Idlers
Introduction
Idlers are used on a belt conveyor to support the belt on the carrying and return strands. Carrying idlers also support the load in transit along the conveyor.
This
section of the Ckit Handbook provides a comprehensive range of information
relating to idlers as they are employed on the various types of belt conveyors
and in different functions.
Beginners
Guide. Types of idlers.
Selection criteria. Diagrams
and drawings. Standard idler
tables. Shaft deflection and
bearing life calculation. Idler
brackets. Suppliers.
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