Conveyor systems are integral to the functions of many factories, being at the forefront of industrialization and manufacturing, providing factories with efficient means to mass produce. To fully understand how industrial conveyors work, it is necessary to learn about the different conveyor parts and their functions.
Here is an overview of the many parts of a conveyor system:
1. Conveyor Belt
Of the many conveyor parts, conveyor belts are probably the easiest to comprehend. They help move products, loads, packages, and other items from one place to another. Observing proper tension and clearing any obstructions can help in making sure your conveyor belt performs efficiently. Different types of conveyor belts can offer specific features.
The following are some of the most common types of conveyor belts:
Solid woven conveyor belts made of PVC or rubber are widely used in mining industries, grocery stores, and airports.
Filter conveyor belts are typically used in water treatment processes.
Woven metal belts are used to aid in the drying and heating processes of different foods, electronics, and glass-working industries among others.
Hinged belts are typically used to handle scrap and help with different recycling applications.
2. Pulleys
Pulleys are designed to drive the belt, change the direction of the belt, and give the belt its proper tension. Made of rolled shells, modern pulleys have locking assemblies and flexible end disks.
Conveyor pulleys can be classified according to their functions:
Head pulleys drive the conveyor equipment. These pulleys usually have larger diameters compared to other pulleys to improve traction and durability.
● Snub pulleys are designed to achieve a higher angle of warp on the drive pulley.
Take-up pulleys are designed to tighten your conveyor belt. These pulleys could be drive pulleys or idler pulleys.
Bend pulleys are responsible for changing the direction of your conveyor belt and can be placed in the tail part or above the take up equipment depending on the desired belt direction.
3. Idlers
Perhaps one of the more obscure conveyor parts, conveyor idlers are designed to give support and protection to belt conveyors.
The following are common types of conveyor idlers:
Carrying idlers are designed to support conveyor belts loaded with heavy objects.
Return idlers with shock absorbing properties provide smooth transit of bulk materials.
Other types of idlers are also developed to adapt to different industry-specific applications.
4. Drive Motors
Without drive motors, conveyors cannot function. Drive motors power conveyor belts and the right drive motor should be selected based on your requirements.
Easy to use fixed speed motors power conveyors at a fixed speed. They are ideal for conveyor systems that operate continuously in one direction.
Position control motors are used in conveyors performing a variety of complex functions as it allows for accurate control of the conveyor.
Variable speed motors allow end users to change the speed according to the function of the conveyor.
These conveyor parts are essential for every conveyor to function. Furthermore, they can be tweaked to perform a variety of applications and different accessories can be added.
Norpak Handling has been a leader in providing reliable and optimized conveyor parts for decades. Get in touch with us today and we will provide you with a solution.
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