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Conveyor Calculations Legend B: Sine of angle of inclineC: Center to center distance (inches)D: Diameter of drive pulley (inches)d: Diameter of tail pulley (inches)E: Effective tension (lbs.)E1: Slack side tension (lbs.) E2: Tight side tension (lbs.)F: Coefficient of friction (See Table #1)G1: Load per square ft. (lbs.)G2: Load per hour (lbs.)HP:…

Common Causes of Conveyor Belt Tracking Issues See our other posts for more information on properly tracking a conveyor belt:

There are 3 basic strategies to target cost savings with conveyor belts. These strategies will provide three different outcomes.   Each strategy has its own unique risks and rewards. Apples to Apples Saving Continually shopping commodities for the lowest price is exhausting for any purchasing agent. Delays in getting quotes lead to longer…

Econo Pac 120: Interwove PVC belts have become the workhorse in the belting industry. They are ideal for the general-purpose carrying of boxes, totes, and other items across horizontal conveyors.  However, they are designed for long conveyors with a 5:1 length-width ratio (for example, 12” wide belt requires 60” long conveyor…

Dimensions Luckily, the most important information in selecting the proper conveyor belt is also the easiest to put together- dimensions. Recording accurate dimensions for your belt is imperative to belt selection. Don’t forget to take into consideration dimensions on any fabrications such as cleats, v-guides, hole punching, special covers, etc.   Gathering dimensions will…

Motorized Conveyor Belt Pulleys — Simple, Powerful, and Low Maintenance A single, one-piece motorized conveyor pulley is easy to install and can power your belt conveyor for years without breakdown. Gearing is made of high alloy steel instead of plastic. The only maintenance required is an oil change after 25,000 hours—No disassembly required. The result?…

Most often, conveyor systems that use a v-guide on the back surface of the belt are manufactured with straight-face pulleys. There is no need for pulleys to be crowned or tapered when a v-guide is used. A concave crown is seldom used unless there is a very special reason to do so. Even on troughed…

1. Service Everyone talks about service, but we place service, not as a value-add or afterthought, but rather at the core of everything we do. Our experts are available to guide you every step of the way; from process analysis to order, to delivery and follow-up service, to support.  Our…

Solid Plate Fasteners  Solid plate are used where a sift-free splice is required (i.e. bulk conveying applications). The ends of the belt prevent fines from sifting through the spliced area, are considered as a permanent attachment, and are seldom used where the belt or the conveyor must be frequently disassembled. Solid plate fasteners also…

Clean Inspect Tension Adjust Clean When you remove your old belt, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and thoroughly clean your conveyor and surroundings. Product debris, dust, grease, oil, worn pulley lagging, or broken pieces of your conveyor are the biggest culprit of belts that do not properly track….

Step 1- Clean Conveyor & Install New Belt The biggest nemesis to a conveyor belt working properly is contamination. Contamination most commonly comes in the form of product debris, worn pulley lagging, grease, and loose bolts inside of the conveyor frame. It’s critical when you remove your old belt to…

It’s imperative that companies develop and communicate repair and replacement policies. These policies should not be too rigid, for example:  The problem term in the above examples is “always”, which may result in unnecessary waste.  5 Considerations to Make Before a Belt Repair Consideration #1: How extensive is the damage?…

These belts must work against slicing, oils, sharp edges, and powerful cutting. It is not uncommon for some parts to get stuck in between stacking tables or pulleys resulting in major accidents and unnecessary repair time. Ergonomic conditions and safety are also major factors that come into play when creating…

It’s a fact that the weakest part of every conveyor belt is always the splice. Failures can be attributed to a number of root causes: poor installation, wrong pin material, incorrect lacing on the belt, or the end of a life cycle. The Good News The cause for your failure is…

Woven Kevlar belts are also available with a wire woven inside the carcass to reduce stretch and also dissipate heat onto the conveyor. Carbon fibers are another option that are designed for heat dissipation as well as adding anti-static properties to the belt. Kevlar is rated up to 1,000° F…