Although wire rope conveyor belts have many advantages, they also have some disadvantages that cannot be ignored, mainly including the following aspects:

1.High manufacturing process requirements: The production process of wire rope conveyor belts is relatively complex, requiring high-precision processes and equipment to ensure the close combination of wire rope and rubber and the stability of the overall structure. This poses a high challenge to the technical level and equipment requirements of manufacturers.

2. Poor transverse tear resistance: Since the wire rope conveyor​ belt is mainly based on the longitudinal wire rope as the skeleton, its transverse strength is relatively low and its transverse tear resistance is poor. During the conveying process, if sharp objects or abnormal impact force are encountered, transverse tearing is prone to occur, affecting the normal use of the conveyor belt.

3. Easy to short wire: During long-term, high-load operation, the wire rope of the wire rope conveyor belt may break due to wear, fatigue or stress concentration. Although this situation is relatively rare, once it occurs, it may have a significant impact on the overall performance and service life of the conveyor belt.

4. Low expansion force: Compared with some other types of conveyor belts, steel cord conveyor belts may have lower expansion force. This means that when the temperature changes or the conveyor belt is subjected to external forces, its length change may not be as significant as other materials, which may put forward certain requirements on the adaptability of the conveying system.

5. High maintenance cost: Although the service life of steel cord conveyor belts is long, once damage occurs, such as transverse tearing or wire rope breakage, its maintenance cost may be relatively high. This is mainly because the maintenance process requires professional technology and equipment, and may require the replacement of the entire conveyor belt section or complex repair work.

6. There are certain requirements for the use environment: Although steel cord conveyor belts are highly adaptable, their performance may be affected in certain extreme environments, such as extreme high temperature, low temperature or corrosive media. Therefore, when using them, it is necessary to fully consider the impact of the use environment on the conveyor belt and take corresponding protective measures.

In view of the above shortcomings, users of steel cord conveyor belts should pay attention to strengthening daily maintenance and management, regularly check the wear and damage of the conveyor belt, and replace damaged parts or perform repair work in time. At the same time, when selecting a conveyor belt, the appropriate model and specifications should be selected according to the specific use environment and requirements to ensure the normal operation and efficient operation of the conveying system.