loading conditions
  • Long service life even in demanding industrial environments

Applications of Nylon Conveyor Belt

Nylon conveyor belts are mainly used for long-distance and heavy-duty conveying of loose density materials with medium or small particle size.

They are suitable for materials such as:

  • Wood chips
  • Grain
  • Coal
  • Cement
  • Powder-like or bulk materials

They are also commonly used in loading and transfer points, where materials may have:

  • Higher density (typically over 2.5 kg/dm³ level applications)
  • Larger particle sizes
  • Drop heights exceeding 1 meter

Thanks to their excellent impact resistance, nylon conveyor belts perform reliably under these demanding conditions.

Advantages in Trough Conveyor Systems

With excellent flexibility and trough ability, nylon conveyor belts adapt well to trough rollers.

This ensures stable material flow, reduces spillage, and improves overall conveying efficiency, especially in long-distance conveyor systems.

Performance Under Impact and Heavy Load Conditions

Nylon conveyor belts are designed to withstand repeated impact and heavy loading.

They are particularly suitable for applications with high drop heights (over 1 meter) and frequent material transfer, where durability and resistance to tearing are critical.

Technical Standards and Compliance

The nylon conveyor belt is manufactured in accordance with international standards for rubber conveyor belts, including:

  • CEMA (Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association)
  • RMA (Rubber Manufacturers Association)
  • AS (Australian Standards)
  • GB (China National Standards)

These standards ensure consistent quality, reliable performance and compatibility with different conveyor systems worldwide.

Technical Specifications of Nylon Canvas Conveyor Belt

Item Unit Index Value
Carcass Material NN80-NN400
No.of Plies 2-6
Tensile Strength N/mm 160-2400
Elongation @ 10% Tensile Strength % ≤2
Adhesion
Strength		 Carcass Ply to Carcass Ply N/mm ≥4.5
Cover to Carcass Ply N/mm ≥3.5
Width mm 300-1800
Length m ≤250

Cover Rubber Properties of Nylon Conveyor Belt

The following table shows the typical cover rubber properties:

Type Tensile Strength Elongation @ Break Abrasion Loss
Mpa % mm³
Normal Condition ≥15.0 ≥350 ≤200
Heavy Abrasive Condition ≥18.0 ≥400 ≤100
Heavy Tearing Condition ≥24.0 ≥450 ≤120

NN conveyor belt for heavy duty applications

Custom Conveyor Belt Selection Based on Your Application

If you are not sure which conveyor belt specification is suitable for your system, feel free to share your application details with us.

Based on your conveying conditions, material characteristics and working environment, we can recommend the most suitable nylon conveyor belt solution to ensure stable and efficient operation.

FAQ – Nylon Conveyor Belt

What is a nylon conveyor belt?

A nylon conveyor belt is a fabric-reinforced conveyor belt made with nylon (NN) carcass layers. It is designed for transporting bulk materials and provides high strength, flexibility, and excellent impact resistance for industrial conveying systems.

What are nylon conveyor belts used for?

Nylon conveyor belts are commonly used for conveying coal, sand, ore, grain, cement, aggregates, fertilizers, and other bulk materials in mining, ports, cement plants, and industrial production lines.

What are the advantages of a nylon conveyor belt?

Nylon conveyor belts offer high tensile strength, excellent flexibility, strong impact resistance, good troughability, and resistance to repeated bending, making them suitable for long-distance conveying systems.

What is the structure of a nylon conveyor belt?

A nylon conveyor belt typically consists of multiple nylon fabric plies covered with rubber layers on the top and bottom surfaces. This construction provides durability, flexibility, and stable load support during operation.

What industries use nylon conveyor belts?

Nylon conveyor belts are widely used in mining, quarrying, cement production, agriculture, ports, power plants, fertilizer manufacturing, and bulk material transportation systems.

What is the difference between a nylon conveyor belt and a polyester conveyor belt?

Nylon conveyor belts provide greater flexibility and impact resistance, while polyester conveyor belts typically offer lower elongation and improved dimensional stability. Nylon belts are often preferred for applications with heavy shock loads.

Are nylon conveyor belts suitable for heavy-duty applications?

Yes, nylon conveyor belts are suitable for heavy-duty conveying conditions. Their strong carcass structure helps absorb impact from heavy or irregular materials and supports demanding operating environments.

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