Belt conveyor

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Belt conveyor, courtesy of CICMHE/MHIA Multimedia Bank
Belt conveyor, courtesy of CICMHE/MHIA Multimedia Bank

A belt conveyor is a conveyor that utilizes endless belts, made from fabric, rubber, plastic, leather, or metal, energized by drives and operating over those drives, tail ends, bend terminals, belt idlers or the slider bed. A belt conveyor handles bulk materials, packages and any object placed directly on the belt.[1]

Other Types of Conveyors

Other types of conveyors include:

References

  1. http://www.mhia.org/learning/glossary