Raocat Rubber - Conveyor Belt Service

06/02/2026

Summer is heating up fast! ☀️

Our service crews completed 94 field jobs in May!! 😮

www.raocat.com
304-756-5000

05/15/2026

Our founder and president.
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Claude Ray Tate, 81, of Charleston, WV, died peacefully at home in his sleep on
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, surrounded by family.

Ray was born on April 5, 1945, to Andrew Tate and Arleen Phillips Tate in Charleston, WV.

Ray was a lifelong resident of Charleston, a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, and served in the Army Reserves. A great source of pride for Ray was the company that he founded, owned, and was still the president of, Raocat Rubber. That
business that began in 1987 still operates today after nearly 40 years.

Ray is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Tate and Arleen Phillips Tate; brothers, Charles Tate and Kenny Tate; and sister, Roberta Tate Bowyer.

Ray is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Donna Caplinger Tate; sister, Sharon Keller; brother, Robert Tate; sons, Ray Allen Tate (Julie) and Steve Tate (Katie); grandchildren, Erik Tate (Breaha), Summer Tate (Joel Hanson), Jillian Tate, Jesse Tate (Courtney), Kaylee Tate-Smith (Jagur), and Joseph Tate; great granddaughter, Amelia
Tate.

Ray is survived, as well, by many loved ones and extended family members who have been greatly impacted by having Ray in their lives. He was such a powerful presence and will be greatly missed.

Thank you to Hospice, whose support in the end made Ray’s transition comfortable and gave invaluable support to the family.

A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 12:00 - 2:00, at Keller Funeral Home in Dunbar, WV. Immediately following will be a graveside service at the family cemetery, Mt. Calvary, on Limestone Road in Charleston.

05/01/2026

Our Raocat crews finished April strong!
82 service jobs completed!

304-756-5000
www.raocat.com

04/02/2026

Raocat will be closed April 3, 2026 in observance of Good Friday.
Happy Easter Weekend!

03/31/2026

Spring is in full swing at Raocat!

110 field service jobs completed in March! Wow!

304-756-5000 or www.raocat.com

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

12/24/2025

Raocat Rubber will be closed December 24-25 in observance of Christmas.

10/18/2025

Another fun Raocat Family Picnic in the books!

08/06/2025

WHAT IS A VULCANIZED SPLICE?
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A vulcanized splice is a method of joining the ends of a conveyor belt by chemically bonding them together using heat and pressure, creating a seamless and durable connection. This technique is often preferred over mechanical splicing because it provides a stronger, longer-lasting, and cleaner joint.

For conveyor belt service, including vulcanized splicing and mechanical splicing, call us at 304-756-5000 or visit our website for more information.

Discover our conveyor belt service for the mining and aggregate industries. Increase productivity and efficiency with Raocat Rubber's vulcanized splicing services and more.

07/24/2025

So far in July, our Raocat crews have completed A LOT of field services!

- 37 Vulcanized Splices
- 20 Vulcanized Repairs
- 3 Mechanical Repairs
- 1 Epoxy Repair
- Re-rolled over 3,000’ of belt
- Installed over 4,000’ of belt

For conveyor belt service, call 304-756-5000 or check out our website at www.raocat.com