Small Parts, Giant Impact: 5 Ways Cut Rubber & Plastic Parts Solve Conveyor Problems and Maximize Uptime

When it comes to conveyor performance, the small, unsung heroes— cut rubber and plastic parts—make a huge difference in operational efficiency and safety. At Smiley Monroe, we understand that keeping your machines operating efficiently often means solving challenges and our precision-cut parts are designed to problem-solve.

Here are five powerful ways our cut rubber and plastic parts tackle common issues in the belt conveying world:

1. Material Spillage: Seal It at the Source

Uncontrolled spillage at transfer points doesn’t just waste material—it eats into productivity, increases clean-up, and risks damaging critical components. That’s why custom-cut rubber skirting is your first and best line of defence.

How it helps:

Seals the load zone to contain fines and prevent overflow at the belt edges

Directs material flow consistently, reducing the chance of misloading or scatter

Protects belt edges from premature wear caused by escaping material

Each skirting system is CNC cut to fit your equipment, with flexible options for different belt widths, thicknesses, and environmental conditions. With precision-fit parts and easy reordering via part numbers, it’s never been simpler to stay on top of spillage control—and uptime.

2. Dust Seals: Keeping the Contaminants Out

Our custom-cut dust seals are designed to keep fugitive dust contained, reducing the health and environmental risks of fine airborne particles.

Why it matters:

Helps control site dust levels at transfer points

Supports workplace safety by improving air quality

Protects conveyor components from abrasive dust ingress

Available in a range of materials, our dust seals are cut to spec and ready for fast installation.

3. Gaskets: Precision Sealing You Can Rely On

Rubber gaskets play a vital sealing role in your conveyor setup. At Smiley Monroe, we CNC cut each gasket for exact tolerance fits—no trimming or guesswork needed.

They’re ideal for:

Sealing dust-tight covers and hatches

Vibration-dampening between mating surfaces

Withstanding wear and chemical exposure

Gaskets may be small, but they’re essential to ensuring systems stay sealed, safe and efficient.

4. Wear Liners: Heavy-Duty Protection Where It Matters Most

The first point of contact for material flow is also the first to wear. That’s why we offer custom-cut wear liners for hoppers, chutes and bins—made from abrasion- and impact-resistant rubber compounds.

Key benefits:

Abrasion resistance: Protects surfaces from heavy wear

Impact protection: Absorbs energy from falling materials

Reduced buildup: Minimizes clogging and flow interruptions

Spillage prevention: Keeps material contained and directed

Noise reduction: Cuts operational noise from material impact

Tailored to your dimensions, these liners are designed to boost both uptime and safety.

5. Ready-to-Fit Kits: Easy to Order, Even Easier to Install

We supply ready-to-fit kits—clearly part-numbered, cut-to-spec, and dispatched fast. No minimum order. No compromise.

Why customers love them:

Consistent quality and perfect fit every time

Simplifies inventory with traceable part numbers

Flexible lead times for urgent requests

Easily repeatable orders

Cut rubber and plastic parts may seem small, but their impact is massive. From reducing spillage to protecting hoppers and sealing systems, they solve the everyday problems that cost you time and money. Backed by our industry expertise, cutting-edge technology, and global support, these parts are precision-built to keep your operations flowing.

Ready to maximize your uptime?

Explore our full range of cut rubber and plastic parts at smileymonroe.com or contact us today to create your ready-to-fit kit.