The belt conveyor is an indispensable tool in any production. Its immediate task is to transfer cargo (bulk or piece) along a given route, in a horizontal plane and at slight inclines. Machines of this kind are used in quarries, in all kinds of chemical, construction, woodworking and agricultural industries. We see primitive belt conveyors every day in the checkout area of supermarkets.
In this article we will consider the principles of production of belt conveyors of various types. The basis of the belt conveyor is a longitudinal metal frame, along the entire length of which the movement of goods will be carried out. Working elements are also attached here: deflector deflector rollers, drive-tension drums, a motor, a working part of a conveyor belt, various sides and movable supports. For small farms, you can try to make the conveyor frame using a household welding machine, metal corners. The rest of the moving parts will be purchased and will require some skill to install.
Difficulties usually arise with a conveyor belt, which for the most part consists of two or more layers. First of all, you need serious mathematical calculations of the stretch and weight to which it will be subjected. The next selection criterion is the choice of material. Ordinary rubber will behave badly in aggressive environments, therefore, they are reinforced with layers of composites, or polymer substitutes are used. For food products, material is used that does not harm the body of humans or animals.
The tape comes on sale in coils of huge weight, which most often have 100 running meters. A specific size is selected for each process. To make this tape a working part of the conveyor, it is looped, and this is a separate laborious process of gluing and vulcanizing each layer.
