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INTERNATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS There are two internationally recognised sets of standards for abrasion, ISO 10247 (H, D and L) and DIN 22102 (Y, W and X). The longerestablished DIN standards are most generally recognised and accepted. Generally speaking, DIN Y relates to normal service conditions; DIN W for more abrasive materials and DIN X for resistance to cutting, impact (from high drop heights), abrasion and gouging resulting from large lump sizes of heavy and sharp materials. Each manufacturer uses its own mix or recipe of polymers to create cover compounds that have different abrasion (wear) resistance qualities. The main polymers used are SBR (StyreneButadiene-Rubber), which is a synthetic rubber and NR (Natural Rubber). In basic terms, SBR has good general resistance to abrasion while natural rubber, although appreciably more expensive, has greater resistance to cutting, ripping and gouging. Many manufacturers try to avoid the use of natural rubber wherever possible in order to keep costs (prices) low, despite it having what can ultimately be a negative effect on the operational lifetime of the belt. BUYER BEWARE! Even wear resistant covers that conform to international standards often have to be replaced after unacceptably short periods. It is important that buyers of conveyor belts remember that DIN and ISO standards are only the minimum benchmark of acceptability. Even then, tests reveal that despite the claims of the manufacturers, more than 50% are found to be significantly below those minimum standards. Dunlops approach has been to develop a range of abrasion resistant covers specifically designed to deal with both specific and combined causes of wear. To provide a longer lasting and therefore more cost-effective solution, Dunlop covers exceed international quality standards by a significant margin.
An excellent example of this is Dunlops RA standard abrasion resistant cover, which exceeds the DIN Y standard by more than 30%.
All information and recommendations in this bulletin have been supplied to the best of our knowledge, as accurately as possible and updated to reflect the most recent technological developments. We cannot accept any responsibility for recommendations based solely on this document.
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