A simple system, a conveyor belt consists of two wheels or pulleys on which runs a strong and flexible stretch of material. Objects are transported great distances in factories using these simple yet innovative systems. In fact, Henry Ford was among the first to use the system in his car manufacturing unit as early as 1914.
The wheels are driven by variable speed motors; these in turn keep the belt in continuous motion. And the efficiency of a factory, bakery, or pizzeria is enhanced, as the workers dont have to spend time walking around collecting material. Belts are commonly used at airports, factories, grocery stores, warehouses, and public transportation centers.
There are many kinds of conveyor belts one can use. They are made of rubber compounds, leather, urethane, PVC, wire mesh, and metals like stainless steel and carbon steel. So, belts can be anti-static belts, anti-vibration belts, armored belts, cable belts, o-ring belts, fin belts, multi-speed belts, rubber belts, twisted belts, wire mesh belts, or v-belts. The kind of belt to be installed depends on the function the belt is to perform.
When installing a belt you must first consider what it...