MATO Conveyor Belt Fasteners
MATO Conveyor Belt Fasteners, Clamps & Tools
Texas Belting and Supply in Houston, TX is an authorized MATO distributor stocking Steelgrip, Plategrip, Riv-Nail, EasyClip, and Copper Rivet conveyor belt fasteners along with heavy-duty belt clamps, hinge pins, rivets, and the full line of MATO installation tools. Every product ships from our Houston warehouse with same-day availability on stocked items.
Whether you need light-duty Steelgrip lacing for a package conveyor or heavy-duty Riv-Nail fasteners for a mining belt rated at 600+ PIW, Texas Belting carries the right MATO fastener for the application. Not sure which fastener type fits your belt? Call 888-203-2358 and we will match the correct fastener to your belt thickness, pulley diameter, and operating conditions.
The MATO product line at Texas Belting includes: Steelgrip hook lacing for light-duty belts up to 3/8" thick, EasyClip and Staplegrip preset lacing for slider bed and troughing conveyors, Copper Rivet fastener kits for agricultural and general industrial splicing, Plategrip bolt plate fasteners (solid and hinged) for medium to heavy-duty mining and aggregate belts, Riv-Nail rivet hinge fasteners for high-PIW synthetic carcasses up to 1,500 PIW, Grip-Tite belt clamps from 20" to 96"+, hinge pins in steel and stainless cable, and a complete catalog of air-powered and manual installation tools.
About MATO Corporation
MATO Corporation manufactures mechanical conveyor belt fastening systems and has been in the belt fastener business for over 100 years. The parent company, MATO GmbH & Co. KG, is headquartered in Mühlheim am Main near Frankfurt, Germany. MATO Corporation operates U.S. facilities in Birmingham, AL and Burr Ridge, IL. In October 2021, MATO completed the acquisition of Conveyor Accessories, Inc., bringing the Plategrip, Riv-Nail, Staplegrip, and Steelgrip product lines under the MATO brand. Part numbers and specifications from Conveyor Accessories remain unchanged. MATO fasteners are used in mining, aggregate, grain handling, recycling, food processing, and general industrial conveying operations worldwide.
MATO Product Line at a Glance
MATO Product Categories
Browse our full MATO inventory by product type. Each category includes detailed specifications, sizing charts, and material options.
Steelgrip Fasteners
Light-duty hook-style lacing for transmission belts and light conveyor belts. The continuous bar design distributes tension across the full belt width. Cross-scored strips break by hand to fit any belt width with no special tools required.
Plategrip Fasteners
Bolt plate fasteners for medium to heavy-duty conveyor belts. Available in solid plate and hinged plate configurations. Teeth overlap plate edges for extra holding power on thin belts, and the hinged version separates for portable conveyor setups.
Riv-Nail Fasteners & Rivets
Hinged rivet fasteners for medium to heavy-duty belts. The Riv-Nail compression design does not rely entirely on belt fabric for pull-out resistance, making it ideal for synthetic high-strength carcasses. R-2, R-3, and R-5 configurations available with matching rivets in standard, stainless, and brass.
EasyClip & Staplegrip Fasteners
Preset staple-type fasteners for light to medium-duty conveyor belts. Hinged plates are held in compression by high-tensile stainless steel staples. EasyClip is available in EC62, EC125, and EC187 sizes for quick, reliable splicing on slider bed and troughing conveyors.
Copper Rivet Fasteners
Steel and stainless steel fastener sets with copper rivets. The CR-Super and CR-2A series are packaged as complete kits with fastener strips, rivets, and hinge pins included. Popular for general industrial and agricultural conveyor belt splicing.
Belt Clamps
Grip-Tite heavy-duty belt clamps for pulling conveyor belt ends together during splicing, vulcanizing, and fastener installation. Available in widths from 20" (500 mm) to 96" (2400 mm) and larger. Designed for rapid field deployment in mining, aggregate, and heavy industrial environments.
Hinge Pins
Heavy-duty hinge pins that connect the two belt ends of a hinged fastener splice. Available in bare steel cable, galvanized, stainless steel, and nylon-covered configurations. Properly matched hinge pins are critical for splice flexibility and pulley wrap performance.
Installation Tools
Air-powered and manual tools designed specifically for MATO fastener installation. Includes Riv-Nail air hammers and punch sets, Plategrip bolt breakers and templates, Staplegrip lacing tools, air-powered belt cutters, and complete installation kits.
MATO Fastener Type Comparison
Choosing the right belt fastener depends on your belt thickness, pulley diameter, operating conditions, and required splice strength. This table compares the five main MATO fastener families.
| Fastener Type | Duty Rating | Belt Thickness | Installation | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelgrip | Light duty | 1/16" to 3/8" | No tools required; break strips by hand | Transmission belts, light conveyor belts, package handling |
| EasyClip / Staplegrip | Light to medium duty | 1/16" to 3/8" | Hammer-driven or lacing tool fixtures | Slider bed conveyors, troughing conveyors, PVC and lightweight belts |
| Copper Rivet | Light to medium duty | Varies by series | Rivet setter tool | Agricultural conveyors, general industrial, hay baler belts |
| Plategrip | Medium to heavy duty | 3/16" to 3/4"+ | Bolt plate tools; bolt breakers | Mining, aggregate, quarry, portable conveyors (hinged type) |
| Riv-Nail | Medium to heavy duty | 1/8" to 1" | Air-powered hammer and punch sets | Heavy-duty mining, high-PIW synthetic belts, high-tension applications |
When to Use Mechanical Belt Fasteners
Mechanical belt fasteners (also called belt lacing) provide a separable splice that allows belt installation, removal, and repair without disassembling the conveyor structure. This is the primary advantage over vulcanized (endless) splices, which are permanent and require the conveyor frame to be opened for belt installation.
Mechanical Fasteners Are the Right Choice When:
Downtime is critical and the belt must be replaced or repaired quickly. Portable conveyors move between job sites and need field-separable splices. The conveyor structure cannot be opened to thread an endless belt. Belt tracking problems, edge wear, or cover damage require frequent splice maintenance. A temporary splice is needed to keep a conveyor running until a scheduled shutdown allows vulcanized splicing.
Selecting the Right Fastener
The two most important factors in fastener selection are belt thickness and minimum pulley diameter. A fastener that is too large for the pulley will not flex properly around the pulley face, causing premature fastener fatigue and failure. A fastener that is too small for the belt thickness will not grip the carcass adequately and will pull out under tension. MATO publishes selection charts for each fastener family that cross-reference belt thickness and pulley diameter to the correct fastener size. Texas Belting can help you match the right fastener to your specific conveyor setup.
Fastener Material Options
Carbon Steel is the most common and economical fastener material. Suitable for dry, non-corrosive environments and general industrial use.
Galvanized Steel provides moderate corrosion resistance for outdoor and mildly corrosive applications. Standard on Steelgrip sizes 00, 1, and 7.
Stainless Steel is recommended for highly corrosive environments, chemical exposure, food processing, and applications where magnetic attraction must be minimized. Available across all MATO fastener families.
Durgard is a MATO proprietary heat-treated steel with abrasion-resistant properties. Durgard fasteners last several times longer than standard steel in abrasive applications like sand, gravel, and aggregate handling. Not recommended for highly corrosive environments.
Copper Rivets are used in the CR-Super and CR-2A fastener series. Copper provides excellent corrosion resistance and is non-sparking, making it suitable for grain handling and environments where spark ignition is a concern.