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MACHINE BELTS
Keeping Your Production Moving with the Right Belt
Machine down? Every hour of downtime costs time and money. If you are unsure which belt you need, APR Conveyor Belts provides fast, expert engineering advice to identify the right machine belt for your application. With next day delivery available on common UK stock, we help get your production back up and running quickly
Machine Belting
Machine belts and industrial belts describe the transmission, feeder and conveyor belts that keep industrial machinery running efficiently. At APR Conveyor Belts, we specialise in three main belt categories, each designed to suit specific machines, functions and applications.
Belt Joins
The way a belt is joined impacts its performance, longevity, and suitability for your application.
Finger Jointed (PolySprint):
Finger jointed Polysprint belts use interlocking "fingers" that are heat welded together to form a durable, dependable joint. This method is ideal for quick on-site belt preparation and installation, reducing machine downtime and improving efficiency. Because these belts run well on small pulley diameters, they are widely used in prin ting, packaging and many other industrial conveyor belt applications.
Skived (PolyBelt):
Skived joints are produced by accurately cutting the belt ends at an angle and bonding them together with heat and pressure to form a strong, smooth and dependable join. This method is ideal for demanding industrial conveyor belt applications where high strength and long term reliability are essential. Skived joints are commonly used on thicker belts above 2mm, where a robust and proffesionally finished joint is needed.
Endless and Super Endless Belts:
Endless belts are manufactured as continuous loops with no join, providing smooth and reliable running throughout the belts operation. Super Endless Belts (SEB) go a step further, as they are seamless, integrally moulded belts designed to deliver exceptional rotational accuracy and highly consistent performance. Because there is. o joint, the risk of joint failure is completely removed, making endless and super endless belts an excellent choice for precision conveyor belt applications where stable feeding, accuracy and long term reliability are essential.
Engineering Belt Services
APR Conveyor Belts provides engineering belt services that go beyond belt supply alone. Our experienced engineers carry out professional conveyor belt fitting, check belt tracking, tension and test belt performance on machine to make sure everything is running correctly. We also support customers with planned maintenance and fault finding to help prevent breakdowns, reduce downtime and avoid costly belt failures. Whether you need an emergency belt replacement, preventative maintenance or technical advice, we provide practical engineering support backed by real industry experience.
Engineers who supply and fit belts ---- not just belt fitters
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Materials and Sectors
APR Conveyor Belts supplies machine belts and conveyor belts in a wide range of materials to suit different industries and applications. These include polyurethane (PU) belts for wear resistance, rubber belts for grip and PVC belts for practical, cost effective solutions. We also offer specialist belt finishes such as rough top, anti-static, food grade and non-marking options.
We work with customers across print and packaging, food production, logistics, postal, warehousing and aviation. By matching the correct belt material and surface finish to each application, we help improve performance, increase reliability and extend belt service life.
Testimonial
Newsprinters were introduced to Paul and Alan of APR Solutions around four years ago; and our working relationship is stronger than ever.
Not only can APR supply excellent quality parts at competitive prices, it's also their ability to provide a professional service with guidance and expertise.
The team at APR Solutions have been instrumental in helping Newsprinters deliver BAU activities and major equipment refurbishments.
Robert Champion
Technical Services Manager
Newsprinters
Understanding Conveyor, Transmission and Feeder belts
Conveyor belts move products or materials from one point to another on a continuous surface.
Transmission belts transfer power through a machine to drive moving parts.
Feeder belts are designed to feed materials into machinery accurately, often using specialist surfaces or perforations for greater control.
The right belt depends on your application, including pulley diameter, belt tension, speed and material being handled.
For common UK stock machine belts, we can often offer same day or next day delivery to help reduce downtime. We hold a wide range of regularly used belt types and sizes in stock to support fast replacement.
For specialist belts or non stock items, lead times vary depending on specification. We will always be clear about delivery times and explore every option to get your operation back up and running as quickly as possible. In urgent situations, we can sometimes provide a temporary solution from our engineering stock while your specified belt is being sourced.
Yes. If you have a Nitta belt code, a competitor belt reference, or a sample of your existing belt, we can help identify the correct replacement and provide the right Nitta equivalent. In many cases, we can also recommend a belt that offers improved performance for you application.
Using cross reference data, technical specifications and practical engineering experience, our team can match belts accurately across a wide range of industries. If you are unsure what you need, send us your belt code, measurements, photos, machine details or the old belt itself and we will help identify the right solution.
Yes. We supply both endless and Super Endless Belts (SEB) for industrial machine applications where consistency, reliability and precise performance are important. Endless belts are made as continuous loops without a join, helping to remove a common weak point foud in joined belts.
Super Endless Belts are seamless, moulded belts designed for high levels of rotational accuracy and consistent feeding performance. They are ideal for precision feeder applications in printing, packaging and other industries where dimensional stability is critical. We can help you decide whether an endless belt construction is the right solution for your machine and application.
We do more than simply fit belts. Our engineers check belt tracking, inspect for mechanical issues such as worn bearings or misaligned shafts, we also test the machine before leaving site. If a belt fails prematurely, it is often a sign of a wider problem, such as incorrect tension, contamination, tracking issues or another machinery fault.
We will help identify the root cause, explain what we find and recommend the right solution to prevent repeat failures. Our approach is focused on solving the problem properly, not just supplying another belt.
