Belt Conveyor Suppliers

A common issue when using a belt conveyor is a loose belt that slides back and forth on the pulley. This generally occurs after prolonged use or after a new belt is installed. This can be easily fixed by following these steps.

1. Check that the conveyor is level with the floor.
2. Make sure the belt is square along the length of the conveyor.
3. Line the belt on the pulley so it is evenly split on both ends.
4. Adjust the tension screws so that they are even on both sides.
5. Begin slowly tensioning the belt by adjusting the screws in small increments performing each adjustment evenly on both sides of the machine.
6. Adjust the belt until it no longer moves.
7. Run the belt to check that it does not track too far to one side.
8. If it does, tension the side of the belt it is tracked towards.
9. Observe your adjustment to confirm the belt runs on the middle of the pulley.

Flow rate also known as transfer rate refers to the number of items transported by a belt conveyor per minute. It is influenced by two main factors, conveyor length and belt speed. The flow rate of a machine should be chosen to meet the needs of production during peak demand times. Seasonal influences such as Christmas should be accounted for as production may be increased during this time.

Belt conveyors generally range in price from $800 - $20,000. There are many factors that influence the overall price of a machine. These factors include things like build quality, brand, warranty as well as machine specifications such as belt speed, flow rate, frame dimensions, belt shape (straight or curved) and belt inclination.

Belt conveyors are available in a variety of different types. Each type of belt conveyor is designed to best facilitate the transport of goods in an efficient manner.

• Flat belt conveyors are the most basic and are used to transport irregularly shaped objects as well as lightweight goods.
• Inclined belts have the ability to raise or lower goods along the conveyor at a maximum angle of 18°.
• Cleated belts provide loose material such as powder and gravel a means to be transported uniformly.
• Portable belt conveyors are used in places with changing loading requirements such as ports and farms.
• Curved belt conveyors are used to bypass existing obstacles.

If chosen correctly, belt conveyors can improve production by increasing through rates. However, if chosen incorrectly they can act as a bottleneck, slowing production down. For this reason, there are a number of considerations to be made when buying a belt conveyor. The types of items being moved along the conveyor system will determine the type, design and dimensions of the belt conveyor to be installed. Here is a list of useful questions to think about when choosing a belt conveyor:

• What type of product is being conveyed?
• What are the dimensions of the product?
• What orientation will the product be conveyed in?
• How many items will be on the conveyor at any given time?
• What is the weight of an individual product?
• What is the total weight of all of the products when the conveyor is in use?

There are a number of additional costs besides the upfront cost that should be considered when buying a belt conveyor. For example, installation may require the workspace to be restructured to accommodate the belt conveyor. This process may impact order fulfilment as well as other production practices. It is also important to consider operating and ongoing maintenance costs when buying a belt conveyor. Some machines may have higher upfront costs but are cheaper to run in the long term due to their build quality and motor efficiency.

Belt conveyors improve production efficiency across a range of industries and have a variety of applications. This type of conveyor is widely used to transport goods in the following settings: warehouses, distribution centres, freight, packaging, manufacturing, production lines, airports, recycling facilities and many more.