It is difficult to imagine technological lines of most modern industries without a conveyor. In turn, conveyor belt is rightly considered the most important element of such a conveyor. After all, it is she who ensures the movement of a wide range of goods along the entire length of the technological line. This can be done both in the required horizontal plane and under the intended slope.
Classification of tapes by purpose
By functional purpose, the following classification of conveyor belts is adopted:
- general purpose . The most common variety. Assumes use on pipelines with an average load;
- food . It is used in those technological lines where the contact of the conveyor element with food products is provided. Completely safe and do not cause any reactions when in contact with food;
- mine . A distinctive feature is considered to be high fire-fighting properties. Has a self-extinguishing effect and is protected from combustion processes;
- oil- and petrol resistant . Characterized by resistance to a variety of fuels and oils;
- heat resistant . Provide for the possibility of transportation of hot products and cargo;
- frost resistant . Assume technological movement at low negative temperatures.
What is the frame of a conveyor belt?
Based on the type of frame, the belts can have both a rubber-fabric frame and one made of steel cables. The first variety is more popular. The fabrics have a special weave. As a rule, it is cotton or synthetics. As for the rubber-cord variations, they are used when it is necessary to convey large and heavy loads on a conveyor belt. We are talking about logs, coal, stones, etc. The length of such conveyors is over 300 meters.
