The belt repair method that replaces equal lengths of belt from either side of a damaged section is called what?

• A. Dutchman's splice
• B. Lap splice
• C. Mechanical splice
• D. Endless splice

Answer: (A)

Removing the damaged section and replacing equal lengths of belt from both sides is called a Dutchman splice. The idea is to cut out the faulty area and take out the same amount of belt on each side, then insert a replacement piece that bridges the gap so the belt’s overall length and centerline stay the same. This keeps tension and tracking stable and is distinct from a lap splice (ends overlapped and joined), a mechanical splice (external fasteners), or an endless splice (joining the belt ends to form a loop without mid-section replacement).