Low Friction Polyurethane Conveyor Skirting

Low Friction Polyurethane Conveyor Skirting

HUATAO Low Friction Polyurethane Conveyor Skirting is designed for conveyor operators seeking effective transfer-point sealing without creating excessive friction against expensive conveyor belts.

Installed along the sides of the loading zone, polyurethane skirting helps prevent material spillage and dust leakage while maintaining flexible contact with the moving belt.

Its combination of abrasion resistance, elasticity and controlled hardness makes Polyurethane Conveyor Skirting an effective alternative to conventional Conveyor Skirt Rubber for mining, quarrying, cement, coal and bulk material handling systems.

Protect the Conveyor Belt

The conveyor belt is one of the most valuable components in a material handling system.

Incorrect skirt adjustment can create excessive pressure against the belt, resulting in friction, heat and premature belt-edge wear.

HUATAO Belt-Friendly PU Skirting is available in different Shore hardness grades so that sealing performance can be balanced against flexibility and belt protection.

Rather than simply using the hardest possible polyurethane, material hardness should be selected according to the actual application.

Low Coefficient of Friction

A good conveyor skirt must control material without becoming another major source of belt resistance.

Polyurethane provides a smooth, durable contact surface suitable for continuous belt movement.

Combined with correct adjustment, Low Friction PU Skirting helps reduce unnecessary drag while maintaining sealing along the loading zone.

This is particularly important for long conveyors, high belt speeds and installations where minimizing belt wear is a maintenance priority.

Upgrade from Traditional Skirt Rubber

Traditional Skirt Rubber / Skirt Boarding remains widely used throughout the conveyor industry.

However, highly abrasive materials can cause frequent skirt replacement, particularly in mining and quarry applications.

Polyurethane provides an alternative where improved wear resistance is required.

HUATAO Polyurethane Skirting Board can be supplied as replacement strips or customized profiles according to the existing installation.

High Wear Resistance

Although belt protection is important, the skirt must still withstand constant exposure to abrasive material.

HUATAO polyurethane formulations provide resistance to abrasion, tearing and repeated flexing.

Typical materials handled include:

• Iron ore
• Copper and gold ore
• Coal
• Crushed stone
• Sand and gravel
• Limestone
• Cement clinker
• Mineral concentrates

This makes the skirting suitable for continuous operation in mines, quarries, cement plants and bulk handling terminals.

Transfer Point Spillage Control

Material entering the conveyor through a chute creates pressure inside the loading zone.

Transfer Point Skirting creates a flexible boundary along the belt edges, helping keep material on the conveyor until it settles into a stable profile.

Reducing uncontrolled leakage can decrease material loss and housekeeping around the conveyor.

For severe applications, PU skirting can be combined with wear liners and belt support components.

Dual Seal Options

Where both material leakage and fine dust are concerns, HUATAO offers Dual Seal Polyurethane Skirting.

The primary sealing section helps contain bulk material while a flexible secondary lip provides additional sealing against fines.

This allows operators to improve dust containment without relying on excessive skirt pressure.

Technical Specifications

Final specifications should be selected according to operating conditions.

Application-Specific Selection

Selecting conveyor skirting based only on dimensions can result in poor performance.

For optimum selection, HUATAO evaluates:

Material Abrasiveness: Highly abrasive ore may require a different PU formulation.

Belt Speed: Higher speeds increase the importance of controlled friction.

Particle Size: Coarse material can create greater loading-zone pressure.

Moisture: Wet and sticky materials may require different sealing arrangements.

Belt Stability: Excessive belt movement can reduce sealing consistency.

Operating Temperature: Temperature must be considered when selecting polyurethane compounds.

Customized Replacement PU Skirting

HUATAO can manufacture Conveyor PU Skirting according to existing dimensions, drawings or samples.

Available customization includes hardness, width, thickness, length, profile and sealing geometry.

For existing Flexco, Martin Engineering, Kinder and other conveyor sealing arrangements, customers may send the existing component drawing or sample for dimensional compatibility evaluation.

RFQ Guide

To obtain an accurate quotation, please provide:

1. Belt width
2. Belt speed
3. Existing skirting dimensions
4. Profile drawing or photos
5. Conveyed material
6. Maximum lump size
7. Wet or dry condition
8. Required hardness
9. Operating temperature
10. Quantity

HUATAO can help determine whether standard flat skirting, Heavy Duty Conveyor Skirting or a dual-seal design is more suitable for your transfer point.

Contact HUATAO for customized belt-friendly polyurethane conveyor skirting and conveyor wear components.