Selflex Conveyor Belt Fasteners Elevator Buckets Manufacturer

Conveyor belt fasteners manufacturer and supplier elevator buckets and fasteners, screen hooks, plate fastener plates, bolts and nuts, connecting pins, plate fastener clips, steel shoe components Istanbul Turkey
Based in Istanbul, **Selflex** (a brand of Kivilcim / Binmet Metal) has been a leading Turkish manufacturer since 1949. They specialize in heavy-duty mechanical splicing and vertical conveying components, exporting to over 25 countries.

Here is a breakdown of their primary product lines and technical specifications:

### 1. Conveyor Belt Fasteners & Spare Parts
Selflex is widely recognized for its high-tensile mechanical splices designed for mining, cement, and industrial applications.

* **Plate Fasteners:** Engineered for a “sift-free” splice using top-and-bottom plate compression.
* **Fixed Bolt Series (BR12S, BR20S):** Features patented fixed bolts that won’t fall during installation.
* **Range:** Suitable for belts 5–30 mm thick with pulley diameters from 250 mm to 1500 mm.
* **Hinged & Stapled Fasteners:** Ideal for frequent belt extensions; easy to separate by pulling the hinge pin.
* **Spare Parts & Components:**
* **Plate Fastener Plates:** Top and bottom replacement washers (e.g., YPRC12/13 for BR20E).
* **Bolts and Nuts:** High-strength piloted bolts (M8 and M10) and nylon-insert lock nuts.
* **Connecting Pins:** Available in galvanized or 316Q stainless steel (diameters 2.6 mm to 8 mm).
* **Fastener Clips:** Specialized clips used during installation to hold plates in place.

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### 2. Elevator Buckets and Fasteners
They manufacture components for vertical bucket elevators under DIN 15237 standards.

* **Buckets:** Available in both **Metal** (steel) and **Plastic** (durable polymer) options.
* **Bucket Fasteners (Bolts):**
* **Types:** Standard elevator bolts with flat or bowl washers; **Oval Belt Fasteners** for high-load splicing.
* **Sizes:** Common diameters include M6, M8, M10, and M12, with head diameters up to 42 mm.
* **Finish:** Corrosion-resistant gold or silver zinc plating.

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### 3. Screen Hooks & Shoe Components
Beyond conveyors, Selflex serves the quarrying and safety industries.

* **Screen Hooks:** Designed for tensioning industrial wire screens in vibrating sieves.
* **Screen Stretching Bolts:** Specialized hardware for securing screen media.
* **Steel Shoe Components:**
* **Steel Toe Caps:** Manufactured according to **EN 12568** standards for safety footwear.
* **Steel Shanks:** Internal supports for various types of industrial and fashion footwear.

### Technical Advantage
Most of their fasteners are available in **316Q Stainless Steel** for food-grade or highly corrosive environments. Their modern factory in Istanbul utilizes R&D-driven designs, such as beveled fastener edges to reduce wear on conveyor cleaners and rollers.