Raised elements are sometimes used on a belt surface to assist in the carrying of material. These cleats, ribs,...

Although each belt conveyor is somewhat different, it shares many common components. A conveyor consists of a ...

Basics of Building Belt Support

It is essential that the stringers – the conveyor’s support structure upon which all...

A flat, sag-free belt line in the skirted area is essential to successfully sealing the load zone. Ideally, the belting...

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...

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

Covers protect the carcass of the belt from load abrasion and any other conditions that could contribute to belt...

Mechanical fasteners for bulk material handling belts are available as hinged fasteners or plate fasteners, with...

Vulcanization is the process of curing raw rubber by combining the rubber with additives in the presence of heat and...