Skirt Rubber

Y skirt rubber acts as a key sealing spare part fitted on belt conveyor transfer chutes. It uses a practical dual sealing structure, fixing many frequent headaches seen on bulk material conveying sites.

Plenty of conveyor lines struggle with material spilling along chute edges. Spilled product creates messy work zones, wastes usable raw material, and brings hidden safety hazards for site workers. Many maintenance crews spend lots of time cleaning up dropped material every shift. Our Y skirt rubber solves these real life pain points. It presses tight against belt surface and chute side plates, holds bulk material inside the chute, and cuts dust release during loading operations.

Real World Benefits of This Dual Seal Skirt

• Dual sealing design stops spillage and flying dust
• Makes daily site operation safer for workers
• Cuts down material loss from chute gaps
• Reduces unnecessary wear on your conveyor belt
• Simple to fit, quick to adjust during maintenance

Dual Material Build for Conveyor Skirt Boards

This skirt rubber is assembled from two distinct materials: a rubber base body paired with high grade polyurethane wear facing section.

The section making direct contact with the running belt is built from quality polyurethane stock. Polyurethane delivers strong wear resistance. It slides smoothly across belt covers, will not scratch or gouge conveyor belts, and lasts far longer than full rubber skirts you find on the market.

1.Polyurethane Wear Facing Section That Touches the Belt

This polyurethane layer takes all the friction from moving belts. Its formula focuses on wear resistance while keeping enough flexibility to avoid belt damage.

2.Rubber Base Gives Solid Structural Support

Thick rubber main body keeps overall shape stable. It absorbs impact from bulk material hitting the skirt, prevents tearing and deformation in tough working conditions.

How The Dual Sealing Setup Works On Site

Two sealing lips sit against chute side plates and moving conveyor belt. Contact seals block granular bulk goods leaking out of loading chutes. The outer lip can flip or get tweaked based on actual belt running conditions. On site staff can adjust compression without cutting or modifying the rubber itself.

Tunable Outer Seal Lip for Field Fine Tuning

Outer lip features rounded transition surface. No sharp hard edges to dig into belt rubber cover. This lowers friction abrasion and gives extra protection for your conveyor belt.

One Piece Inner Seal Lip Blocks Material Leaks

Inner seal is integrally molded for each side. Its full length matches the whole loading chute. It forms a continuous barrier, stopping fine dust and small sized bulk particles escaping through gaps.

Specifications

Where Use Y Skirt Rubber

Suited for most bulk material belt conveyor transfer points.

Types of Bulk Materials It Handles

Works reliably with coal, ore, sand, gravel and other abrasive bulk materials.

Common Industries & Conveyor Sites

• Coal mines and mineral processing conveyor lines
• Cement plant transfer chutes
• Aggregate crushing & screening conveying systems
• Port bulk cargo handling equipment
• Power plant raw coal feeding belts

Why Choose Our Y Skirt Rubber Over Standard Skirt Options

Lots of site operators pick our dual layer Y skirt rubber instead of cheap single lip alternatives. This two part build pairs the toughness of rubber base with high wear performance of polyurethane wear facing. You get fewer part replacements, less material waste and lower daily maintenance workload for conveyor transfer stations.

Practical Installation & Adjustment Advice

Things To Check Before You Start Mounting

Check your conveyor belt first. Heavy deformation or large surface damage on the belt will hurt sealing performance, no matter how good your skirt rubber is.

Hands On Tips For Fitting And Tuning

1. Secure Y skirt rubber onto chute side mounting brackets. Do not crank bolts too tight. Excessive compression speeds up lip wear significantly.
2. Tune outer lip position so it touches belt lightly. Light contact works best; heavy squeezing shortens service life.
3. Carry out regular visual checks. Once sealing lip wears thin, adjust position or arrange replacement in good time.

Common Questions From Our Conveyor Clients

Q: Can I get Y skirt rubber made to my custom length?

A: Sure. Length is fully customisable. Just send over your real world chute dimension, our factory cuts to exact size for you.

Q: Will this skirt rubber leave scratches on my conveyor belt?

A: Contact surface uses high grade polyurethane with rounded lip profile. It will not damage belt cover under proper installation. Over tight bolt pressure is the top cause of belt wear. Please follow our fitting guidance.

Q: What real world service life can I expect?

A: Service life varies a lot. It depends on conveyed material abrasiveness, belt speed and how you set compression. Under normal working conditions with correct fitting, many sites run it for multiple months before replacement. Heavy abrasion applications will shorten service cycles.

Q: Minor dust still escapes after installation, what should I do?

A: Check two points first. Confirm sealing lip keeps steady contact along full chute length, and bolts are not too loose. Fine tune the adjustable outer lip to get better sealing tightness.

Q: Can I swap old single lip skirt rubber directly for Y skirt rubber?

A: It works for most existing chutes. Just double check mounting space and bracket dimensions. Snap a few photos of your site setup and send them across, our team can give quick fit feedback.