Introduction to Conveyor Belts
Definition and Overview
A conveyor belt, or transport belt, plays a pivotal role in carrying and transporting materials within a conveyor system. Typically crafted by blending rubber with fiber, metal, and other strong materials or by integrating plastic and fabric, conveyor belts are indispensable components of automated production lines.
Development History
- Originating from the transmission belt, the journey of conveyor belts began with canvas belts in 1795.
- In 1858, the introduction of reinforced skeletons marked a significant advancement, leading to the innovation of the two-layer-skeleton rubber conveyor belt in 1868.
- The trough-forming ability of rubber conveyor belts was successfully addressed in 1892. This development, alongside the integration of synthetic fibers, enhanced both trough-forming capability and strength, paving the way for the creation of flame-retardant belts.
- The late 1920s witnessed the arrival of aramid belts, heralding the dawn of ultra-long-distance transportation capabilities.
Basic Structure
- Cover Layer: Composed of upper and lower rubber layers, this essential component envelopes the belt core, selected for properties like oil-resistance, abrasion-resistance, cold-resistance, flame-retardance, heat-resistance, and ozone-resistance, tailored to service conditions.
- Belt Core Layer: Serving as the foundational skeleton, this layer bears the main load. Based on belt strength requirements, options include cotton canvas, nylon fabric, polyester fabric, aramid fabric, steel wire rope core, and more, available in single-layer or multi-layer configurations.
- Isolation Layer: Designed to bond the belt core, with formulations varying according to the specific belt core requirements.
Basic Functions
Essential in automated production lines, conveyor belts seamlessly move workpieces from one workstation to another for processing. When using a pallet fixture, it not only transports workpieces but also returns the pallet fixture from the line's end back to the beginning. The structure and performance of the belt are critical, influencing production efficiency, and enhancing the reliability of the conveying device is key to ensuring smooth operation of the automated production line.
Classification
- By Style: This includes roller-type (free-conveying and driven roller types), chain-type (ideal for returning pallet fixtures to the start of the line, with intermittent or continuous functionality), and step-type (using mechanical or hydraulic mechanisms for intermittent workpiece or pallet transport).
- By Purpose: Encompassing general-purpose belts and those designed for specific needs, such as flame-retardant, anti-static, heat-resistant, chemical-resistant, oil-resistant, low-temperature-resistant types, as well as food-grade belts.
- By Surface Shape: Offers a variety of options like planar type, trough type, deep trough type, corrugated side-wall type, partition type, round tube type, flat tube type, embossed type, and more.
- By Belt Core Type: Divided into fabric types (cotton canvas, synthetic fiber, etc.) and steel types (including steel wire rope, steel fiber, steel strip, steel wire cord, etc.).
- By Strength: Categorized into low-strength (<300kN/m), medium-strength (300-1250kN/m), and high-strength (>1250kN/m) to suit varying operational demands.
- By Working Department: Our versatile belts excel across various sectors—artfully crafted for specific needs. Underground mining demands high-strength, flame-retardant types, while open-pit operations require reinforced steel wire cord belts for unparalleled durability. Construction sites benefit from our low- and medium-strength options, tailored for diverse applications. Within factories, discover a range of low- and medium-strength belts, each meticulously designed for specific purposes. For agricultural engineering, our selection of cotton canvas and synthetic fiber belts offers optimal strength and flexibility. The transportation industry, including airports, relies on our general-purpose, planar-type belts for seamless operations. In the packaging industry, our low-strength general-purpose belts ensure efficiency, while passenger transportation is supported by our general-purpose and steel-type belts, providing robust performance.
Application Fields
Our High-Strength Wear-Resistant Rubber Belt for Industrial Conveyor Systems is a paragon of versatility, serving a multitude of domains such as agriculture, industrial and mining enterprises, transportation, logistics, warehousing, food processing, and construction. It effortlessly transports various solid lumps, powdered materials, or packaged items with relentless efficiency and remarkable large-inclination handling capabilities. This belt promises uninterrupted operation, heightened productivity, and cost-effective freight solutions. Engineered for safe and user-friendly operation, it simplifies maintenance requirements and significantly shortens transportation distances. A wise choice for reducing project costs, this belt effectively saves manpower and material resources, making it an indispensable asset in optimizing operational workflows.
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