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The Alligator® Spiral Lace Fastening System is ideal for belt operations with small head pulleys that require both non-metallic and low-profile fasteners.

Why spiral lace?

Key features of the spiral lace system, include:

  • Mechanical fastener rating up to 50 pounds per inch width (PIW) (8.7 kilo-newton meters (kN/m))
  • Belts from 0.063in to 0.188in (1.6mm to 4.6mm) thick
  • Minimum pulley diameter from 0.4in to 0.6in (10mm to 15mm)
  • Produces a low-profile, non-marking splice
  • Removable hinge pin allows for easy cleaning and sanitation of belts
  • Available in white or blue polyester (US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliant materials), black polyester, or polyether ether ketone (PEEK) for high-temperature applications

Available installation methods include machine installation by a qualified belt shop with experience in endless splices.

Types of Alligator® Spiral Lace Fastening System:

  • Alligator® Size ASL50
  • Alligator® Size ASL60/160
  • Alligator® Size ASL80
  • Alligator® Size ASL90/190

Alligator® Spiral Lace Fasteners work

The Alligator® Spiral Lace Fastener system was designed for small pulley, low-profile applications. The fastener is constructed of polyester webbing, spirals, and hinge pins. It is installed by either insertion between the plies, ply stepping, or finger splicing.