{"product_id":"plategrip-tool-330-curved-330","title":"Plategrip Curved Template 330 - Bias-Angle Layout Template for 30\" Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlategrip Curved Template 330\u003c\/strong\u003e is a curved (bias-angle) layout template for marking hole positions on belt ends before installing Plategrip bolt plate fasteners with a bias splice angle. Sized for a 30-inch belt width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 layout template\u003c\/strong\u003e sized for 30\" belt width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-marked hole positions for the matching Plategrip fastener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with handle holes for clamping during use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a bias splice:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bias splice (also called angle splice or curved splice) cuts the belt at an angle rather than straight across (90 degrees). The result is a longer splice line that distributes load over a greater area, smooths belt operation over pulleys, and reduces splice stress on conveyors with frequent direction changes or higher speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat this template does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The curved template lays across the belt at the bias angle and provides hole guides spaced for the Plategrip bolt pattern. The installer marks holes through the template, then drills or punches the marked positions. Without a template, hole positioning at a bias angle is error-prone and produces inconsistent splices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-series curved template:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used for shorter-pattern bias splices. Refer to the MATO Plategrip catalog or contact Texas Belting to confirm the right curved template for your specific Plategrip fastener size and application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use bias vs straight splices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bias splices are recommended for high-speed conveyors, conveyors with reversing direction, troughed belts, and any application where splice fatigue or noise are concerns. Straight (square) splices are fine for slower steady-direction conveyors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible installation tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use with Plategrip TK1, TK2, or TK3 tool kits, hand or power punches, and standard Plategrip fastener sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTexas Belting is an authorized MATO distributor shipping from Houston, TX. Same-day shipping on stocked items. Call 888-203-2358 for sizing help or bulk pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MATO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46698549969085,"sku":"330","price":96.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/7721\/files\/cai-template-belt_b7d86646-23a7-40aa-98b2-69d7a2404c81.jpg?v=1778103606","url":"https:\/\/texasbelting.com\/products\/plategrip-tool-330-curved-330","provider":"Texas Belting and Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}