Belt conveyor moves conveyor belt forwards and conveys objects by rotating head pulley (roller) which winds the belt. The head pulley suggests a roller attached at the front edge of a belt conveyor, and it is rotated by a motor and moves belt forwards, therefore, it is also called a driving pulley. In rubber belt conveyor, […]

1. Belt meandering and troubles Meandering means that conveyor belt of a belt conveyor runs by sliding right and left to the moving direction. It is also called deviation. Because of meandering, the following trouble will occur. ・Edge of belt is damaged by hitting frame. ・Carrying object falls off. ・It takes cost and time to […]

Structure of belt conveyor 1. Frame Frame is a structure which shapes a belt conveyor. There are mainly two types. 1）Stringer frame Frame made by shaped steel, bended steel plate, etc. Main body of conveyor can be made with low cost. This frame is used mostly in conveyor frame using resin conveyor belt which is for light weight […]