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Belt tension

Industrial machinery; Conveyors

The result of force applied to the conveyor belt that causes or tends to cause stress or stretching of the belt. All belt must be tensioned to some extent to provide proper driving force and ...

Belt cover

Industrial machinery; Conveyors

A rubber or PVC coating applied to a conveyor belt to protect the belt carcass and/or provide special carrying capacities for the belt.

Bearing block

Industrial machinery; Conveyors

The block or housing that contains or supports a bearing. Three types of bearing blocks are found in this system: pillow block, flange block and take-up.

Bed section

Industrial machinery; Conveyors

The conveyor frame that supports the conveyor's belt, drive, end units, carrying surface/rollers, etc.

A coupling device normally mounted between a motor and a gearbox providing the benefits of a clutch as well as braking capabilities. This arrangement allows a conveyor to be stopped without having to ...

Clutch

Industrial machinery; Conveyors

A device used to engage or disengage a load from a power source. This typically enables output control of a power source (such as a motor) without having to turn the motor on and off.