What are the different types of belt conveyors?

1. Roller bed conveyor belts

The rollers on this conveyor belt are customised to the specific needs of the production process, be it for the weight of the product or the rate at which it must move. Conveyor belts with a shorter length only need two rollers. As the belt’s end-to-end length increases, more is required.

A roller bed functions as long as the things being transported are loaded onto the belt by gravity. When manually loading, the rollers could be damaged by the mechanical shock. The low friction of roller bed conveyor belts facilitates transport over great distances.

Conveyor belts have several uses, including packaging, sorting, assembly, inspection, and transportation. Roller bed conveyor belts are commonly used in the postal sorting system and in the baggage handling systems of airports.

2. Flat Belt Conveyors

One of the most common types of conveyor belt is the flat belt conveyor. Transportation inside buildings benefits from flat belts. A continuous flat belt made of natural or synthetic material is moved along the conveyor by means of motorised pulleys (ex. polyester, nylon). Products are transferred via the revolving conveyor belt.

Because the belts are made from a variety of materials, this conveyor system is flexible. For specific uses, centre drives and nose bars can be used.

Flat belt conveyors are used in industrial settings, as well as in washdown environments and slow assembly lines. When fitted with the appropriate belt, it may securely carry items that are small, delicate, or have an unusual shape.

3. Modular Belt Conveyors

In contrast to flat belt conveyors, modular conveyor belt systems only need a single loop of material, which is made up of numerous individual pieces of hard plastic that are joined together. These pieces can be replaced as needed, saving you from having to toss the entire belt. They are more resistant to wear from abrasive and sharp substances and are simpler to clean. Belt conveyors with interchangeable modules are more convenient for maintenance.

Modular belt conveyors that can turn corners perform admirably. With just one belt and engine, they may move in any direction, including straight, curved, inclined, or even below. This is possible with other conveyors, but only at great price and after substantial modification. Conveyor designs that wouldn’t be possible without plastic modular belts’ ability to keep the belt on course. Soft plastic bags, cardboard boxes, and shrink-wrapped products are supported by a belt that is wider than it is long.

This belt’s versatility stems from its ability to transport food in a sanitary manner. Modifiable plastic section spacing allows for fluid drainage and storage in conveyor systems. As a result of the plastic components, this conveyor belt can identify the presence of metal.

4. Cleated Belt Conveyors

Conveyor belts with cleats in the vertical orientation are known as cleated belt conveyors. These cleats have many uses, including securing unsecured things on slopes and declines, uniformly spacing items, and more. Cleats come in many forms and serve many purposes.

The elevator belt is a descendant of the cleated belt. Loose materials can be hauled up slopes with uniformly spaced walls or scoops with this device.

5. Curved Belt Conveyors

The belt conveyor’s curved frame makes it ideal for use in confined areas, such as at turning corners or for when space is at a premium. Belts have a 180-degree arc of flexibility. True curved conveyors can only use flat belts because modular plastic conveyors require straight lines before and after bends.

As an example of a possible use, curved belt conveyors are incorporated into bag handling systems to facilitate the re-routing of bags.

6. Incline/Decline Belt Conveyors

Belt conveyors that incline can be driven from the centre, powered by gear motors, and equipped with either a single or a double-nose take-up. The rough belt of this conveyor serves to raise and lower cargo.

These systems can be used to deliver goods of varying heights via cleated belt conveyors. These belts help items be transferred between levels and also improve gravity-based flow systems.

7. Sanitary/Washdown Conveyors

Doughnuts are manufactured in stores using this conveyer belt. Sterilization and thorough cleaning are prerequisites for use in places like bakeries and hospitals. Clean conveyors are essential for these sorts of uses. The conveyor belts on these machines are flat wire and are both sturdy and simple to maintain.

Uses: these belts can carry goods straight from ovens or fridges. Machines used in the food industry must be able to endure the high temperatures of glazing, breading, and frying. Bigger, flat-wire-belted washdown conveyors are used to unload oil drums and goods from ships without any damage.

8. Specialty Conveyor Belts

Although not as common, there are a few other varieties of conveyors available. Examples:

• Conveyor Belts Made of FiberglassThese belts are made out of fibre glass. They are useful for jobs that require working in very hot conditions.

Metal nub conveyor belts are designed to transport heavy machinery and intricate components.

• Conveyor belts with a narrow width are ideal for moving minor items.

• The use of fluorescent lighting behind the conveyor belts facilitates quality inspection.

Suction is used by vacuum conveyor belts to keep lightweight items (paper, leaflets, etc.) on the line at high speeds and steep inclines.

In order to transport iron-containing materials, a magnetic conveyor belt is used, which features a series of electromagnets evenly placed along its bed.

With sandwich belt conveyors, two parallel belts safely carry goods up steep inclines or vertical runs.

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