Introduction to Conveyor Belts
Definition and Overview
A conveyor belt, affectionately known as a transport belt, serves as the dynamic workhorse of any belt conveyor system, seamlessly carrying and transporting materials with efficiency and reliability. Crafted through a sophisticated blend of rubber with fiber, metal, and other fibrous skeleton materials, or ingeniously engineered using plastic and fabric, this indispensable component plays a pivotal role in the smooth functioning of automatic production lines.
Development History
- Journeying from its origins as a transmission belt, the evolution of the conveyor belt saw the emergence of canvas belts in the year 1795.
- The year 1858 marked a revolutionary era with the introduction of reinforced skeletons, leading to the innovation of a two-layer-skeleton rubber conveyor belt by 1868.
- Breaking through challenges, 1892 witnessed the resolution of the trough-forming ability of rubber conveyor belts. This era also saw the application of synthetic fibers, enhancing both strength and trough-forming capability, and heralding the dawn of flame-retardant belts.
- In the late 1920s, the advent of aramid belts transformed the landscape of transportation, making ultra-long-distance conveyance a remarkable reality.
Basic Structure
- Cover Layer: Defined by an upper and lower rubber layer gracefully enveloping the belt core, this layer is meticulously crafted with specialized rubber formulations. Each formulation is curated to bestow desired properties such as oil-resistance, abrasion-resistance, cold-resistance, flame-retardance, heat-resistance, and ozone-resistance, tailored to withstand diverse service conditions.
- Belt Core Layer: The robust heart of the conveyor belt, aptly known as its skeleton, shoulders the load with unwavering strength. Depending on the required belt strength, options like cotton canvas, nylon fabric, polyester fabric, aramid fabric, or the formidable steel wire rope core are chosen, crafted into either single-layer or multi-layer configurations.
- Isolation Layer: This vital layer unites the belt core, utilizing distinct formulations that harmonize with the specific belt cores to ensure optimal performance.
Basic Functions
Within the realm of an automatic production line, the conveyor belt emerges as the unsung hero, orchestrating the seamless transit of workpieces from one workstation to the next for precise processing operations. Beyond mere transportation, when used with a pallet fixture, it also adeptly carries the fixture back from the end to the beginning of the production line. The intricate structure and performance of this belt are pivotal, directly influencing the production efficiency, making the enhancement of its reliability a decisive factor to secure the smooth operation of the entire automatic production line.
Classification
- By Style: Diverse styles include roller-type (encompassing both free-conveying and driven roller types), chain-type (commonly tasked with returning the pallet fixture to the start of the line, adaptable to intermittent or continuous work), and step-type (utilizing mechanical or hydraulic mechanisms for intermittent conveyance of workpieces or fixtures).
- By Purpose: Spanning from general-purpose belts to specialized conveyor belts tailored for distinct conditions such as flame-retardant, anti-static, heat-resistant, chemical-resistant, oil-resistant, low-temperature-resistant, and even food-grade applications.
- By Surface Shape: A multitude of surface shapes include planar type, trough type, deep trough type, corrugated side-wall type, partition type, round tube type, flat tube type, and embossed type, each designed to cater to specific conveyance needs.
- By Belt Core Type: Options abound from fabric types like cotton canvas and synthetic fiber, to robust steel types including steel wire rope, steel fiber, steel strip, and steel wire cord.
- By Strength: Classified into low-strength (<300kN/m), medium-strength (300-1250kN/m), and high-strength (>1250kN/m), each category is engineered to meet varying demands.
- By Working Department: Our versatile conveyor belts are tailored for various working environments including underground mining, where our high-strength, flame-retardant types shine. In open-pit mining, rely on our robust steel wire cord reinforced, high-strength belts for superior performance. On construction sites, we offer adaptable low- and medium-strength solutions. Within factory settings, choose from a diverse range of low- and medium-strength belts designed for multiple applications. In agricultural engineering, our cotton canvas and synthetic fiber belts deliver low- to medium-strength reliability. The transportation industry, including airports, benefits from our general-purpose, mostly planar-type belts. The packaging industry can count on our low-strength general-purpose belts, while passenger transportation applications are supported by our durable general-purpose and steel-type belts.
Application Fields
Our Efficient Rubber Conveyor Belt is a powerhouse across a spectrum of fields including agriculture, industrial sectors, mining enterprises, transportation, logistics, and warehousing, as well as food processing and construction. Designed for versatility, it seamlessly transports solid lumps, fine powders, or packaged items with ease. Experience continuous operation with high efficiency and the capability for large-inclination transport. Safety and ease of use are paramount, with straightforward operation, low maintenance needs, and reduced freight costs. Optimize your projects by shortening transportation distances, cutting down on costs, and conserving both manpower and materials with our innovative conveyor solutions.
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