Conveyor Terms...Continue...
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Today we are going to continue our earlier topic ''Conveyor Terms''. Let's start it with Conveyor Belts.
Conveyor Belt:-
Conveyor belt is a continuous moving band that moves the product, supported by frames & rotated by driven pulley.
Crowned Pulley:-
Crowned pulley is larger at centre than at the ends in order to help maintain belt tracking. A conveyor belt will always run toward the longest part of the conveyor, so by making the pulley slightly larger in the center, it ensures that the belt will tend to run in the center of the conveyor.
Drive Mounting Package:-
A drive mounting package is the connection between the drive pulley and the gearmotor. They typically allow the gearmotor to be mounted either to the side of the conveyor or below or above the conveyor.
Feet Per Minute/ Meter Per Second:-
Feet Per Minute (FPM) is a standard measure of conveyor speed. It measures the number of feet the belt moves in one minute. Conveyor speeds are typically in the 5-200 FPM range. In Metric system it is measured as meter per second basis.
Frame:-
The frame supports the belt, the drive pulley and the tail pulley. They are typically made of aluminum, steel or stainless steel.
It is important to choose a frame that is made as a single piece. Frames that are made of multiple pieces are susceptible to twisting or racking, which can lead to issues with tracking.
Knurled Pulley:-
A knurled drive pulley features a raised pattern machined into the outside of the drive pulley that adds traction when it contacts the carcass of the belt. Straight knurling (lines that run laterally across the drive pulley) allows the belt to wander slightly side-to-side (which is a natural occurrence due to the camber of the belt) without abrading the carcass of the belt.
Tracking:-
Tracking is keeping a conveyor belt centered on the frame, drive pulley and tail pulley. Tracking can be achieved a number of ways, including crowned pulleys, v-guiding and jacking screws. A belt that is not properly tracked can rub and become damaged along the edges, so it is important to track the belt following the conveyor instructions any time the belt is replaced.
To Be Continued.....
Today we are going to continue our earlier topic ''Conveyor Terms''. Let's start it with Conveyor Belts.
Conveyor Belt:-
Conveyor belt is a continuous moving band that moves the product, supported by frames & rotated by driven pulley.
Crowned Pulley:-
Crowned pulley is larger at centre than at the ends in order to help maintain belt tracking. A conveyor belt will always run toward the longest part of the conveyor, so by making the pulley slightly larger in the center, it ensures that the belt will tend to run in the center of the conveyor.
Drive Mounting Package:-
A drive mounting package is the connection between the drive pulley and the gearmotor. They typically allow the gearmotor to be mounted either to the side of the conveyor or below or above the conveyor.
Feet Per Minute/ Meter Per Second:-
Feet Per Minute (FPM) is a standard measure of conveyor speed. It measures the number of feet the belt moves in one minute. Conveyor speeds are typically in the 5-200 FPM range. In Metric system it is measured as meter per second basis.
Frame:-
The frame supports the belt, the drive pulley and the tail pulley. They are typically made of aluminum, steel or stainless steel.
It is important to choose a frame that is made as a single piece. Frames that are made of multiple pieces are susceptible to twisting or racking, which can lead to issues with tracking.
Knurled Pulley:-
A knurled drive pulley features a raised pattern machined into the outside of the drive pulley that adds traction when it contacts the carcass of the belt. Straight knurling (lines that run laterally across the drive pulley) allows the belt to wander slightly side-to-side (which is a natural occurrence due to the camber of the belt) without abrading the carcass of the belt.
Tracking:-
Tracking is keeping a conveyor belt centered on the frame, drive pulley and tail pulley. Tracking can be achieved a number of ways, including crowned pulleys, v-guiding and jacking screws. A belt that is not properly tracked can rub and become damaged along the edges, so it is important to track the belt following the conveyor instructions any time the belt is replaced.
To Be Continued.....
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