The ordinary flat belt is made of several layers of adhesive canvas, which can be divided into two types: wrapped side type and open side type. Its characteristics include: high tensile strength, good preload retention performance, good moisture resistance, but low overload capacity, poor heat and oil resistance, etc.

The ordinary flat belts are bonded together and vulcanized into soft tape, which has good bending resistance and flexibility. The flat belts are divided into end flat belts and ring flat belts according to the technical form.

The length of ordinary flat belt can be cut as needed, and then its ends can be connected. The joint of the flat belt shall ensure that the perimeter of both sides of the flat belt is equal to avoid uneven stress and accelerated damage.