Independent repair, refurbishment and spare parts support for conveyor belt equipment

Vulca-fix provides repair, refurbishment, testing and replacement part support for conveyor belt vulcanising presses and associated workshop equipment. From older press systems and damaged control panels to air bags, heating platens, winders and slitting machines, we help keep your belt maintenance equipment working safely, reliably and efficiently.

We support a wide range of equipment used in the conveyor belting industry, including vulcanising presses, cooling systems, belt clamps, winders, slitting machines, power packs, control panels, pressure systems, handling frames and specialist site tools.

Our service is ideal for companies looking to extend the life of existing equipment, repair damaged machines, replace worn parts, upgrade safety features or bring older equipment back into service.

Equipment We Repair and Support

We offer repair and refurbishment services for:

Conveyor Belt Vulcanising Presses

We repair and refurbish conveyor belt vulcanising presses of many types and sizes, including modular presses, sectional presses, lightweight presses, heavy-duty workshop presses and site vulcanising equipment.

Typical repair work includes heating platen repairs, air bag replacement, pressure system repairs, control box upgrades, cable replacement, insulation checks, frame repairs and full machine inspection.

Heating Platens

Heating platens are one of the most important parts of any vulcanising press. If a platen is not heating evenly, not reaching temperature, tripping electrics or showing signs of damage, we can inspect, repair or manufacture replacement solutions.

Common platen issues include damaged heating elements, faulty sensors, poor temperature control, damaged insulation, broken connectors, cracked plates, worn edges and poor heat distribution.

Control Panels and Control Boxes

We repair, replace and upgrade press control panels and control boxes. This can include modernising older control systems, replacing obsolete components and improving reliability and usability.

Typical control panel work includes temperature controllers, contactors, relays, timers, switches, sockets, emergency stops, indicator lamps, wiring looms, fuses, breakers, thermocouple inputs and complete control box rebuilds.

Air Bags and Pressure Systems

We offer air bag repair and replacement for vulcanising press pressure systems. Damaged or leaking air bags can cause uneven pressure, failed joints, unsafe operation and downtime.

We can inspect and replace air bags, pressure hoses, valves, pressure gauges, fittings, regulators, manifolds and related pneumatic components.

Cables, Plugs and Connectors

Damaged cables and connectors are common on site equipment. We can replace or repair power cables, control cables, platen leads, thermocouple cables, plugs, sockets, connectors and cable protection.

This helps reduce electrical faults, intermittent heating problems and unsafe equipment operation.

Winder Repairs

We repair and support conveyor belt winders and belt handling equipment. This can include mechanical repairs, fabrication, guarding improvements, bearing replacement, drive repairs and hydraulic or electrical fault finding.

Common winder issues include worn shafts, damaged frames, faulty motors, gearbox problems, poor tracking, worn rollers, damaged bearings, loose guards, damaged controls and worn drive components.

Slitting Machine Repairs

We offer repair and refurbishment support for belt slitting machines, including mechanical, electrical and safety-related work.

Typical slitter repair items include blades, blade holders, shafts, spacers, bearings, drive belts, motors, guards, emergency stops, switches, guides, rollers, control panels and machine frames.

Clamps, Frames and Handling Equipment

We repair and manufacture parts for belt clamps, press frames, lifting points, handling systems, stands, trestles and specialist conveyor belt tools.

This can include aluminium welding, steel fabrication, specialist machining, replacement pins, bushes, bolts, handles, brackets and safety improvements.

Common Parts That May Need Replacing

Over time, conveyor belt repair and vulcanising equipment can suffer from heat damage, site damage, electrical wear, corrosion and general fatigue. Parts that often need replacement include:

Heating system parts
Heating elements, heating mats, platen sensors, thermocouples, insulation sheets, heat-resistant wiring, temperature controllers and platen connectors.

Pressure system parts
Air bags, pressure bags, pressure hoses, gauges, regulators, pneumatic fittings, valves, manifolds, seals and quick-release couplings.

Electrical parts
Control boxes, contactors, relays, timers, switches, indicator lamps, emergency stops, fuses, breakers, plugs, sockets, cables, wiring looms and terminal blocks.

Mechanical parts
Bolts, nuts, clamps, tie bars, threaded rods, pins, bushes, hinges, brackets, handles, lifting points, side plates, frames and machined components.

Winder and slitter parts
Bearings, shafts, rollers, blade holders, blades, spacers, guards, drive belts, chains, motors, gearboxes, couplings, control switches and safety interlocks.

Safety and compliance items
Emergency stops, guards, warning labels, insulation protection, earth bonding, cable protection, pressure gauges, test certificates and calibration labels.

Testing and Calibration

After repair or refurbishment, equipment can be tested and checked to help confirm safe and reliable operation. Depending on the equipment, this may include electrical testing, temperature checks, pressure testing, calibration checks, functional testing and visual inspection.

We can help identify uneven heating, pressure loss, damaged cabling, faulty control systems, worn mechanical parts and other issues that may affect performance or safety.

Aluminium Welding and Specialist Machining

Many older presses and belt handling machines require repair work that cannot be solved with off-the-shelf parts. Vulca-fix can support aluminium welding, fabrication and specialist machining for damaged or obsolete components.

This is particularly useful for press beams, platen frames, handles, brackets, clamps, winder parts, slitter components and custom repair solutions where original parts are no longer available.

Why Repair Instead of Replace?

Repairing and refurbishing existing equipment can often be faster and more cost-effective than buying new. It can also reduce downtime, extend machine life and allow older trusted equipment to remain in service.

A repair service can be suitable when:

Your press still works but has unreliable heating
The control box is damaged or obsolete
Air bags are leaking or no longer holding pressure
Cables, plugs or sockets are damaged
Frames, clamps or bolts are worn or broken
A winder or slitter has mechanical damage
Original parts are no longer available
You need a safer, more reliable upgrade
You want equipment inspected before returning to site