Who Should Attend
Splicing technicians, sales personnel, plant operators, and any other personnel directly involved with belt performance issues are encouraged to enroll to gain a competitive edge in the belt service marketplace.
Registration fee includes admission to the entire seminar, group transportation between hotel and class site, splice manuals, handouts and materials, breakfast, refreshment breaks, and lunch each day.
Course enrollment is limited to 25 registrants. Minimum of 15 participants required by March 19, 2010. You will receive a full refund, if minimum attendance is not met by that date. A $50 cancellation fee is in affect prior to March 19, 2010
NIBA Distributors: $775 ($850 after 3/20)
NIBA Manufacturers/Affiliates: $825 ($900 after 3/20)
Non-Members: $925
A 10% discount will be applied to the fee when sending more than 1 participant.
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Course Details
Seminar: Conveying Solutions, LLC
5060 Bakers Ferry Road • Atlanta, GA 30336
Lodging: Hampton Inn Atlanta/Douglasville
6371 Douglas Blvd. • Douglasville, GA 30135
Call direct: 770-577-2110 • Rates: $85
This educational program combines practical classroom sessions with hands-on training to enhance splicing skill level and to increase the knowledge of standard splicing and fastening procedures.
Participants will be empowered to make the correct splicing choice as well as gain valuable installation knowledge through this hands-on, interactive seminar. Sales personnel will gain equity with their accounts. Belt shop technicians will gain value with their service. And operators will prolong belt life and minimize maintenance concerns.
Instructors are NIBA Education & Technical committee members Mike Cremeens, Almex Group, with more than 33 years in the splicing industry, Dick McConnell, a 22-year veteran with fastener manufacturer, Flexco, and Ronnie Whisenhunt with Conveying Solutions, LLC (partner of ISSI), with over 20 years in the industry.
Many interactions among students and with the instructors will enhance and maximize the learning experience.
Class vulcanizing equipment provided by Almex Group.
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Agenda: Tuesday, April 6
Registration | 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Basic Splice Technology Classroom Session | 8:30 am to Noon
- Conveyor Technology as Applied to Splicing
- Step Splice Design and Process
- Dynamic and Static Properties of Step Splices
Vulcanized Splicing Hands-On Session | 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
- Hands-On Step Splicing of 3-ply Belting (layout and stripping)
Agenda: Wednesday, April 7
Hands-On Session | 8:30 am to 10:30 am
- Hands-On Step Splicing of 3-ply Belting (assembly and curing)
- Vulcanizer Set-Up and Operation
Classroom Session | 10:45 am – Noon
- Mechanical Fasteners
- Squaring Belt Ends
- Sizing the Correct Fastener
- Installation Techniques
- Task Specific Safety
- Accessory Tooling
- Mechanical Splices vs. Vulcanizing Discussion
- Mechanical Splice Troubleshooting
Hands on Session | 12:45 pm – 2:30 pm
- Mechanical Fastener Installations
- Squaring and Skiving Techniques
- Demo Installation of Bolt and Rivet-Style Fasteners
Classroom Session | 2:45 pm to 4:00 pm
- Test Vulcanized Splices Made in Class
Classroom Session | 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Participant Testing (Written Test)
- Participant Evaluation of Class and Instructors
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