A connection arrangement to provide an endless belt, especially for a screening rod belt. The band ends are securely disposed between essentially U-shaped fittings that are held together by a transverse pin. To better utilize the band strength, the lateral edges of the legs of the fittings are provided with bent portions against the greatest portion of which the side surfaces of the bands rest. Securement elements are used for the fittings and the band ends, and are driven in the manner of nails accompanied by displacement of material.