Beginners Guide

Anatomy of a Troughed Belt Conveyor

There are many possible variations in the design of a troughed belt conveyor depending on the purpose and duty for which the conveyor is being designed. Similarly the choice of individual components, features and accessories found on a conveyor should be selected on the basis of the functions which have to be performed by the conveyor.

At this point in the Beginners Guide the learner is introduced to the different components and basic arrangement and features which are found on the majority of troughed belt conveyors throughout the world.

In this section a graphic image of a typical troughed belt conveyor is provided together with detailed images and photographs of specific components. The learner should also study the nomenclature and terms used by engineers and designers when describing troughed belt conveyors.

a) Diagram of a Troughed Belt Conveyor

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