Belt Conveyor Terminology

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Conveyor Length: Overall length of conveyor

Conveyor belt width: width of transport belt

Over Conveyor width: Overall width of the conveyor

Height: Height from the floor to the top of belt

Belt type: depending on the application but either PVC, PU, or rubber

Pully: End roller diameter will have relevance to product size and reliability

Motor Drive: Shaft-mounted geared motor or chain and sprocket

Drive Type: Geared motor (External) drum motor (Motor within Roller)

Drive position: End drive – motor at the outfeed end, Underslung – Motor station mounted under Conveyor

Conveyor speed: normally in metres perĀ  min depends on how many products you require down the conveyor in 1min

Frame material: The material of the frame, usually painted mild steel or stainless steel