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IS 15143 (2002): Conveyor Belting of Elastomeric and Steel

Cord Construction for Underground Mines and Such Other
Hazardous Applications [PGD 31: Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners
Accessories]
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CONVEYOR BELTING OF ELASTOMERIC AND STEEL
CORD CONSTRUCTION FOR UNDERGROUND
MINES AND SUCH OTHER HAZARDOUS
APPLICATIONS —SPECIFICATION
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BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002
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i September 2002 Price Group 12
Pulleys and Belts Sectional Committee, BP 29
FOREWORD
This Indian Standard was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by the Pulleys and
Belts Sectional Committee had been approved by the Basic and Production Engineering Division Counci 1.
A standard on specification for conveyor belting of elastomeric and steel cord construction for underground
mines and such other hazardous application was felt necessary to give satisfactory quality of this special purpose
conveyor belting.This standard will be useful for application under hazardous conditions, such as, in underground
mines application and in places subjected to fire hazards.
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final value,
observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accordance with
1S2: 1960 ‘Rules for rounding off numerical values (revised)’. The number of significant places retained in the
rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.
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Indian Standard
CONVEYOR BELTING OF ELASTOMERIC AND STEEL
CORD CONSTRUCTION FOR UNDERGROUND
MINES AND SUCH OTHER HAZARDOUS
APPLICATIONS — SPECIFICATION
1 SCOPE and the user, the width of the belting shall at no point
vary from the nominal width by more than the given
This standard covers the requirement for fire resistant
in Table 1.
conveyor belting made from tire resistant elastomeric
compounds and steel cord reinforcement for use in
Table 1 Tolerance on Belt Width
underground mines and such other hazardous
applications where risk of fire is involved. Alldimensionsinmillimetres.
(Clause 3.2.1)
2 REFERENCES Nominal Maximum Nominal Maximum
Belt Width Tolerance Belt Width Tolerance
2.1 The following Indian Standards contain provisions
800 +8 1500 ● 12
which through reference in this text, constitute 900 *9 1600 * 12
provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, 1000 & 10 1800 i 14
the additions indicated were valid. All standards are 1050 i 10 2000 ● 14
1200 *11 2200 ● 15
subject to revision, and parties to agreement based on
1350 * 12 2400 * 15
this standard are encouraged to investigate the possi- 1400 & 12 2.500 * 15
bility of applying the most recent editions of the
standards indicated below:
3.2.2 Edge Width Free of Cord
IS No. Title
At each edge of the belting the distance between the
3400 Methods of test for vulcanized
edge and the outer surface of the outer cord shall be
rubbers:
not less than 15 mm and not more than 50 mm from
(Part 1): 1987 Tensile stress-strain properties
edge of belting.
(second revision)
(Part 2): 1995 Hardness (second revision) 3.3 Thickness of Belt and Covers
(Part 3): 1987 Abrasion resistance using a rotating
cylindrical drum device ($irst Specified nominal = Nominal top cover thickness
revision) belt thickness + Nominal bottom cover
3 DIMENSIONS thickness + Nominal cord
diameter.
3.1 Length 3.3.1 The methods of measuring belt thickness and
cover thickness shall be in accordance with Annex A
The length of belt and tolerance thereon shall be in
and Annex B, respectively.
accordance with the following requirements:
,
3.3.2 Tolerance on Total BeIt Thickness
a) The length of belt shall be free from factory
made splices. For belt thickness <20 mm is + 10 percent
NOTE — This requirement may be waived by the
–1.Omm
i purchaser so that a single splice is permitted.
For belt thickness 220 mm is + 10 percent
b) There shall be no negative tolerance on belt –1.5mm ..
manufactured to a length specified by the
The difference between any two of the measurements
purchaser.
taken shall not exceed 10 percent of the mean belt
NOTE — Wheremultiplerollsaresuppliedfor use on a thickness.
given conveyor, the ‘no negative’ tolerance applies only
to the overall length. 3.3.3 Cover Thickness
3.2 Width 3.3.3.1 The cover thickness at any one point is the
distance from the outer surface of the cord to the
3.2.1 Tolerance on Belt Width surface of the belt. The specified cover thickness shal I
Unless otherwise agreed to between the manufacturer include any transverse reinforcement. The mean cover
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thickness shall be within –1.0 mm and +1.5 mm of 4.2 Steel Cord
the specified nominal cover thickness.
4.2.1 The cords shall consist of wire ropes, constructed
3.3.3.2 Where visual examination of vertical cord to withstand the effects of flexing during the life of
position indicates the necessity of measuring cover belting. The tolerance on the chosen diameter of the
thickness above or below several individual cords, this cords shall be as given in Table 3.
shall be carried out, using a steel ruler graduated in
0.5 mm or a depth gauge but ignoring any local surface 4.2.2 The method of determining cord diameter shall
unevenness (for example, brands). The cover thickness be in accordance with Annex C.
above or below any cord shall not vary from mean
4.2.3 The wires of the raw cord shall be protected
cover thickness by more than + 1.5 mm.
against corrosion during transport, storage and coated,
4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS if necessary, to provide the required adhesion.
4.3 Belt Data
4.1 Construction
4.3.1 The following data shall be specified by the
The belting shall primarily consist of one layer of
supplier when either applying or tendering for a
longitudinal steel cords embedded in fire resistant
specific application:
compounds. Additional transverse reinforcements may
be included. The whole belt shall be cured or a) Minimum belt strength in kN/m,
vulcanized together in accordance with the best b) Nominal belt thickness and nominal cover
manufacturing practice. The belt edges shall be thickness in mm,
completely sealed against ingress of moisture by fire c) Nominal cord diameter in mm and cord
resistant compounds. Suggested parameters of constructions,
conveyor belting are given in Table 2.
d) Minimum cord strength in kN,
Table 2 Designation and Suggested Parameters of Conveyor Belting of

Elastomeric and Steel Cord Construction
(Clause 4.1)
Belting Steel Cord Number
Designa- Belting
tion Reinforcement Belt Width, mm
Cord Cord 600 650 750 800 850 1000 1050 1200 1400 1500 1600 18002000220025003000 3500
Break- Pitch,
ing mm
Force,
Min
kN
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20)
ST 500 7.3 13.8 42 45 52 56 63 70 74 84 99 106 113 128 142 156 178 215 219
ST 560 8.2 13.8 42 45 52 56 63 70 74 84 99 106 113 128 142 156 178 215 219
ST 630 9.3 13.8 42 45 52 56 63 70 74 84 99 106 113 128 142 156 178 215 219
ST710 10,3 13.8 42 45 52 56 63 70 74 84 99 106 113 128 142 156 178 215 219
ST 800 11.6 13.8 42 45 52 56 63 70 74 84 99 106 113 128 142 156 178 215 219
ST 900 14.7 15.3 37 40 47 50 56 63 66 76 89 96 102 115 128 141 161 193 207
ST 1000 16.5 15.3 37 40 47 50 56 63 66 76 89 96 102 115 128 141 161 193 207
ST 1120 18.5 15.3 37 40 47 50 56 63 66 76 89 96 102 115 128 141 161 193 207
ST 1250 20.6 15.3 37 40 47 50 56 63 66 76 89 96 102 115 128 141 161 193 207
ST 1400 23.1 15.3 37 40 47 50 56 63 66 76 89 96 102 115 128 141 161 193 207
ST 1600 29.1 17.3 33 36 42 45 50 56 59 67 79 85 90 102 113 124 142 171 183
ST 1800 32.7 17,3 33 36 42 45 50 56 59 67 79 85 90 102 113 124 142 171 183
ST 2000 36.4 17.3 33 36 42 45 50 56 59 67 79 85 90 102 113 124 142 171 183
ST 2240 41.0 17.3 33 36 42 45 50 56 59 67 79 85 90 102 113 124 142 171 183
ST2400 51.1 19.4 30 32 37 40 45 50 52 60 70 75 81 91 101 111 127 152 163
ST 2600 57.1 19.4 30 32 37 40 45 50 52 60 70 75 81 91 101 111 127 152 163
ST 3150 64.6 19.4 30 32 37 40 45 50 52 60 70 75 81 91 101 111 127 152 163
ST 3550 72.8 19.4 30 32 37 40 45 50 52 60 70 75 81 91 101 111 127 152 163
ST 4000 82.0 19.4 30 32 37 40 45 50 52 60 70 75 81 91 101 111 127 152 163
ST 4500 92.3 19.4 30 32 37 40 45 50 52 60 70 75 81 91 101 111 127 152 163
ST5000 102,0 19,4 — — — — 45 50 52 60 713 75 81 91 101 111 127 152 163
ST 5500 113.5 19.4 — — — — 45 50 52 60 70 75 81 91 101 Ill 127 152 163
ST 6000 133.0 20.0 — — — — 43 48 50 58 68 73 78 88 98 108 123 148 158
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e) Nominal cord pitch in mm, and a) For lengths less than 50 m, no spliced joints
t) Nominal belt width in mm and number of shall be permitted;
cords. b) For lengths over 50 m, not more than one
spliced joint shall be permitted. Where a
Table 3 Tolerance on Cord Diameter
spliced joint is permitted it shall be not less
(Clause 4.2. 1) than 20 m from either end; and
c) The manufacture shall noti~ the user of the
Cord Diameter Tolerance
mm Percent
position in the belt length of any spliced joint
<3.35 +6, –1 made during manufacturing.
23.35 to <6.30 +5, –1
>6.30 +4, –1 5 WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH
5.1 Freedom from Defects

4.4 Cord Pitch
The surface of finished belting shall be free from
4.4.1 Cords should be evenly spaced across the width blisters, pitting or other major surface flaws and shall
of the belting. When belting is tested in accordance be completely sealed against ingress of moisture.
with the method given in Annex D, the tolerance on
any individual cord pitch compared to the average cord 6 SAMPLING
pitch shall be + 1.5 mm, except that 5 percent of the
6.1 Selection of the Test Samples
cords may exceed this tolerance by not more than 10
percent of the mean spacing. If a manufacturer submit a sample to the testing
laboratory (for example, DGMS etc) for type test or to
4.4.2 In addition, no part of the outer cords shall be
check the requirements as per the specification, the
less than 15 mm or greater than 50 mm from the edge
sample may, at the option of the testing laboratory be
of the belting and the variation in the edge rubber selected by the manufacturer. When tests are being
thickness shall be not more than 10 mm on any one performed or witnessed by the testing laboratory as a
edge. check that normal supplies are in compliance with
this specification, the sample shall be selected by the
4.5 Joints in Cord
testing laboratory. A sample shall not be tested less
Cord joints shall be avoided as far as possible. In any than 48 h after completion of manufacture.
length of finished belting, the number of individual
6.2 Length of Sample
spliced cord joints permitted shall be as follows:
6.2.1 For Belting of 1600 kN/m Width and Above
a) Not more than one joint in any one cord,
b) Not more than one-cord joint per 10 m of For belting with top and bottom covers which are
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belting, identical, the overall length of the sample shall be

13.0 m. To facilitate handling/transportation, the
c) Not more than one-cord joint in belts
sample may be supplied, subject to agreement between
containing up to 50 cords,
the manufacturer and the testing laboratory in the
d) Not more than two-cord joints in belts following pre-cut lengths:
containing 51 to 100 cords, and
e) Not more than three-cord joints in belts a) Two pieces, 4.0 m long x 1050 mm wide for
high energy propane burner tests; and
containing over 100 cords.
b) One piece 5.0 m long x full belt width for
4.6 Spliced Joints the remaining tests.
4.6.1 Approval If required by the testing laboratory, belting shall be
supplied as pre-cut test pieces of specified dimensions
For fire resistant conveyor beking, the strength of the
and quantity.
spliced joints, the splicing procedure and the splicing
materials shall be as per the agreement between the For belting with top and bottom cover which are not
user and the manufacturer, identical, the overall length of the sample shal I be
17.0 m. As in above, the sample may be supplied in
4.6.2 Conditions of Supply the following pre-cut lengths.
Where necessary, two lengths of finished belting may a) Three pieces 4.0 m long x 1 050 mm wide
be joined with a spliced joint to make up an individual for the high energy propane burner tests.
length as specified by the purchaser (see 3.1), subject
to the following conditions: the remaining tests.
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1f requested by the testing laboratory, belting shall be

supplied as pre-cut test pieces of specified dimensions
and quantity. 7.2.1 Cord Pull-Out Strength
6.2.2 For Belting Below 1600 kN/m Width When tested in accordance with the method given in
Annex F, the minimum allowable cord pull-out
For belting with top and bottom covers which are strength shaIl be calculated in kN/m of cord length as
identical, the overall length of the sample shall be follows :
9 m. To facilitate handling/transpot-tation, the sample
may be supplied in the following pre-cut lengths, a) For belts of 1 600 kN/m width and above,
subject to agreement between the manufacturer and (8d + 38) kN/m of cord length,
the testing laboratory: b) For belts below 1600 kN/m width,
(16d) kN/m of cord length,
a) Two pieces 2.0 m long x 900 mm wide for
the low energy propane burner tests; and where d is the nominal cord diameter in mm.
b) One piece 5.0 m long x full belt width for 7.2.2 Cover Adhesion
the remaining tests.
The mean adhesion strength between cover and bonder
If requested by the testing laboratory, belting shall be layer shall not be less than 10 kN/m width, when tested
supplied as pre-cut test pieces of specified dimensions in accordance with the method given in Annex G.
and quantity.
7.3 Cover Compound Properties
For beking with top and bottom covers which are not
identical, the overall length of the sample shall be 11.0 The belt cover shall be tested for the following
m. As in above, the sample may be supplied in the properties in accordance with the method given in
following pre-cut lengths. Annex H :
a) Three pieces 2.0 m long x 900 mm wide for Tensile strength 16 MPa, Min
the low. energy propane burner tests. Elongation at break 350 percent, Min
Hardness’) 70+ 5 IRHD (or equivalent)
the remaining tests.
Abrasion resistance 200 mm3, Ma
If requested by the testing laboratory, beking shall be
supplied as pre-cut test pieces of specified dimensions NOTE — With ageing the characteristics ofcover compound can
change.
and quantity.
7 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM AND TESTS 7.4 Troughability
Manufacturers shall establish and maintain a quality When tested in accordance with the method given in
control system. The system shall ensure that the Annex J, minimum troughablity value shal I be as
manufactured products meet the requirements of this specified in Table 4 for the appropriate trough ing
specification. angle.
7.1 Tensile Strength of Belt and Cords Table 4 Troughability

7.1.1 The breaking strength of the belt shall be Troughability Angle, Degrees Troughability, Mirs
calculated from the breaking strength of the cords. (1) (2)
s 20
The measured cord strength shall not be less than the 0.05
>20 s25 0.07
minimum cord strength as given in Table 2. >25 <30 0.09
>30 <35 0.11
Cord strength (kN) x No. of cords >35 <40 0,14
Belt strength = >40 <45 0.17
Belt width (m) >45 <50 0.21
>50 <55 0,23
Unit of belt strength is kN/m of belt width.
7.5 Electrical Resistance
7.1.2 The testing for cord strength shall be carried
out on either of the following: Electrical resistance shall be measured in accordance
with the method given in Annex K and the average
a) Embedded cord (in accordance with the
value on both the upper and lower surface of the belting
method given in Annex E), and
b) Unprocessed cord (subject to agreement
between supplier and user). 1)The equivalent shore A vaiue k 70°.
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shall be not greater than 3x 10*C?.This figure shall results recorded up to the time of termination shal I be
also represent a maximum during the working life of reported.
the belt.
7.6.4 Low Ener~ Propane Burner Test
7.6 Fire Test Requirements Steel cord belts shall be tested by low energy propane
t
burner test method given in Annex P for belts below
I 7.6.1 Drum Friction Test
1600 kN/m width.
a) The belting shall be tested by the method
described in Annex L and there shall be no 7.6.4.1 Acceptance criteria
flame or glow on any part of any one of the When tested in accordance with the method given in
test pieces during or after each test. Annex P the belting shall be self-extinguishing, after
b) Temperature measurements of the surface of the propane flame has been removed, all combustion
the drum taken during each test shall not shall cease and a minimum of 250 mm long full width
exceed 325”C. portion on each test piece shall remain undamaged at
the completion of the test.
7.6.2 Spirit Burner Flame Test
The belting shall be tested by the method described in 7.7 Tracking
Annex M. When the belting is tested in accordance When running on correctly aligned customer
with Annex M, the average duration of the visible conveyor equipment and after due efforts have been
flame shall not exceed 3 s and the average duration of made to align the belting centrally on the equipment,
the visible afterglow shall not exceed 10 s, for both the belting shall not move sideways at any point on
longitudinal and transverse direction. The duration the equipment by more than the values as given in
of the visible flame of any test piece shall not exceed Table 5.
10 s and the duration of the visible afterglow of any
test piece shall not exceed 15 s. Table 5 Tracking Values
7.6.3 The High Energv Propane Burner Tests Size (Width in mm) Values
(1) (2)
Steel cord belts shall be tested by the high energy UP to 800 Not more than *40 mm
propane burner test method given in Annex N for belts Above 800 up to I 600 Not more than + 5 percent 01’
of 1 600 kN/m width and above. the belting width
Above 1600 Not more than *80 mm
7.6.3.1 Acceptance criteria
7.8 Dynamic Cord Pull-Out Fatigue Resistance
When tested in accordance with the method given in
Annex N the belt shall meet one of the following When tested in accordance with the method given in
requirements in each test run : Annex Q, using a cyclic load range between 3.6 and
a) The length of belting remaining undamaged 36 percent of the nominal static pull out for a given
over its full width (N-8) shall be greater than cord diameter, there shall be no evidence of cord pull
2250 mm. out after completion of 10000 cycles.
I b) The maximum average temperature rise
8 MARKING
(N-9) shall not exceed 90”C, the length of
belting consumed (N-1O) shall not exceed 8.1 Belting shall be permanently marked using
2000 mm and the length of belting remaining characters 20 to 50 mm high. Each group of marking
undamaged over its full width (N-8) shall shall be parallel to the belt edge and shall include the
exceed 250 mm. following information:
c) The maximum average temperature rise
1 (N-9) shall not exceed 80”C, the length of a) Designation of the belting (Table 2);
belting consumed (N-1 O) shall not exceed b) Grade of the belting in accordance with the
2250 mm and the length of belting remaining approval number of the statutory authority,
undamaged over its full width (N-8) shall where applicable;
exceed 250 mm. c) Thickness of the top cover followed by the
If none of the above acceptance criteria have been met thickness of the bottom cover expressed in
the belt sample be reported as having failed to comply mm (see 3.3.2);
with the requirement of the specification. In the event d) The approval number of regulatory authority,
I of test run being terminated prematurely (N-7.2) the where applicable to the grade of belting;
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e) Manufacturer’s serial number; The marking shall be on one edge only, at intervals of
d...,,
f) Yearofmanufacture; not more than 5 m, approximately 100 mm from and f
,.#
parallel to the belt edge (see Fig. 1).
g) Manufacturer’s identification or trade-mark;
NOTE— Manufacturers making a statement of compliance with
and
this standard on a product, packaging or promotional material ,,
.,,
h) Progressive station numbers. related to that product are advised to ensure that such compliance 4
is capable of being verified.
Example
The following shows a marking scheme in the sequence required:
IS 15143ST 800 FR-U 96 XYZ 10033 01 MFG. CODE 1
Designation
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Belt grade for
underground
application
Cover thickness
Approval number
Serial number
Year of manufacture
Manufacturer
Progressive station
8.2 BIS Certification Marking granted to manufacturers or producers maybe obtained

from the Bureau of Indian Standards.
8.2.1 Belting may also be marked with the Standard
Mark. 9 STORAGE AND HANDLING
8.2.2 The use of the Standard Mark is governed by Conveyor beking shall be stored under conditions that
the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards do not adversely affect the properties of the belting.
Act, 1986 and the Rules and Regulations made Conveyor belting shall be handled during transit and
thereunder. The details of conditions under which the in storage in such a manner as to avoid damage to the
licence for the use of the Standard Mark may be belting and not create a hazard. >
5000 .
100 ,-
1 +
:1s 15f43 ST 600 M96 )W2 10033 94 BELIEX 1 tsJ5f4a ST aoo M96 m 10033 94 BELTEX 1
All dimensions in mill imetres.
FIG. 1 MARKINGOFBELTING
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ANNEX A
(Clause 3.3.1)
METHOD FOR DETERMINING THICKNESS OF BELTING ACROSS THE BELT WIDTH
A-1 SCOPE A-4 TEST SPECIMEN

This Annex sets out a method for determining the A 150 mm test piece of the belting shall be cut across
thickness of conveyor belting across the belting width. the fill width of the belting, at right angles to its edge
and square to its surface. The test piece shall be marked
A-2 PRINCIPLE as detailed in Fig. 2.
The thickness of belting at each of five specified points
A-5 PROCEDURE
is determined by using a micrometer dial gauge. The
mean thickness and the variation in thickness as a The thickness of the belting at or near each of five
percentage of the mean is then determined. main points shall be measured when the test piece is
laid flat, and the mean thickness shall be determined.
A-3 APPARATUS
A-6 REPORT
A measuring instrument consisting of a micrometer
dial gauge firmly held in a rigid stand over a flat base/ The report shall include the following information:
plate of at least 50 mm diameter, is required. The gauge
a) The thickness of the belting at each of the
shall have a scale graduated in unit divisions of
five points and the mean thickness, to the
0.02 mm. The plunger shall be fitted with a flat circular
nearest 0.1 mm;
contact of 10.0 mm to 12.0 mm diameter which is
square to the plunger and parallel to the baseplate. b) The variation in thickness as a percentage of
The dial gauge shall operate under a deadweight load the mean thickness; and
equivalent to a pressure on the test piece of 20.0 kPa. c) Reference to this Annex, that is
IS 15143, Annex A.
BELT WIOTH (W)

150
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All dimensions in millimetres.
FIG. 2 MEASUREMENT
OF THICKNESS
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ANNEX B
(Clause 3.3. 1)
METHOD FOR DETERMINING COVER THICKNESS
B-1 SCOPE coat of water based paint and allow to dry;
b) Clamp the test piece with one surface against
This Annex sets out a method for determining the
the smooth flat surface; and
cover thickness of conveyor belting.
c) Measure the distance a in mm from the flat
B-2 PRINCIPLE surface to the nearest edge of the nearest cord
The distance from the flat surface of each cover to the adjacent to the eight points as indicated in
nearest edge of the nearest cord adjacent to a number Fig. 3 and calculate the following details:
of points is measured and the thickness of each cover In Cover A, a = mean of eight measurements
is calculated. taken
B-3 APPARATUS In Cover B, b=h–a–d
B-3.1 Rigid Clamp — For holding the test piece where

against a smooth flat surface. a = thickness of Cover A in mm,
B-3.2 Vernier Height Gauge — With graduation of b = thickness of Cover B in mm,
0.02 mm. h = mean thickness of the belting [see A-6(a)]
in mm, and
B-4 TEST SPECIMEN d = cord diameter in mm.
A 150 mm test piece of the belting shall be cut across
B-6 REPORT
the fuIl width of the belting, at right angles to its edge,
and square to its surface. The report shall include the following information:
B-5 PROCEDURE a) Cover thickness — Thickness of Cover A and

Cover B to the nearest 0.1 mm.
The procedure shall be as follows:
b) A reference to this Annex, that is IS 15143,
a) Coat the square end of the test piece with one
Annex B.
d
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FIG. 3 COVERTHICKNESS
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ANNEX C
(Clause 4.2.2)
METHOD FOR DETERMINING CORD DIAMETER
C-1 SCOPE calliper, on a straight portion of the cord

under no tension (see Fig. 4).
This Annex sets out the method for determining cord
diameter. b) Take measurements at two points spaces at
least 1 m apart, and measure the two
C-2 PRINCIPLE diameters at right angles at each point.
The cord diameter is measured with a calliper. NOTE — The average of this four measurements should be
within the tolerance specified by reference to the nominal
C-3 APPARATUS diameter. The maximum variation between any of the four
measurements should not exceed 4 percent of the nom intll
A calliper, fitted with a dial gauge, or vernier scale cord diameter.
capable of measuring to within 0.01 mm, is required.
The calliper is fitted with jaws broad enough to cover
C-5 REPORT
not less than two adjacent strands along the cord.
The report shall include the following information:
C-4 PROCEDURE
a) The cord diameter in mm; and
The procedure shall be as follows: b) A reference to this Annex, that is IS 15143,
a) Measure the diameter of the cord with the Annex C.
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ANNEX D
(Clause 4.4.1)
METHOD FOR DETERMINING CORD PITCH
a,,
*.$
D-1 SCOPE a) Measure the distance between the left-hand ,,,.
1
This Annex sets out a method for determining the sides of the two outer cords (see Fig. 5). i
average cord pitch and deviations ti-om this value. b) Using the steel rule and dividers or vernier
callipers similarly measure individual cord
D-2 PRINCIPLE pitches.
Measurements are made of the distance between the
D-6 CALCULATION
two outer cords and adjacent cords. From the
calculated average cord pitch, the location and The average cord pitch shall be calculated using the
magnitude of deviations in the case of individual following equation:
adjacent cord pitches are determined.
D-3 APPARATUS Distance between the outer cords

Average cord pitch =
No. of cords – 1
D-3.1 Suitably Graduated Steel Measuring Tape —
With length greater than the belting width.
D-7 REPORT
D-3.2 Steel Rule — Graduated in 0.5 mm or less.
The report shall include the following information:
D-3.3 Pair of Dividers or Vernier Callipers
a) The distance between outer cords;
D-4 TEST PIECE b) Average cord pitch;
A test piece not less than 150 mm long shall be cut c) Location of any cord pitches which differ
across the full width of the belting, at right angles to from the average pitch by more than 1.5 mm
its edge and square to its surface. and the amount by which they differ; and
D-5 PROCEDURE d) Reference to this Annex, that is
IS 15143, Annex D.
The procedure shall be as follows:
SPACING OF OUTER CORDS
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ANNEX E
(Clause 7.1 .2)
METHOD FOR DETERMINING CORD BREAKING FORCE
E-1 SCOPE E-4 TEST PIECE
This Annex sets out a method for determining the Three test pieces shall be taken from the belt sample
breaking force of the cord component of cnveyor and prepared as shown in Fig. 6. Each test piece shall
belting. contain five cords. The length of the test piece (L, )
shall be a minimum of 1500 mm. (A longer test piece
E-2 PRINCIPLE may be found necessary on high strength belts
Test pieces are subjected to a steady controlled rate of depending on the jaw and grip design of the tensi Ie
strain in a tensile testing machine until the point of testing machine.) The four outer cords shall be
break, and the force at this point is measured. removed over a distance of 100 mm together with the
surrounding rubber material, leaving one cord intact
E-3 APPARATUS in the centre of the test piece.
A suitable tensile testing machine, which is capable To ensure satisfactory gripping on the jaws of a tensi Ie
of exerting a steady rate of strain without interruption testing machine the thickness of the top and bottom
and of measuring the test force with an error of not cover at both ends of the test piece may be reduced
more than 2 percent is required. The rate of separation (see Fig. 6). The length of cover reduced shall depend
of the jaws of the tensile testing machine shall be on the grips used. Sufficient thickness of rubber shall
25 + 2.5 mm/min. be retained to prevent the jaws making contact with
the steel cords.
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E-5 PROCEDURE c) heavier jaws, and

The test piece shall be held in the test machine grips d) special jaws.
so that the five cords are secured and the inner ends
of the grips are approximately 200 mm apart at the E-6 REPORT
start of the test. Three test pieces shall be tensile tested The report shall include the following information:
to destruction and the maximum breaking force for
each test piece recorded. The mode of failure and the a) The maximum breaking force for each of the
strand breakage pattern shall also be recorded. three tests shall be recorded in kN. The
average of the three recorded breaking force
If the jaws fail to hold the cord under test, one or more values shall be calculated and recorded, this
of the following may be required: shall be termed as the cord strength.
a) a longer test piece, b) Reference to this Annex, that is IS 15143
b) additional jaws (see Fig, 6), Annex E.
ANNEX F
(Clause 7.2.1)
METHOD FOR DETERMINING CORD PULL-OUT STRENGTH
F-1 SCOPE
test length (Ll) shall be 50 + 2 mm for belting below
This Annex sets out a method for determining the 1600 kN/m width and above.
strength required to pull cords from the carcass of
conveyor belting. F-5 PROCEDURE
F-2 PRINCIPLE Mount each test piece centrally in the jaws of the
tensile testing machine and operate the machine unt iI
The force required to extract cords from a unit length failure occurs.
of belting is determined by the application of a steady,
controlled rate of strain using a tensile testing machine. F-6 CALCULATION
F-3 APPARATUS The unit pull out strength for each test piece shal I be
calculated from the following equation:
Suitable tensile testing machine capable of exerting
steady rates of strain without interruption and of Unit pull-out
— Pull-out force (kN) x 1000
measuring the test force with an error of not more strength (kN/m) – Measured test length L, (mm)
than + 2 percent. The rate of separation of the jaws of
F-7 REPORT
the tensile testing machine shall be 100 + 10 mm/
min. The report shall include the following information:
F-4 TEST PIECE a) Average pull-out strength of the three test

pieces, kN/m; and
Three test pieces shall be cut from a full thickness
b) Reference of this Annex, that is
section of the belting containing five cords. Test pieces
IS 15143, Annex F.
shall be cut to the arrangement shown in Fig. 7. The
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ANNEX G
(Clause 7.2.2)
METHOD FOR DETERMINING ADHESION BETWEEN COVER AND BONDER LAYER
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G-1 SCOPE autographic recorder is required. The machine shal I
be capable of exerting a steady rate of strain without
This Annex sets out a method for determining the
!! interruption and of measuring the test force with an
adhesion between the cord bonder and the cover rubber
error of not more than + 2 percent. The rate of
(laminate).
separation of the jaws of the tensile testing machine
G-2 PRINCIPLE shall’be 100 + 10 mm/min.
The stripping force required to separate laminations G-4 TEST PIECE

is measured by means of a suitable tensile testing
Three test pieces 150 mm long and at least 25 mm
machine having an autographic recorder.
wide and containing not less than two cords, shal I be
G-3 APPARATUS cut fkom the belt. The laminate to be tested shall be
cut from the plane of the adhering surface to enable it
A suitable tensile testing machine having an to be stripped from the belt in the testing machine.
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G-5 PROCEDURE stripping force of the test piece and divide by

The procedure for each test piece shall be as follows: the width of the test piece.
a) Cut back the laminate at an angle of G-6 REPORT

approximately 30° to the surface so that it The report shall include the following information :
can be gripped in one jaw and the remainder
of the belt can be gripped in the other jaw. a) The average stripping force in kN/m for each
of the test pieces and the location of the
b) Mount the test piece in the tensile testing
separation.
machine and strip the laminate from the belt
with the force being continuously recorded. b) Reference of this Annex, that is IS 15143,
From the recording, determine the average Annex G.
ANNEX H
(C/ause 7.3)
METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF TENSILE STRENGTH, ELONGATION
AT BREAK, HARDNESS AND ABRASION RESISTANCE OF COVER RUBBER
H-1 SCOPE the reason for rejecting any test pieces or test
This Annex sets out a method for determining the result obtained.
tensile strength, elongation, hardness and abrasion b) The mean value of the tensile strength of three
resistance of covers of conveyor belting. pieces successfully tested and the value of
the individual tests.
H-2 PRINCIPLE
c) The mean value of the elongation of the three
The method of test shall be adopted as given for dumb- test pieces successfully tested and the value
bell test pieces type 1 in IS 3400 (Part 1), for hardness of the individual tests. .,----
test pieces in IS 3400 (Part 2) and for abrasion d) Report hardness as the nearest whole number
resistance test pieces in IS 3400 (Part 3). And as the median of three or five
H-3 PROCEDURE measurements in International Rubber
Hardness degrees.
The test pieces shall be prepared and conditioned as
e) The report of abrasion resistance shall include
described in IS 3400 (Part 1), 1S 3400 (Part
. 2). and
the following particulars :
IS 3400 (Part 3). The ‘test shall be carried out at a
temperature of27 + 2°C. 1) The relative volume loss.
2) Any deviation from this standard,
H-4 REPORT
specially use of only half of the abrasion
The following information shall be reported for each distance.
cover: Reference to this Annex, that is IS 15143,
f)
a) The total number of test pieces, tested and Annex H.
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ANNEX J
(Clause 7.4)
METHOD FOR DETERMINING TROUGHABILITY
J-1 SCOPE J-4 APPARATUS
This Annex sets out a method for determining the The test apparatus shall consist of the following
troughability of conveyor belting. equipment (see Fig. 8):
J-2 APPLICATION a) Two rigid horizontal bars conveniently

supported over a base. The unsupported
This method is applicable only to belting having a length of the bars shall be greater than the
minimum width of 500 mm. width of the belting being tested.
J-3 PRINCIPLE b) Two clamps 150 mm long for attaching to
the ends of the test piece, provided with
A test piece is supported at the edges in such a way as suspension logs for attachment to the
to minimize all friction and end forces. The suspending wires. The clamps shall be
troughability is determined by measuring the sufficiently rigid to maintain the width of the
deflection of the belting at the centre of the test piece test piece free from curvature and shall exert
and is expressed as the ratio of the deflection to the no bending moment which might influence
flat width of the belting. the deflection of the test piece.
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c) Fourrelatively inextensible suspension wires, J-7 PROCEDURE

fitted with adjustables stirrups on each end
After conditioning, test pieces shall be tested as
for attaching to horizontal bars and clamps.
follows :
NOTE — It is important that the suspension length of each
wire is the same although the actual length is not so important. a) Fit and suspend the test piece carrying side
Also his essential that the attachments to the horizontal bars up from the horizontal bars ensuring that the
and clamps reduce friction forces to a minimum when
suspension wires are vertical.
maintaining the suspension wires vertical during the test.
b) After 5 min measure the deflection of the
d) Means of measuring the deflection of the test belting from the level of the uppermost
piece. comers to the lowest point on the carrying-
side of the belting.
J-5 TEST PIECE
c) Calculate the value for the troughability of
A test piece 150 mm wide shall be cut out from the the belting as the ratio F/L
full thickness of the belting including covers at right
where
angles to the length of the belting. The length of the
,test piece shall be the till width of the belting. F = the deflection of the test piece, and
L = the flat width of the belting (length of test
J-6 CONDITIONING OF TEST PIECE
piece).
The belting shall be tested not less than 3 days after
J-8 REPORT
manufacture, during which period the test piece may
be prepared and conditioned. Before testing it shall The following information shall be reported:
be conditioned at a standard temperature of 27 + 2°C
a) The width of the belting;
for 16 h, during which period it shall be maintained
b) The troughability value; and
in a flat condition so as to remove residual curvature.
c) Reference to this Annex, that is IS 15143,
Annex J.
ANNEX K
(Clause 7.5)
METHOD OF TEST FOR ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE
K-1 SCOPE K-3.2 Brass Contact Pieces
This Annex sets out a method for determining the The brass contact piece shall consist of a cylinder and
electrical resistance of conveyor belting. ring of dimensions as given in Fig. 9. The lower
surface of each contact piece is machined flat, polished
K-2 PRINCIPLE and clean, each contact piece is provided with a flexible
The electrical resistance is determined between insulated load.
electrodes placed on the surface of the belt.
K-3.3 Polythene Base Sheet
K-3 APPARATUS A clean sheet of polythene or other materials with
resistivity not less than that of polythene and of
K-3. 1 Measuring Instrument
minimum dimensions of 300 mm x 300 mm x 2 mm
The resistance measuring instrument shall cover the thick.
range 10Gohms (1 megaohm) to 1010ohms (10 000
megaohms) and be accurate to within + 5 percent of K-3.4 Electrode System
the true value over this range, The potential applied to Each electrode system shall comprise of two electrodes
the electrode under test is between 40 and 1000 V dc of soft thin metal foil consisting of circular metal disc
and is chosen so that not more than 1 Watt is dissi- 25 mm in diameter with a concentric annulus having
pated in the first piece. internal and external diameters of 125 mm and
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150 mm respectively as shown in Fig. 10. Care is taken rubbing with fuller’s earth (B.P. grade) using a clean
to ensure accuracy of the dimensions of the electrodes, pad of cloth or cotton wool. After all traces of powder
but the symmetry of the annulus about the centre disc been cleaned away, wipe over the surfaces with a clean
is not critical. Electrode system shall be applied to pad moistened with distilled water and then rub dry
each of the test areas centrally. with a clean cloth.
NOrES
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a) For general use: Tin on lead, 1.5 percent tin,

98.5 percent lead, 0.025 mm thick,
3.5 m2/kg.
b) For indented surface: Soft tin foil, 98.25 percent tin, 1.25
percent antimony, 0.5 percent
copper.
i) 0.0056 mm thick, 25 m2/kg.
ii) 0.0076 mm thick, 18 m2/kg.
2 The foil electrodes may be omitted if the belt surface is

sufficiently smooth and flat to enable the liquid contact agent to
maintain continuous contact between the belt and brass contact
pieces, but with other surfaces the omission may result in the AH dimensions in millimetres.
indicated resistance being higher than the true resistance. FIG. 10 ELECTRODESYSTEM ,.
K-4 PREPARATION OF TEST PIECE K-4.3 Application of Electrodes
K-4.1 General Apply the electrode system centrally on the test area.
Attach the electrodes to the test areas by a conducting
Prepare two test areas on the upper surface of the liquid contact agent consisting of
sample of belting and two on the lower surface, each
test area measuring not less than 300 mm x 300 mm. a) Anhydrous polyethylene 4 part by mass glycol
of relative molecular mass 600;
K-4.2 Surface Cleaning b) Soft soap, 1/200 parts by mass; and
Clean the surfaces of the test areas by dusting and c) Water 1 part by mass.
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Ensure that liquid coatings of the same dimensions as Ensure that these leads do not touch each other, the
the foil electrodes formed on the surface. belting or any part of the apparatus except the
NOTE — This may conveniently accomplished with 2 felt pads
terminals to which each is connected. Connect all earth
of the same dimensions as the electrodes, moistened with the terminals to the same point.
contact agent. Rub the electrodes on the test surface with a finger
or small sotl pad. Ifthesurthceisindented
ensure that tier rubbing
Apply the test potential from the measuring instrument
the foil electrodes clearly follow the indentations. Do not smear to the test area and measure the resistance when a
the contact agent on the surface between the central disc and the steady indication is obtained. Apply the test potent iaI
annulus. Wipe away any small excess with a clean cotton wool
for a maximum of 5 min.
pad.
Avoid breathing on the test areas as any condensation

K-5 PROCEDURE of moisture on to these surfaces may lead to gross
Prepare and clean the sample of belting and apply the inaccuracies in the resistance measured. Repeat the
electrodes without delay as described in K-4.3. Place test in turn on the remaining three test areas.
the belting immediately in the following condition for
K-6 TEST REPORT
two hours:
The following results shall be reported :
a) Temperature 27°C + 2°C, and
b) Relative humidity 65 + 5 percent. a) The electrical resistance measured in each
electrode system,
Test the samples without delay in the ambient
conditions. Place the polyethylene sheet underneath b) The average value of two resistance
the belting immediately below the test areas and mount measurements on the upper surface,
the brass contact pieces in position on the electrodes. c) The average value of two resistance
Run the leads from these contact pieces direct to the measurements on the lower surface, and
measuring instrument so that the outer ring electrode d) Reference to this Annex, that is IS 15143,
is always connected to the earthed or low potential Annex K.
terminal and the inner cylinder to the higher potential
terminal.
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ANNEX L
(Clause 7.6.1)
METHOD OF TEST FOR FIRE RESISTANCE PROPERTY
(DRUM FRICTION TEST)
L-1 SCOPE c) The specified time elapses.

This Annex sets out a method for determining the L-3 APPARATUS
ignitability and the maximum surface temperature of
conveyor belting subjected to friction. The general arrangement of the drum friction
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L-2 PRINCIPLE
L-3.1 Steel Drum
A length of belting held stationary under an applied
load is passed around a drum pulley rotating at The steel drum of external diameter 210 + 1 mm
constant speed and the surface temperature of the drum mounted on a horizontal axis and capable of being
is recorded until : rotated under all load conditions at 200 + 5 rev/m in.
To achieve this a power supply of at least 7.5 kW is
a) The surface temperature exceeds the specified required. Detailed dimensions of the drum, shown in
limit, Fig. 12 are given in order to standardize its thermal
b) The belting is observed to exhibit flaming or characteristics. The variation in diameter along the
glowing, or length of any one drum is a maximum of 1 mm.
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Notwithstanding the dimensions and tolerances on are updated to measure the temperature of the drum surface from
inside as explained in L-3.2 measurement of the temperature of
drum diameter and shell thickness shown in Fig. 12,
the outside surface oftbe drum shall be permitted. Temperature
the effect of wear down to a minimum shell thickness of the surface of the drum during the test when measured from
of 6 mm is permissible. outside surface shall at no time exceed 325”C.
L-3.2 Drum Temperature Measuring Device L-3.3 Tensioning System

A temperature measuring device is to indicate the A tensioning system for applying tension to the test
temperature of the surface of the drum, comprising of piece as shown in Fig. 14 shall be used. Principal
a thermocouple set with its tip not greater than 0.5 mm dimensions of the tensioning system are given in order
below the surface, midway along the drum. The to standardize its moment of inertia.
method of mounting the thermocouple is shown in
Fig. 13. Care is taken to see that the effective ‘cold L-3.4 Air Current
junction’ temperature is compensated for or Suitable means shall be available for providing an air
alternatively is measured and the appropriate current having a velocity of 2.0 + 0.1 m/s when
correction made. measured with the test piece in position at a distance
NOTES of 200 mm from the surface of the drum. The actual
1 The functioning of the slip ring contacts should be checked air velocity should be measured by an anemometer
periodically by observing that there is no change in the recorded and be checked at regular intervals.
temperature when the apparatus is run without a test sample.
2 The modification of the drum friction test equipment to give a
NOTE — The air current can be produced by a blower fan or
from a perforated pipe supplied with compressed air. In the latter
more accurate measurement of the temperature of the drum surface
has been included in Fig. 13. However, till such time, equipments case a pipe with 10 mm to 13 mm internal diameter, perforated
along one side with a row of hole of 0.8 mm to 1.5 mm in diameter
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should be fixed horizontally at the back of the drum (that is,

between top and bottom of belt) 600 mm from drum the centre
of fumes from the vicinity of the apparatus, the veloc ity
and the same horizontal plane, with the row of holes facing the of the air current through the system shall not exceed
drum Approximately 20 kPa air pressure is required at the pipe. 0.5 mls.
L-3.5 Anemometer L-4 NUMBER OF TESTS
An anemometer shall be available to measure the On belting which has the same thickness and material
velocity of air current to an accuracy of* 5 percent. of cover on both sides, four tests shall be carried out.
Where an extractor system is provided for the removal Two of these tests shall be made in still air and the
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other two in moving air as described in L-6.2 L-6 PROCEDURE

and L-6.3, respectively. With belting in which the
L-6.1 General
thickness and/or the material of one cover varies from
that on the other side, eight tests shall be carried out. Prior to each test, clean surface of the horizontal steel
One test in still air and one test in moving air shall be drum with emery cloth so as to remove all traces of
carried out when each of the two covers are in contact any rust or debris of conveyor belting produced by
with the drum. Two further tests in still air and two carrying out previous tests. In the clean condition, the
further tests in moving air shall be carried out with drum is bright as judged by eye and smooth to the
the cover which when, it was next to the drum gave touch. Ensure that the temperature of the drum does
the worst results in the preliminary test. not exceed 30”C.
L-5 PREPARATION OF TEST PIECE L-6.2 Test in Still Air
Cut the test pieces parallel to the belt edge, each piece Pass the test piece through an arc of 180°C around
consisting of a rectangular strip of belting 150 mm the still drum. Ensure that the horizontal end is rigidly
wide and not less than 1.0 m long. secured and the free vertical end attached to the
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tensioning system asshown in Fig. 14. After app1ying L-6.3 Test in an Air Current
tension of 343N rotate the drum at 200* 5rev/min
Carry out the test in accordance with L-6.2 using an
away from the rigidly secured horizontal end of the
air current as described in L-3.4. The air supplied to
test piece (that is, similar to the forward direction of a
the apparatus is at normal ambient temperature, but
conveyor drive) for a period of 60 min. During this
do not make tests in air at a temperature of less than
period the tension shall be maintained at 343 N.
5“C.
Examine the test piece for any visible signs of flame
or glow during the test. After the 60 min period, leave L-7 TEST REPORT
the two pieces within the itifluence of the specified The following results shall be reported:
air current until either flame or glow occurs or it is
clear that neither is possible. Record the surface a) The presence or absence of flame or glow in
temperature of the drum during the test. each test.
NOTE — It may be necessary in the initial stages of a test, to b) The maximum temperature of the surface of
reduce the tension in the sample by reducing the force applied to the drum in each test.
the free end in order to prevent tbe motor driving the drum from
stal Iing. Such reductions should be kept to the minimum possible c) Reference to this Annex, that is 1S 15143,
and the full initial tension of 343 N should be applied as evenly Annex L,.
and as quickly as possible.
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ANNEX M
(Clause 7.6.2)
METHOD FOR DETERMINING FIRE RESISTANCE PROPERTY
(SPIRIT BURNER FLAME TEST)
M-1 SCOPE M-3 APPARATUS
This Annex sets out a method for determining the M-3.1 Burner
ignitability and flame propagation characteristics of
a horizontally oriented specimen of conveyor belting. A spirit burner (see Fig. 15) fitted with a suitable
device so that h can be moved away from the test piece
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M-2 PRINCIPLE without opening the door of the cabinet. The supply
of fuel is from a reservoir having a graduated side
The end of a horizontally oriented specimen of belting
arm as shown in Fig. 16.
is subjected to a flame from specified spirit burner for
a given period and the duration of flame after removal
of the burner is measured.
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All dimensions in miliimetres.

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M-3.2 Fuel M-3.5 Band Facer
The burner is supplied with industrial methylated A mechanically driven band facer with a 60 grit
spirit. This spirit is an approximate mixture of aluminium oxide or a silicon carbide band, not less
5-percent by volume wood naptha (mainly methanol) than 100 mm in width.
and 93 percent of an ethanol/water mixture such that
the relative density of the spirit is 0.814 at 20”C. M-4 PREPARATION OF TEST PIECES
Cut eight test pieces each 25 mm wide by 150 mm
M-3.3 Cabinet
long clearly from the sample parallel to the length of
The test shall be carried out in a cabinet to the design the belt. Cut the test pieces from places at a distance
and dimensions shown in Fig. 17. The inside of the from each other, so as to be representative of the whole
cabinet is black. The cabinet is provided with an area of the sample of the belting. Four of the test arc
adjustable device to hold the test piece in position for tests with covers intact. For other four test pieces
(see Fig.18). remove the covers from the end to be tested by buffing
of the band facer in the direction of the length of the
NOTES
1 Additional close fitting hole maybe made in the cabinet for the
test piece. Remove at least 50 mm length of the covers.
entry of the remote handling device of the burner and the fuel
pipe. M-5 OPERATION OF THE BURNER
2 A fume hood with an extraction fan maybe positioned above
The burner is operated as follows:
the cabinet, the fan may be run during the test provided that it
does not induce air movement through the cabinet additional to a) With the control valve closed, check that the
that required fortheoperationof thebumer.Where
thkcondition
fuel consumption is zero and then heat the
is not satisfied, the fan is switched off during the test.
burner by burning fuel in the primaty heating
M-3.4 Stop Watch cup.
b) Adjust the reservoir so that the fuel is
A stop watch with graduations of at least 0.2s or less.
760 * 20 mm above the base of the burner.
A stop watch with a 30 s full sweep is suitable.
VENTILATION HOLE 0150

/
DOOR SNALL BE FLUSH FllllNG.

SHALL COMPLETELY COVER CABINET
APERTURE AND SHALL
“m/. VERTICALLY PREFERABLY
WINDOW APERTURE COVERED BY

AN AIRTIGHT TRANSPARENT PANEL
/+7 J= ●.g. 4.5
-. - 5 TOUGHENED
SOOA GLASS
AA
‘7 VJrl’”’i’’’’r%=+
30 x 30 *5 ANGLE I
IRON FRAME WORK, I
IF REQUIRED
I
\ II
I
APERTURE 600 X 600 :
\ll k )’
TOP, SIDES AND BASE

HARO ASBESTOS SHEET OR
r
SIOE OF CABINET
1.&t 0.1 METAL SHEET
v VIEW /4
All dimensions
inmillimetrcs.
FIG. 17 CABINETFORFLAMETEST
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AHdimensions in millimetres.
FIG, 18 TEST PIECESUPPORT
Fully open the control valve at least one turn edge of the flame as given in Fig. 19.
and ignite the burner. Allow the flame to c) The test piece is normal to the door of the
stabilize for 10 min. test cabinet so that both faces can be observed.
c) Check the fuel consumption for at least 1 min
while feeding the burner from the graduated Bring the burner to the test position, and
simultaneously start the stop watch and close the
side arm with the main reservoir tap closed.
During the measurement check that the mean cabinet door. After 30 s, move the burner quickly but
fuel level in the side arm is 760 mm above the smoothly away from the sample to the side of the
cabinet using the remote handling device. Record the
burner base. Ensure that the fuel consumption
as measured is 2.55 * 0.15 ml/min. time taken for all visible flame or glow to disappear
from any part of the test piece after the withdrawal of
d) During the testing, maintain the fuel level in
the burner.
the reservoir within the range 760 + 20 mm
above the base of the burner. M-7 TEST REPORT
M-6 PROCEDURE The following results shall be reported:
Perform the tests in the cabinet in subdued light. Light a) The time for all visible flame or glow to
the burner and operate as described in M-5. Insert the disappear on each of the four individual test
test piece into the holder, ensuring that the test piece pieces with covers intact. The average time
projects a minimum of 50 mm beyond the edge of the for all visible flame or glow to disappear on
holder. Adjust the holder so that with the burner in the four test pieces with covers intact.
test position that is placed centrally on the base plate b) The time for all visible flame or glow to
of the cabinet, the following conditions are satisfied: disappear on each of the four individual test
pieces with covers removed. The average time
a) The faces of the test piece are vertical, the
for all visible flame or glow to disappear on
long edges horizontal and the lower edge the four test pieces with cover removed.
50 mm above the top of the burner flame tube.
c) A reference to this Annex, that is 1S 15143,
b) The test piece is located centrally in the flame
Annex M.
with its front edge coincident with the outer
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FLAME OUTLINE
( DIAGRAMMATIC ONLY)
TEST PIECE
I
)
) 150 mm 50tmm
)
1
;
~+
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FIG. 19 LAY-OUT OF SPIRITBURNERFLAMETEST
ANNEX N
(Clauses 7.6.3 and 7.6.3.1)
METHOD FOR DETERMINING COMBUSTION PROPAGATION CHARACTERISTICS
OF CONVEYOR BELTING — THE HIGH ENERGY PROPANE BURNER TESTS
N-1 SCOPE conveyor belting for use in underground coal mines.
This Annex sets out a method for determining the N-3 PRINCIPLE
flame propagation characteristics of a horizontally
oriented specimen of conveyor belting of 1600 kN/m Large test pieces (approximately 4 m x 1 m) of belting
width and above. are in turn located horizontally on the trestle of a test
gallery in a controlled air stream and subjected (from
N-2 APPLICATION underneath) to controlled flame from a propane burner,
for a specified period, then left on the trestle until all
This method is primarily used for type approval of
flame and glow have been disappeared. Measurements
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of the undamaged length of each test piece are then N-4.3 Burner
taken.
The burner as shown in Fig. 21 shall consist of a
N-4 APPARATUS 450 mm square frame having an overall height of
220 mm constructed from steel tubing. The tube shal I
N-4.1 Gallery
have 52 holes of 1.5 + 0.1 mm in diameter drilled at
The test shall be carried out in an experimental gallery 50 mm intervals.
of square section 2 m x 2 m, through which air is
drawn by a fan. N-4.4 Fuel
The burner shall be fed with bottled propane gas of at
N-4.2 Trestle
least 95 percent and preferably 99 percent purity
A trestle as shown in Fig. 20 shall be a framework of through a pressure reducing valve, high pressure hose
2.2 m long and 1.25 m wide constructed from steel having minimum internal diameter of 6.0 mm. Before
tubing. The upper sides of the trestle frame shall be and during the test, the gas cylinder shall be immersed
fitted with rod retainers in order to position and retain to approximately two-thirds of its height in a bath of
fifteen steel bars, made of 18/8 austenitic chrome/ water at a temperature of 25°C + 3°C. The gas cylinder
nickel steel, resistant to rust, acid and heat. The bars shall not be emptied at the end of a test by more than
shall be 10 mm diameter x 1.4 m long and form the 90 percent of its gas weight capacity.
frame on which the belt rests. The upper surface of
the bars shall be 350 mm from the floor. Two trestles The weight of gas consumed during a 50 min test shal I
shall be used positioned end on to each other so that be 7.50+ 0.25 kg. This maybe achieved by controlling
total trestle length is 4.4 m. the gas pressure at the high pressure side of an orifice
DIRECTION OF AIR FLOW tao *5

Ssoo *5
1100
.. --”
Low
IS 6603:1 S72
25
-. ——-- ------ ------------

SSOM 5
------ ---.—-—-
I
e
l!zz
——--——--
5 T
Iii+ ~ ‘+ ) {
lL
75 7s f 4 SLOTS C/C 150
1
DETAIL OF RETAINING RING
FIG. 20 PROPANEBURNERTRESTLE
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0&22.5 *2.5
-——-—-
n“– —.—.
—
t .—-—
-—-—-
—-—-
—-—-
—
t i ~ I
20 310
[ 450* 10
m
! 220.5
4 I 3 *1
! ~
35.5
, , S2 HOLES 01.5* 0.1 !
,,
r
1/ I I
, 50 I
ORIFICE PIATE - 1- I T
150
HOLE 025, 1.7 THICK - I ~ ‘f

-4.4- ; ; ; : -L-4-
I I I 50
T ii ri
ID 5i”
,:0 450 ● 10
50
I I
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L&R
FJOTE---Gtmeral manufacturing tolerances unless otherwise stated =+ 4 percent,

FIG. 21 PROPANEBURNER
plate (1.7 mm thick with a 2.5 mm diameter hole) to N-5.1 Test Pieces
approximately 0.20 MPa. The pressure reducing valve,
Full width rectangular test pieces each 4 m long shall
the non-return valve and the orifice plate should be
be cut from the sample. Two test pieces in the case of
positioned as close to each other as possible. A
belting with covers of equal specified thickness and
sensitive precision pressure gauge should be used to
three test pieces in the case of belting with covers of
monitor the pressure at the high pressure side of the
unequal specified thickness. The test pieces shal I be
orifice plate.
laid out flat for 24 h in dry conditions at any ambient
Alternatively, the orifice plate and sensitive pressure temperature above O°C immediately prior to testing
gauge may be replaced by a flow-meter inserted into to remove residual curvature.
the gas supply line after the non-return valve. The
flow-meter shall be calibrated to ensure that the correct N-6 TEST PROCEDURE
weight of the gas is consumed. N-6.1 Two trestles shall be installed centrally on the
longitudinal axis of the gallery with the burner end
N-5 SAMPLING OF MATERIAL
facing the direction of the ventilation flow.
The length of the sample of belting with top and bottom
N-6.2 Each test piece in turn shall be placed centrally
covers of equal specified thickness shall not be less
on the trestle with its transverse edge flush with the
than 8 m for conveyor belting with top and bottom
burner end of the trestle. The test piece shall be lightly
covers of unequal specified thickness, the length of
restrained, using approximately 1 mm steel or iron
the sample be not less than 12 m. The width of the
wire laid transversely on the belt at 4 to 5 positions
samples shall be 1050 mm.
equally spaced during the test to prevent rol Iing up
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and arching but allowing longitudinal movement. In b) A period of at least 10 min has elapsed after
the case of belting with covers of unequal specified all flaming on the test piece and debris has
thickness, one test piece shall be tested with the thicker ceased.
cover facing downwards one with thicker cover facing
downwards and a third to provide are-test of the worst N-7.2 Safety Requirements
condition found in the previous two tests. The The test shall be conducted with reasonable caution
procedure is necessary to ensure that the minimum
having due regard to health and safety considerations
two samples are tested in identical conditions.
arising from the generation of smoke and heat and
N-6.3 The air current in the gallery shall be adjusted shall be terminated immediately if at any time it is
to give an average velocity of 1.5 + 0.1 m/s, at a height considered advisable to do so. Any test terminated as
of 350 mm. The measurement shall be taken on the a result of these safety considerations shall be deemed
central line of the trestle and at a distance of 750 mm to have been terminated prematurely.
upward of it.
N-8 MEASUREMENT OF DAMAGE TO TEST
N-6.4 The burner shall be placed centrally with the
PIECE
four parallel burner tubes in line with the longitudinal
axis of the test piece and positioned so that the distance N-8.1 The length of the test piece which remains
from the top of the burner to the top of the bars on undamaged over its full width shall be measured from
which the belt rests is 130 * 5 mm with the transverse the trailing edge as shown in Fig. 22 on both the upper
end row of burner holes 50 mm inside the vertically and lower surfaces. The lower of the two measurements
projected transverse edge of the test piece.
shall define the length of belting remaining
N-6.5 The burner shall be lit and the rate of gas undamaged.
consumption immediately adjusted as defined
N-8.2 Measurement in each case shall be made in a
in N-4.4. At the end of 50 rein, the gas shall be
switched off and the burner withdrawn from under direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the belt.
the trestle. This prevents molten and charred material If the edges of the test piece are not parallel because
from falling on to the burner and blocking the holes. of uneven shrinkage, the direction of the longitudinal
axis shall be judged by eye.
N-6.6 The test piece shall be left on the trestle until
all flame and glow have disappeared. Measurement shall be made along the surface of the
test piece even if the test piece has become curved.
N-7 TEST DURATION
N-8.3 Damage Assessment
N-7.1 The test shall be terminated and shall be deemed
to be terminated normally when both the following Blisters or other surface defects not originally present,
conditions are satisfied: having no dimensions greater than 5.0 mm, shall be
a) A period of at least 70 min has elapsed after defined as small blemishes. For the purpose of damage
the beginning of the test; and -
OF UNDAMAGED BELT
w“
TRAILING
EDGE
/ DAMAGEAS DEFINED IN SUB-C~USE N-8.3

~
FIG. 22 MEASUREMENT
OFDAMAGETEST PIECE
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assessment to determine the length of test piece which couples and the temperature of the incoming air
remains undamaged the following shall apply: stream. The average value of this temperature rise over
periods of 1 rein, shall be examined and the highest
a) Embrittlement or hardening of the test pieces/
value obtained over any 1 min period shall be termed
cracking, blistering of other blemishes not
as the maximum average temperature-rise.
originally present shall be regarded as
damage; N-10 MEASUREMENT OF LENGTH OF
b) Up to five small blemishes nearest to the BELTING CONSUMED
trailing edge of the test piece shall be
N-1 0.1 The length of conveyor belting consumed in
disregarded;
the test shall be determined from measurements of
c) Small blemishes more than 50 mm apart and
mass before and after testing.
more than 50 mm from any other damage,
shall be disregarded; N-10.2 The test piece shall be weighed before the test.
d) Any further small blemishes shall be assessed After the test, all conveyor belting remaining on the
in groups, enclosed within circles of up to trestle shall be removed and after it has cooled to
50 mm diameter. The size and distribution ambient temperature, any friable material shal I be
of these groups shall be chosen in such a way detached. The remaining conveyor belting shall be
as to produce the most favorable test result. weighed.
If there is only one such group, it shall be N-10.3 The length of conveyor belting consumed
disregarded. Any two groups which are during the test shall be calculated as follows:
separated from each other or from any other
damage by less than 300 mm of undamaged
belt shall be regarded as damage; and Length consumed = (Ml - ~z) ~ Q metre
M,
e) Sooty deposits or development of a fine mat
surface shall not be regarded as damage. where
N-9 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT Ml = (mass of test piece before test) – (mass of

steel cord), and
N-9. 1 Temperature measurement shall be by means
M, = (mass of test piece remaining after test) -
of mineral insulated, stainless steel sheathed
(mass of steel cord)
thermocouples having a nominal outside diameter
of2.O mm. N-1 1 REPORT .----
N-9.2 Thermocouples shall be located at each of the The following information shall be reported:
25 points indicated in Fig. 23 in a vetiical plane normal a) Time taken for all flame or visible flame to
to the longitudinal axis of the gallery and 6.0 m behind disappear.
the leading edge of the test piece.
b) Length of belting which remain undamaged
N-9.3 The average temperature indicated by the over its full width.
thermocouples shall be recorded either continuously c) Length of belting consumed.
or at regular intervals not exceeding 6s. The recording d) Ambient air temperature at start of test.
shall continue throughout the whole period of the test.
e) Belt sample specification and cover thickness.
N-9.4 The temperature of the incoming air stream shall o Cover thickness exposed to flame.
be measured with a further thermocouple placed An explanatory statement as follows:
g)
300 mm from the entrance to the gallery in the position
shown in Fig. 23. Care shall be taken to ensure that These test result on their own do not indicate
this thermocouple is shielded from any local source the fire hazard of the belting under actual
of heat. The temperature shall be recorded throughout fire condition and consequently should not
the test either continuously or at regular intervals not be applied to the assessment of fire hazard
exceeding 6 s. without taking into account additional
supportive information.
N-9.5 The temperature also shall be the difference
between the average temperature of the 25 thermo- h) A reference to this Annex, that is, IS 15143.
Amex N.
31
--+--+--+- 4- +---
400
+ -4’+ -4- +--

-+
400
-+- -+- +’- +- -+-

-i
-+- +-4- +-4-

+
400
!00
20 Locations of 5 x 5 Thermocouple Array
-----
19s0
- 4
2000
b

FIG. 23 LOCATIONOFTHERMOCOUPLEFORINCOMING AXR(VIEWEDFROMENTRANCETO GALLERY)
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ANNEX P
(Clauses 7.6.4 and 7.6.4.1)
METHOD FOR DETERMINING COMBUSTION PROPAGATION CHARACTERISTICS
OF CONVEYOR BELTING — LOW ENERGY PROPANE BURNER TESTS
P-1 SCOPE P-4.4 Fuel (see N-4.4)
This Annex sets out a method for determining the The weight of gas consumed during a 10 min test
flame propagation characteristics of a horizontally period shall be 1.30+ 0.50 kg. This maybe achieved
oriented specimen of conveyor belting of below by controlling the gas pressure at a standard orifice.
1600 kN/m width. A regulator is used to control the gas pressure at
approximately 0.158 MPa when the orifice plate is
P-2 APPLICATION 1.7 mm thick with a hole 2.5 mm in diameter which
This method is primarily used for type approval of is fitted into the ‘handle’ of the burner, as shown in
conveyor belting for use in underground coal mines. Fig. 21, with a sensitive precision pressure gauge
which has been calibrated to ensure that the correct
P-3 PRINCIPLE weight of gas is consumed and used for monitor the
pressure in front of the orifice plate.
Large test pieces, approximately 2 m x 1 m of belting
are, in turn located horizontally on the trestle of a test Alternatively the orifice plate and sensitive pressure
gallery in a controlled air stream and from underneath, gauge may be replaced by a flowmeter calibrated to
subjected to controlled flame from a propane burner ensure that the correct weight of gas is consumed,
for a specified period and then left on the trestle until inserted into the gas pipe line after the reducing valve.
all flame and glow have disappeared. Measurements
of the undamaged length of such test piece are then P-5 SAMPLING OF MATERIAL
taken. The length of the sample of belting with top and bottom
covers of equal specified thickness shall be not less
P-4 APPARATUS
than 4 m. For conveyor belting with top and bottom
P-4.1 Gallery covers of unequal specified thickness, the length of
the sample shall be not less than 6 m. The width of
The test shall be carried out in an experimental gallery the samples shall be 900 mm.
of square section 2 m x 2 m, through which air is
drawn by a fan. P-5.1 Test Pieces
P-4.2 Trestle Full width rectangular test pieces each 2 m long shall
be cut from the sample (that is, two test pieces for
A trestle as shown in Fig. 20 shall be a framework of belting with covers of equal specified thickness and
2.2 m long and 1.25 m wide constructed from steel three test pieces for belting with covers of unequal
tubing. The upper sides of the trestle frame shall be specified thickness). The test pieces shall be laid out
fitted with rod retainers in order to position and retain horizontally for at least 24 h in dry conditions at a
fifteen steel bars, made of 18/8 austenitic chrome/ temperature between O°C and 40”C in shade
nickel steel resistant to rust, acid and heat. The bars immediately prior to testing to remove residual
shall be 10 mm diameter x 1.4 m long and form the curvature.
frame on which the belt rests. The upper surface of
the bars shall be 350 mm from the floor. Two trestles P-6 TEST PROCEDURE
shall be used positioned end on to each other so that
P-6.1 One trestle shall be installed centrally on the
total trestle length is 4.4 m.
longitudinal axis of the gallery with the burner end
One trestle shall be used during the tests. facing the direction of the ventilation flow. The test
piece shall be placed centrally on the trestle with its
P-4.3 Burner transverse edge flash with the burner end of the trest le.
The burner as shown in Fig. 21 shall consist of a 450 The air current in the gallery shall be adjusted to give
mm square frame having an overall height of 220 mm an average velocity of 1.5 + 0.1 m/s at a height of 350
constructed from steel tubing. The tube shall have 52 mm. The measurement shall be taken on the centre
holes of 1.5 + 0.1 mm in diameter drilled at 50 mm line of the trestle and at a distance of 750 mm upward
intervals. of it.
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The burner shall be placed centrally with the four P-8.2 Damage Assessment
parallel burner tubes in line with the longitudinal axis
Blisters or other surface defects not originally present
of the piece, and positioned so that the distance from (having no dimensions greater than 50 mm) shall be
the top of the burner to the top of the bars on which defined as small blemishes. For the purpose of damage
the belt rests is 130 * 5 mm with the transverse end assessment to determine the length of test piece which
row of burner below 50 mm inside the vertically remains undamaged the following shall apply:
projected transverse edge of the test piece.
a) Embrittlement or hardening of the test piece,
P-6.2 The burner shall be lit and the rate of gas cracking, blistering and other blemishes not
consumption immediately adjusted as defined originally present shall be regarded as
in P-4.4. At the end of 10 min the gas shall be switched damage;
off and the burner withdrawn from under the trestle. b) Up to five small blemishes nearest the trailing
This prevents molten and charred material from falling edge of the test piece disregarded;
on to the burner and blocking the holes. The test piece c) Small blemishes more than 50 mm apart and
shall be left on the trestle until all flame and glow more than 50 mm from any other damage,
have disappeared. shall be disregarded;
d) Any further small blemishes shall be assessed
P-7 TEST DURATION
in groups, enclosed within c~cles of up to
P-7. 1 The test shall be terminated and shall be deemed 50 mm diameter. The size and distribution
to be terminated normally when both the following of those groups shall be chosen in such a“way
conditions are satisfied: as to produce the most favorable test results.
If there is only one such group, it shall be
a) A period of at least 20 min has elapsed after
disregarded. Any two groups which are
the beginning of the test; and
separated from each other or from any other
b) A period of at least 5 min has elapsed after
damage by less than 300 mm of undamaged
all flaming on the test piece and debris has
belt shall be regarded as damage; and
ceased.
e) Sooty deposits or the development of a fine
P-7.2 Safety Requirements mat surface shall not be regarded as damage.
The test shall be conducted with reasonable caution P-9 REPORT

having due regard to health and safety consideration
The following information shall be reported:
arising from the generation of smoke and heat and
shall be terminated immediately if at any time it is a) Time taken for all flame or visible glow to
considered advisable to do so. Any test terminated as disappear.
a result of these safety considerations shall be deemed b) The measurements for each test piece, on both
to have been terminated prematurely. upper and lower surface of lengths which
remain free from damage.
P-8 MEASUREMENT OF DAMAGE
c) Ambient air temperature at start of test.
P-8.1 The length of the test piece which remains d) Belt sample specification and cover thickness.
undamaged over its full width shall be measured from e) Cover thickness exposed to flame.
the trailing edge as shown in Fig. 22 on both the upper An explanatory statement as follows:
9
and lower surfaces. The lower of the two measurements
shall be defined as the length of belting remaining These results on their own do not indicate
undamaged. Measurement in each case shall be made the fire hazard of the belting under actual
in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tire conditions and consequently should not
be applied to the assessment of fire hazard
belt, if the edge of the test piece are not parallel because
without taking into account additional
of uneven shrinkage, the direction of the longitudinal
supportive information.
axis shall be judged by eye. Measurement shall be
made along the surface of the test piece even if the g) A reference to this Annex, that is 1S 15143,
test piece has become curved. Annex P.
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ANNEX Q
(Clause 7.8)
METHOD FOR DETERMINING DYNAMIC CORD PULL-OUT FATIGUE RESISTANCE
Q-1 SCOPE facilitate the use of conventional grips.

This Annex sets out a method for determining the Q-5 PROCEDURE
dynamic strength of the cord-to-rubber bond in a steel
cord reinforced belt. The procedure shall be as follows :
a) Mount the test piece centrally in the jaws of
Q-2 PRINCIPLE the machine.
The dynamic strength of the cord-to-rubber bond is b). Steadily apply the cyclic load and release it
determined by applying a cyclic load to a test piece with a pause at the high and low levels
for a minimum number of cycles, or till failure of the (see Fig. 24). The time for one completed
bond occurs. cycle shall be between.5 and 10 s.
c) Continue the test until the sample fai Is or
Q-3 APPARATUS 10 000 cycles are completed, whichever
A suitable testing machine which can accommodate comes first.
the test piece and which is capable of applying a steady
Q-6 REPORT
cyclic tensile loading, is required. The cyclic load
ranges from 3.6 to 36 percent of the nominal pull-out The following information shall be reported :
strength for a given cord diameter (see Fig. 24). a) Whether the sample failed, that is, there was
evidence of cord pull-out, before 10 000
Q-4 TEST PIECE
cycles were completed.
A test piece shall be cut from a full thickness section b) The nominal static pull-out strength of the
of the belting containing five cords. The test piece cord being tested.
shall be cut to the arrangement shown in Fig, 7. The c) The maximum and minimum load levels.
test length shall be 100 + 2 mm. The covers may be
d) A reference to this Annex, that is IS 15143,
removed 100 mm from the end of the test piece to Annex Q.
n
b
L=-=1 “ME
FIG. 24 TYPICALCYCLE LOADINGPATTERN
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5.1 Freedom from Defects

belting, identical, the overall length of the sample shall be

1f requested by the testing laboratory, belting shall be

7 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM AND TESTS 7.4 Troughability

7.1 Tensile Strength of Belt and Cords Table 4 Troughability

The following shows a marking scheme in the sequence required:

IS 15143ST 800 FR-U 96 XYZ 10033 01 MFG. CODE 1

8.2 BIS Certification Marking granted to manufacturers or producers maybe obtained

All dimensions in mill imetres.

A-1 SCOPE A-4 TEST SPECIMEN

BELT WIOTH (W)

All dimensions in millimetres.

B-3.1 Rigid Clamp — For holding the test piece where

B-5 PROCEDURE a) Cover thickness — Thickness of Cover A and

C-1 SCOPE calliper, on a straight portion of the cord

D-3 APPARATUS Distance between the outer cords

SPACING OF OUTER CORDS

FIG. 5 DISTANCEBETWEENTHELEFT-HANDSIDESOFTHETwo OUTERCORDS

All dimensions.in millimetres.

FIG. 6 TESTPIECEFORTENSILESTRENGTHOF STEELCORD

E-5 PROCEDURE c) heavier jaws, and

F-4 TEST PIECE a) Average pull-out strength of the three test

OUTER CORDS CUT THROUGH LEAVING ONLY

——— -—— —— — — —— — — — ——- _ _ —-— ——

—— ——— ——— - — — -——— —— — -—- ——

The stripping force required to separate laminations G-4 TEST PIECE

G-5 PROCEDURE stripping force of the test piece and divide by

a) Cut back the laminate at an angle of G-6 REPORT

J-2 APPLICATION a) Two rigid horizontal bars conveniently

c) Fourrelatively inextensible suspension wires, J-7 PROCEDURE

BRASS RING BRASS CYLINDER

All dimensions in millimetres.

a) For general use: Tin on lead, 1.5 percent tin,

2 The foil electrodes may be omitted if the belt surface is

K-4 PREPARATION OF TEST PIECE K-4.3 Application of Electrodes

Avoid breathing on the test areas as any condensation

L-1 SCOPE c) The specified time elapses.

All dimensions in millimetres.

FIG. 11 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF DRUM FRICTION TESTING APPARATUS

L-3.2 Drum Temperature Measuring Device L-3.3 Tensioning System

,-‘-= ==L J=4=:

All dimensions in millimetres.

should be fixed horizontally at the back of the drum (that is,

All dimensions in millimetres.

other two in moving air as described in L-6.2 L-6 PROCEDURE

All dimensions in millimetres.

M-1 SCOPE M-3 APPARATUS

●3.2 iO.1 X 7.~0.1 DEEP

=Xj &E!?Ass WIRES

[Jnless otherwise specified length tolerances +0.5, diameter tolerances +0. 1

All dimensions in miliimetres.