CONTI WearInspect can be utilized on fabric and steel cord belts to measure the change in the overall gauge of the belt. The system can measure top cover wear by assuming there is no wear in the pulley cover of the belt, or use profile ultrasonic measurements of the pulley cover to better estimate the top or carry cover wear. The conveyor cover wear information can be used as a belt lifetime predictor, as well as to diagnose system-related issues that are causing premature wear of the conveyor belt.