See flanged edge.

The portion of a conveyor belt where the angle of incline increases.

The flow property of a material.

The absence of material or an area devoid of materials where not intended. See also blister and sink.

See swelling.

A process over a range in temperature during which a polymeric compound, through a change in molecular structure (e.g., crosslinking) becomes less plastic and causes changes in the physical and chemical properties of the resulting elastomer.

A joint in a belt made by means of vulcanization.

The longitudinal distance between steps in the splice.