Belt conveyors are the most commonly used powered conveyors because they are the most versatile and the least expensive.
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A common example is belt conveyors in airport terminals where there's a need to move the luggage in loops.
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It was installed by Siemens and commissioned in 2008, and has a combination of traditional belt conveyors and tray conveyors.
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Belt conveyors can now be manufactured with curved sections which use tapered rollers and curved belting to convey products around a corner.
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The belt conveyors feed coal via the screening and crushing plant, where it is also passed through magnetic separators, to the transfer tower.
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A sandwich belt conveyor uses two conveyor belts, face-to-face, to firmly contain the item being carried, making steep incline and even vertical-lift runs achievable.
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A belt conveyor system consists of two or more pulley is called the drive pulley while the unpowered pulley is called the idler pulley.
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A disadvantage is the loss of much useful floor space as a result of the presence of the necessary supports for the belt conveyor.
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When placed at an angle in order to bridge a height difference, such belt conveyors also have the advantage of covering a certain distance.
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Evans's mill used a leather belt bucket elevator, screw conveyors, canvas belt conveyors, and other mechanical devices to completely automate the process of making flour.
