SPLICE SCHOOL

Fenner Dunlop Americas has developed an educational program that combines practical classroom sessions with hands-on training to enhance splicing skill level and to increase knowledge of standard Fenner Dunlop splicing procedures. Splicing technicians, sales personnel and plant operators are encouraged to enroll in the Certified Splice School to gain a competitive edge in the belt service marketplace.


The following is an overview of topics covered in the Fenner Dunlop Splice School.

Day - 1 (Mandatory)
  • Basic Splice Technology (Class Room)
  • Splice Material Uses & Limits
  • Why Special Compounding for Splicing
  • Dynamic & Static Properties of Splice Materials
  • Fundamentals of Splice Design & Failure Analysis
  • The Vulcanization Process


Day - 2 or 3 (Option - 1)
  • Splicing of Plied Belts & Straight Warp Belts (Class Room and Hands-on)
  • Straight Warp I & II Belt Finger Type Splicing
  • Plied Belt Step Splicing Process
  • Vulcanizer Set-up and Operation

Day - 2 or 3 (Option - 2)
  • Splicing of Steel Cable Belts
  • Fundamentals of Steel Cable Splice Design & Failure Analysis
  • Steel Cable Belt Splicing
  • Vulcanizer Set-up and Operation

Day - 2 or 3 (Mandatory)
  • Test Splices Made in Class
  • Review Belt Wizard Conveyor Profiles (Splice Life)
  • Grade Attendee’s Performance
  • Attendees Receive Splice Certifications & ID Cards

New School Dates for 2007 & 2008

February 11 - 14, 2008

March 25 - 28, 2008

April 21 - 24, 2008

May 19 - 22, 2008

August 25 - 28, 2008

October 6 - 9, 2008

November 10 - 13, 2008



Splice School Photo Gallery:

November 2007



Contact us for more information about Fenner Dunlop's Certified Splice school:
800-241-1863 ext 3189
mike.cremeens@fennerdunlop.com
ronnie.whisenhunt@fennerdunlop.com