SURFACE CONVEYOR BELT INSTALLATIONS
SURFACE CONVEYOR BELT INSTALLATIONS
This system is known by this name because it is a continuous mechanical system mounted outdoors or above ground.
Main Components
- Flexible Belt: A continuous rubber, PVC, or metal surface that supports the load.
- Support Structure: Steel frames and supports installed at ground level or elevated.
- Drive System: Electric motors and pulleys or drums that drive the belt.
- Rollers or Idlers: Steel tubes that guide and support the belt along its path.
- Tensioning System: Mechanisms used to keep the belt properly tensioned and centered.
Main Uses
- Mining and Heavy Industry: Transportation of minerals, coal, rock, or aggregates from the quarry to the open-air processing plant.
- Agriculture and Ports: Bulk movement of grain, fertilizers, or coal in open areas.
- Logistics and Construction: Continuous transportation of construction materials or packages across large areas.
