Recommendations for Constructing and Calculating Conveyors

I. Belt support
Skid plate
The belt can be supported in the following ways:

  • Continuous plate support made of steel or plastics such as PE 1000. We recommend this for conveyors with heavy loads.
  • Straight parallel runners made of steel or plastics. This is an inexpensive solution for applications with minimal loads. The belt wear is limited to the areas where the runners support the belt. We recommended a distance of approx. 120-150mm betwen the runners for the upper side and approx. 200mm for the return side.
  • The belts is supported over the entire width by a V-shape arrangement of the runners. This spreads the wear and tear evenly and means heavy loads can be applied.
  • Around the curves the belt is supported by plastic guides at the sides, for example PE 1000 or a plastic with lubricating properties, on the inner radius.

Suitable plastic runners are available from specialized dealers. The width should be approx. 30-40 mm, where by the thickness depends on the height of the screw heads.
The permissible temperature ranges, as given by the manufacturer, must also correspond to the expected operating conditions.
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