Key Principles and Best Practices of Lightweight Belting Seminar
Pricing
Course Fees:
Course enrollment is limited to 25 registrants.
Fee includes admission to the
entire seminar, handouts and materials, refreshment breaks and lunch each day.
| Member Type | Early Bird rate until February 22, 2019 | Regular Rate |
| NIBA Distributor/Fabricator | $600 | $675 |
| NIBA Manufacturer or Affiliate | $650 | $725 |
*** $60 off for Companies that send 2 or more attendees!!!
Seminar Lodging:
Country Inn & Suites
3251 Deposit Dr NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Reserve your guest room online Click Here or call the hotel directly at (616) 942-7000. Please reference the "NIBA Seminar" to receive the discounted $119.99 rate plus tax per night for a standard room. Hot breakfast buffet is included. Suites may also be reserved at a reduced rate based on hotel availability. This rate assumes up to 2 adults per room. An occupancy fee of $10 for each additional adult may apply.
Cut off date: April 8, 2019
Cancellation Policy:
A $100 cancellation fee is in
effect prior to April 9, 2019. After that date, refunds cannot be guaranteed.
NIBA's
new and improved Key Principles & Best Practices of Lightweight Belting
course offers employees new to your organization or those who are interested in
learning more about lightweight belting, the opportunity to become acclimated
with fundamental principles and essential techniques in a focused, two-day
classroom setting.
Upon
completion of this class, attendees will have a practical understanding of
lightweight belting. They will learn the composition and general manufacturing
process of the belts. They will be exposed to assorted fabrications which
enhance the value and functionality of the product. Instructors will present
key features and benefits of the various styles of lightweight belting, discuss
common industry standards, as well as offer tips on trouble-shooting, belt
tracking and how to avoid common and costly failures in the field. Attendees
will also have the opportunity for ample Q&A with top industry
professionals.
NIBA
training courses educate and add real world value for those who are in the
business of providing solutions to operational problems on conveyors. By
combining knowledge of lightweight belting, explaining features and benefits of
the products, conveyor system design attributes and requirements, as well as
trouble shooting skills, this valuable learning opportunity is great as an
introduction to the industry or a refresher course to an industry veteran.
Classroom interaction among participants enhances learning opportunities and
provides attendees with valuable industry relationships. Our course provides an
interactive format with hands-on learning and demonstrations, as well as
immediate answers to questions. Make
plans now to attend this dynamic, interactive seminar, but hurry, space is
limited.
Program Agenda:
Day 1:
Module #1 Traditional Belting
- Belt construction
- Fabrics
- Weaves
- Covers
- Compounds
- Additives
- Key information on data sheets
- Site Visit to Uniband to see how conveyor belt is manufactured
(Note: Not for participants from belt manufacturing companies)
Module #2 Traditional Belting (cont.)
- Splicing of traditional belting
- Mechanical
- Endless
- Practical application: Splicing demonstrations
- Belt Fabrication Accessories
Module #3 Monolithic/Homogeneous Belting
- Two basic types:
- Flat monolithic/homogeneous belting
- Round and profiled belts
- Practical application: Splicing demonstrations
Day 2:
Helpful Tools for Customer Visits
Module #4 Specialty Belting
-Needled Felt Belts
-Quick Splice Tapes
-Nylon Core Belts
-High Temperature Belts
-PU Timing Belts
-Plastic Modular
-Spiral Link
-Practical application: Nylon Core splicing and Quick Melt splicing
Module #5 Conveyor Design, Trouble Shooting
-Basic components of the conveyor
-Sketching a conveyor
-Belt tracking
-Belt squaring
-Practical application: Belt Squaring and Sketching Conveyors
Putting It All Together
-Practical Application: Selecting a belt for an application based on known application details and referencing data sheets.
Key Principles & Best Practices of Lightweight Belting
-Course review, attendee survey and wrap-up
Course Objective:
To
learn the basics of lightweight belting, which includes synthetics, rubber,
nylon core, quick splice, all plastic, and modular belting. The course will
cover belt construction, splicing options, accessories and more.
Who Should Attend:
All
persons in the light-duty belting industry who would benefit from utilizing the
latest technology and applications. Attendees will be exposed to comprehensive
information providing a means to increase equity with their customer base.
Meet Your Trainers:
· Steve Fournier, Director of Strategic Accounts, Apache, Inc.
· Tom Archer, Vice President and Sales Manager, Vaughn Belting
· Don Rabb, Eastern Regional Sales Manager, Chemprene
· Beth Miller, Director of Marketing Light Duty, Flexco
Click Here for more trainer information.