Belt Conveyor


belt conveyor

[′belt kən′vā·ər] (mechanical engineering) A heavy-duty conveyor consisting essentially of a head or drive pulley, a take-up pulley, a level or inclined endless belt made of canvas, rubber, or metal, and carrying and return idlers.

Belt Conveyor

 

a continuous-operation machine whose operating member is a belt. Belt conveyors are one of the most widely used types of conveyor. It is used for transporting bulk and piece goods horizontally or at a small inclination.

belt conveyor

A power-driven endless belt that runs on idler wheels; used to carry building materials, etc.