In some critical conveyor installations, there are cases where the normal expected belt life significantly deteriorates due to premature failure caused by longitudinal through cut, tear or carcass fracture. These belts normally convey large sized lumps and are used in heavy duty mining applications.

Failures are catastrophic and impose heavy financial losses due to stoppage of production and downtime.

For such applications demanding the highest impact, rip and tear resistance, KBPL recommends SPECIAL TEAR & RIP

RESISTANT GRADE BELTS with special textile breaker fabric or steel breaker mesh to avoid damage to the carcass.