Key Questions
The following key questions are answered in this module:
What are some common components of conveyors
Common conveyor components include the frame, supports, the gearmotor, gear reducers, the take-up assembly, bearings, conveyor merges, drives, and pulleys.
What are some common types of conveyor drives
Common conveyor drive types include chain drives and V-belt drives. Advantages of chain drives include that they have no slippage, can carry heavy loads, and have a long life span. V-belts are designed to wedge into the sheave groove, which increases the force the belts produce in tension and, in turn, reduces the tension required to produce the equivalent torque.
What are some common types of pulleys on conveyors
Common types of pulleys on conveyors include drive or head pulleys, return idlers, snub pulleys, take-up pulleys, and tail pulleys.
What are some common types of conveyors
Common conveyor types include roller, chute, wheel, belt, chain, slat, bucket, screw, vibrating, pneumatic, sortation, and portable conveyors.