Each belt is rated as to its strength – the amount of pulling force that it will withstand. The strength of a belt (or...

Where belt ends are joined with mechanical fasteners, the first requirement of a good joint is usually that the belt...

While many flaws in a conveyor are prone to gouge or tear the belt, something as simple as fraying can prove just as...

Wing-type pulleys are often installed as a method to reduce the risk of belt damage from the entrapment of lumps of...

The Process for Developing a Wash-Box System

When developing a belt-washing station, it is desirable to provide a...

The basics for installing an effective belt-cleaning system include the following criteria: far forward, out of the...

Historically, the vast majority of wash box applications have been custom-designed out of necessity, due to each...

Conveyor belting is composed of two parts: the inside carcass and the outside covers. The carcass is the most important...

Perhaps the most effective way to clean a conveyor belt is with a combination of conventional cleaners and a wash-box...

Belts are troughed to allow the conveyor to carry more material. As the trough angle is increased, more material can be...