Novitool® AERO™ Portable Splice Press Welding Guidelines
PC10 and PC20
Novitool® AERO™ Portable Splice Press Welding Guidelines – V6
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Tape Positioned Over Belt
4. Fill out the balance of the platen with like-
belt material and use a narrow silicone strip (approximately1”
wide and at least 0.015” thinner than the belt itself) at each outside platen end to cap the end of this like-
belt material. Silicone can be substituted to fill out the press but the use of like belt material will reduce the
“hourglass” effect in the weld area caused by shrinkage. Any silicone used on the tooth side must have the
same tooth pattern.
Filler strips along the belt edges serve several purposes
Prevent the belt from flowing out during the welding process
Help minimize shrinkage in the weld area
Balance the top and bottom platen during welding
There can be no gaps or open areas on the platen bed
5. Apply a
1.5” wide strip of blue urethane foil across the top and bottom splice
(Gates Mectrol PN 15260, sold in 5
0’ lengths).
Filler Strips
