“Walking the Belt” for Routine Inspection

In its most typical usage, “walking the belt” is a routine inspection and...

An extension of the unit concept is the insertable system, in which the dust collection system is incorporated within...

Transfer points are a common source of material leakage and damage to conveyor systems in general, but some of the most...

The impact cradle is usually installed so that the bars in the center of the cradle are set slightly—12 to 25...

When two or more cradles are installed, the use of intermediate idlers—that is, idlers placed between the adjacent...

The spacing between the rolling components has a dramatic effect on the idlers’ support and shaping missions. Idlers...

To ensure the safety of personnel in the event of an emergency, all conveyor belts should be equipped with “pull-rope”...

While idlers provide an efficient, low-resistance surface over which a conveyor belt can travel, the gaps between...

Mechanical dust collection systems are installed to pull dust bearing air away from a dust source, such as a conveyor...

Conveyor belts use a wide variety of dust suppression systems depending on the materials and the source of the dust....