Are PU belts suitable for heavy-duty use in industrial settings?
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Right now I am going to a small workwear shop with my friend and I am looking at PU belts hanging near jeans and uniforms. They look shiny and smooth and I am standing there feeling little curious because they look like leather but not exactly
Then I am thinking about strength because I want something for rough use. I am asking the shop seller if PU belts are strong enough for heavy work and he say they are fine for normal use but not real heavy duty. I feel confuse because some PU belts look thick and strong and I dont know if they can really handle pressure
After that I am going on my phone and searching PU belt while scrolling many online marketplaces including Alibaba and other industrial stores. I am seeing many listings and it make me more confuse because some are labeled industrial grade and some are fashion PU belts and I dont know which one is actually strong enough for real work use
Now I am thinking if I should choose PU belt for industrial settings or go for real leather because it feel easier to buy PU since it is cheap but leather looks more durable and I am still not sure what is better do PU belts really survive heavy-duty work or do they wear out quickly when used in real industrial environments with pressure, tools, and daily rough handling conditions in real workplace situations