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[[File:U-Belt-Conveyor2.jpg|thumb|right|U Belt Conveyors]] | |||
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'''U Belt Conveyors''' are used to provide better material containment on the carrying run. Minimizes fallback and increases efficiency in inclined applications when used with wood chips to provide more inter-meshing of material. | |||
==Working Principle== | |||
At the material inlet point the belt is open in the same way as is the case with conventional [[Belt Conveyors]]. A special roller configuration forms the belt to create a special U shape. Material is transported to the outlet in the U-shaped conveyor. A similar roller configuration to the one used for shaping the belt is used to open it. U belt conveyors have major advantages over tube conveyors, e.g. higher feed rates. In other words, a narrower belt and a smaller design are used for the same feed rate. | |||
==Benefits== | |||
* Easy to integrate in existing plants. | |||
* Suited for long distances and rough terrain as well as horizontal and vertical curves. | |||
* Conveyed material is protected against outside influences (wind, rain, snow, etc.). | |||
* Environment is protected against potential loss of material. | |||
* Lower costs and smaller design compared to tube belt conveyors. | |||
* Identical capacities as conventional belt conveyors. | |||
* Maximum length of the conveyor is the same as with a conventional belt conveyor. | |||
Latest revision as of 22:45, 21 August 2012
U Belt Conveyors are used to provide better material containment on the carrying run. Minimizes fallback and increases efficiency in inclined applications when used with wood chips to provide more inter-meshing of material.
Working Principle
At the material inlet point the belt is open in the same way as is the case with conventional Belt Conveyors. A special roller configuration forms the belt to create a special U shape. Material is transported to the outlet in the U-shaped conveyor. A similar roller configuration to the one used for shaping the belt is used to open it. U belt conveyors have major advantages over tube conveyors, e.g. higher feed rates. In other words, a narrower belt and a smaller design are used for the same feed rate.
Benefits
- Easy to integrate in existing plants.
- Suited for long distances and rough terrain as well as horizontal and vertical curves.
- Conveyed material is protected against outside influences (wind, rain, snow, etc.).
- Environment is protected against potential loss of material.
- Lower costs and smaller design compared to tube belt conveyors.
- Identical capacities as conventional belt conveyors.
- Maximum length of the conveyor is the same as with a conventional belt conveyor.