01 / Make measurement safe
Use an isolated, stationary conveyor and follow the site's lockout and maintenance procedures. Never reach into running equipment. If safe access is unavailable, send existing drawings, markings or a spare sample instead.
Technical guide / Measurement
How to measure a flat conveyor belt
To order a replacement, record the belt width, thickness and length in millimetres. Say whether the length is the full endless circumference or an open length. Add photos of both faces, the joint and any markings.
Belt dimensions
Width · Length · Construction · Joint
Diagram only. Send the dimensions and photos of your belt for a quote.Belt selection
Materials, sizes and applications
Check the belt construction and operating conditions before ordering a replacement.
02 / Record width and thickness
Measure across the belt at several undamaged positions. Record total thickness without compressing the belt, avoiding raised cleats or fittings unless those are separately specified. Note worn edges and stretched or damaged sections.
03 / State the length reference
For a removed endless belt, record its full circumference along a consistent reference and describe the method. If only a flat lay length is measured, explicitly label it; do not report it as the full circumference. An old belt may be stretched and should not automatically define the new finished length.
04 / Separate finished size from joining allowance
For open belting, state the measured open length and intended joint method. Do not add or remove an assumed splice allowance: the fabricator should confirm the cutting length and finished length for the chosen construction and joint.
05 / Add the conveyor details
Include take-up position and travel, pulley diameters, support bed, speed and conveyed product. If calculating length from the conveyor layout, provide a dimensioned drawing including all rollers and the belt path.
06 / Send a complete enquiry
Attach both faces, the edge cross-section, existing joint, markings and a view of the conveyor. Include quantity and delivery location. Missing a measurement? Send what you have and identify the unknowns.
Prepare your enquiry
Details to send for a quote
| Detail | What to send |
|---|---|
| Width | Finished width in mm and measurement condition |
| Thickness | Total thickness; note wear and raised features separately |
| Length | Full circumference, flat lay measurement or open length—label explicitly |
| Construction | Cover, backing, reinforcement and markings |
| Joint & take-up | Existing joint, installation access and available adjustment |
Not sure of a specification? Send a photograph or existing marking and tell us what is unknown.
Technical references
Conveyor belt material selection ↗Tracking and edge-wear troubleshooting ↗Compare conveyor belt splice methods ↗Send dimensions, markings or a photo
Request a belt quote
Include quantity and delivery location. We will confirm the belt specification, joining work, availability and delivery time in the quotation.