Like most products in the marketplace today, the list of available conveyor belts seems limitless. Although many applications require specialized belts to run properly on the conveyor, there are five belts that will handle most tasks. This do-it-yourself survival guide will point you in the right direction to select the best belt for your conveyor.
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There is a science behind selecting the correct conveyor belt for your conveyors. Conveyor belt specification is both a process of elimination and, at the same time, honing in on the critical and fixed variables associated with your conveyor. This guide will steer you on the right path to selecting a better conveyor belt for your conveyor.
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Unlike a conventional drive system, motorized conveyor pulleys have no chains or V-belts to tighten or replace; no sprockets to align, clean, or lubricate; no bearings to grease, and don't require chain guards that need replacing.
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The purpose of a crowned pulley (or tapered pulley) is to assist with belt tracking. In most operating conditions, a belt will follow the path of highest tension. So, it makes sense to have the diameter of the pulley larger in the center than at the edges.
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As an international conveyor belt distributor and manufacturer, Sparks offers customized conveyor belting, modular plastic belting, urethane timing belts, and motorized pulleys. But with so many conveyor belt distributors to choose from, Why choose Sparks?
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