METAL-FUSED PLASTIC CONVEYOR BELT COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF MAKING
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1. A conveyor belt component comprising:
- a thermoplastic member having an outer surface and adapted for use with a modular conveyor belt;
a metal coating covering at least a portion of the outer surface of the thermoplastic member.
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Abstract
Metal-coated thermo-plastic conveyor belt components and methods for their manufacture. Hinge rods, sprockets, and belt modules are coated with metal to increase their stiffness or wear resistance or to improve other performance characteristics.
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15 Claims
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1. A conveyor belt component comprising:
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a thermoplastic member having an outer surface and adapted for use with a modular conveyor belt; a metal coating covering at least a portion of the outer surface of the thermoplastic member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for making a conveyor belt component, comprising:
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forming a thermoplastic member with an outer surface and adapted for use with a modular conveyor belt; covering at least a portion of the outer surface with a metal coating. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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