What is a belt conveyor?
Aug 14, 2026| What material options are available for belt conveyors?
Different conveyor belts are selected according to transported goods and working environment.
1. PVC belt: For general‑purpose light‑medium load, cartons, packages, boxed goods. Anti‑abrasion, cost‑effective, suitable for room‑temperature workshop, packaging and sorting lines. Not fit for high temperature, oily or sharp‑edge materials.
2. PU belt: Food‑grade available, oil‑resistant. Widely used in food processing, pharmaceutical industry. Easy‑to‑clean surface.
3. Rubber belt: Heavy‑duty, large‑capacity bulk material conveying. Good heat‑resistance and impact resistance, for minerals, grains, heavy‑weight parts.
4. Silicone belt: High‑temperature resistance, applied for drying and baking production lines.
What are the main components of a belt conveyor?
1.A belt conveyor relies on friction between drive roller and conveyor belt to realize circulating running.
2.Main components: drive unit (motor‑reducer), drive roller, idler rollers / gravity rollers, conveyor belt, frame, tension device, guide rail, side guard, safety switches.
3.Drive roller provides driving friction; idler rollers support the belt and materials; tension device adjusts belt tightness to prevent slipping or deviation. Side guards avoid goods falling off.