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Carcass - the fabric tension carrying portion of a belt, as distinguished from the cover.

Covers - material applied to the outer surfaces of a conveyor belt for protection of the carcass and, where required, to provide special load carrying frictional characteristics.

Duck - a term applied to a wide range of medium and heavy weight fabrics, commonly made of cotton or synthetic material, used to construct the conveyor belt carcass.

Friction Surface - a rubber adhesive compound applied to and impregnating a conveyor belt fabric, to provide greater than normal traction.

Modulus of Elasticity - The mechanical property of linear elasticity in a solid material. Defined by the ratio of tensile stress to tensile strain. Also called Young's Modulus.

PIW - belt rating, pounds (load) per inch width of a conveyor belt.

Ply - a layer of duck or cords used in constructing the carcass of a conveyor belt.

Skim or Skim Coat - a layer of material applied to the belt fabric but not forced into the weave.

Splice, Mechanical - a joint made by fastening two ends of belting together by means of metal hooks or plates.

Splice, vulcanized - a joint made endless by means of vulcanizing two properly prepared ends of the belt.

See also: Belt Types