Patent ID: 8640862

Claim:
An on-machine-seamable industrial belt comprising: a base structure having a first and second edge in the cross machine direction (“CD”); a protective first laminate film layer laminated directly on a first side of said base structure, wherein said layer does not partially or completely fill the base structure; a seaming means for seaming the first and second edges together to form an endless belt structure, wherein said first layer is attached to said base structure over said seaming means; and a flap cut along the seam from said first layer laminated to said base structure, said flap providing access to said seaming means and protecting said seaming means from exposure and presenting a substantially continuous and impermeable surface, wherein the belt is adapted for at least localized heat to be applied to the seam area to laminate the film to the base structure in the seam area after installation and connection of the belt via the seaming means.