思考investing in a conveyor belt你的生产线吗?选择是很重要的conveyor that best suits the needs of your company. If you want to make an informed purchase, you might want to know the basic types of conveyors and match them with your business applications. The right belt can even help increase profit margin, streamline your assembly line, and contribute to company growth in ways that you might not picture at first. To start you off, here’s a rundown of the 8 basic types of conveyor belts, along with their applications.

8 Basic Types of Conveyor Belts and Their Applications

1. Roller Bed Conveyor Belts

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As the name suggests, the surface of this type of conveyor belt is made up of rollers that are selected to match production requirements, such as the weight or required speed of the products that will move along the belt. Shorter conveyor belts that fall under this type can be made up of just two rollers. However, as the distance between the two ends of the belt increases, more will be needed for the belt to function.

A roller bed setup is suitable for when items are loaded onto the belt with gravity. This is because manual loading can cause mechanical shock and damage the rollers. Roller bed conveyor belts are also a good option for transporting items over long distances as they reduce friction, making it easier for products to move along the belt.

APPLICATIONS:You can use these conveyor belts for packing, sorting, assembling, inspecting, and transporting items. Common applications of roller bed conveyor belts include postal sorting offices and airport baggage handling systems.

2. Flat Belt Conveyors

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平坦带传送带是当今使用的最普遍的输送机系统之一。扁平皮带可用于内部运输，即在设施中运输物品。这种类型的输送带使用一系列动力滑轮移动连续的平板皮带，该皮带可以由天然材料或合成织物组成（例如，polyer，尼龙）。物品放在移动皮带的顶部，并从一端转移到另一端。

Since its belts can be made of different kinds of materials, this type of conveyor belt is incredibly versatile. Optional features include center drives and nose bars depending on the requirements of a given application.

APPLICATIONS:Flat belt systems are often the conveyor of choice for industrial environments, wash down areas, and slow assembly lines. Fitted with the right belt, it can also convey small, soft, or irregularly shaped items without damaging them.

3.模块化带输送机

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While flat belt conveyors use a single, continuous loop of material, modular conveyor belt systems use a single loop made of countless interlocked pieces, usually made of hard plastic. These segments can be removed and replaced individually, in contrast to having to discard the entire belt. They’re also easier to wash, as well as more resistant to sharp and abrasive materials. This makes modular belt conveyors simpler to maintain and repair than their flat belt counterparts.

模块化皮带输送机非常适合涉及在拐角处旅行的应用。实际上，它们可以直行，绕过角落，并使用一条皮带和同一电动机倾斜并倾斜。从技术上讲，其他类型的输送机也可以实现这一壮举，但只有大量定制和额外的成本。塑料模块带还允许特定的输送机设计，而不会损害皮带跟踪。一个例子是宽度大于长度的皮带，该皮带提供了处理软塑料袋，纸板箱和收缩包裹的商品所需的支撑。

APPLICATIONS:这种类型的输送带可用于携带食品，因为它易于清洁。塑料片段之间的间距可调节，以适用于在输送机上携带时应排干或保留流体的应用。细分市场的塑料组合物还使该输送带可用于金属检测。

4. Cleated Belt Conveyors

防滑腰带输送机在其设计中具有垂直防滑钉或障碍物。这些防滑钉可以在倾斜度和下降期间确保松散的材料安全，以在项目之间提供一致的间距。此外，防滑钉具有不同的形状，每个形状都有自己的应用。

•倒资“ T.”This type of cleat stands perpendicular to the belt surface, providing support and flexibility to handle delicate items. It is suited for light-duty jobs, such as transporting small parts, packaged items, and food products.

• Forward-Leaning Capital “L.”The wide base of this cleat makes it more resistant to leverage forces. Some cleats with this shape also have curved faces, which enables them to scoop granules. This type of cleat is designed to carry light- to medium-weight bulk material up steeper inclines.

• Inverted “V.”Cleats with this shape are usually 2 inches or less in height to allow for a troughing effect. They’re best for transporting abrasive, heavy, or large-piece bulk materials, as they can withstand heavy impacts.

• Lugs and Pegs.这些防滑钉可满足特定的需求。例如，当用于运输洗涤的水果或蔬菜时，它们可以促进液体的径流。对于不需要在全皮带宽度（例如杆和纸箱）中不需要支持的物品，它们也是一种具有成本效益的防滑钉类型。他们甚至可以定位以选择性地将超过给定尺寸的产品移动或将单个产品固定在适当的位置。

An offshoot of the cleated belt is the elevator belt. Designed with regularly spaced partitions or scoops, it is designed to carry loose materials up a steep incline.

5.Curved Belt Conveyors

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This type of belt conveyor uses a curved frame to carry items around corners, make tight transfers, or maximize available floor space. These belts’ curves can go up to 180°. True curved conveyors that do not have any straight runs can only use flat belts, as modular plastic belts require straight runs before and after curves.

APPLICATIONS:Curved belt conveyors are often used in bag handling systems to change items’ conveying direction.

6.Incline/Decline Belt Conveyors

Incline belt conveyors feature a center drive, gear motor, and take-up with a single or double nose. And instead of using a smooth-surfaced belt, this type of conveyor has a rough surface on the belt, idealfor carrying products up or down.

APPLICATIONS:These systems can cross over with cleated belt conveyors to transport products to different elevations while keeping them from falling off the line. Aside from transferring objects between floors, these conveyor belts are also suitable for boosting gravity flow systems.

7.Sanitary and Washdown Conveyors

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If you’ve ever observed how甜甜圈是在他们的商店中制造的，您可能已经看到这种运作中的传送带。食品和制药行业中的甜甜圈商店和其他应用通常涉及严厉的洗涤和灭菌，并符合安全指南。卫生或洗涤输送机的专门设计以承受这些应用的卫生程序。这种类型下的输送机通常装有扁平电线皮带，它们耐用且易于清洁。

APPLICATIONS:这些传送带可以直接从炉子或冷冻机中直接携带具有极高温度的物体。此外，尤其是食品行业的机器必须在釉，面包屑或热油中运行。由于它们可以安全处理湿和油腻的物品，因此较大的带有扁平电线皮带的较大的冲洗传送带也适用于从船上卸载的散装散装商品，例如油鼓和板条箱。

8. Specialty Conveyor Belts

尽管不像以前的类型那样常见，但还针对不同的应用量身定制了其他几种输送机。其中一些是：

•Fiberglass Conveyor Belts– As the name implies, this type of conveyor belts are made of fiberglass. They are useful for tasks that require extreme temperatures.

•Metal Nub Conveyor Belts– This particular conveyor belt is fitted with metal nubs to better handle complex machines and their parts.

•狭窄的宽度输送带- 这种类型的输送带是处理小型物品的最佳选择。

•Back-lit Conveyor Belts– They come with a light fixture on the belt to aid with quality control.

•Vacuum Conveyor Belts– This particular conveyor belt creates suction to keep light products (sheets of paper, leaflets, etc.) on the line despite inclines and high speeds.

•Magnetic Conveyor Belts- 这种输送带可以运输包含铁的材料，这些材料通过放置在输送机床内的等距的电磁体。

•Sandwich Belt Conveyors- 他们使用两条面对面的皮带在陡峭的斜坡上安全地携带物品，甚至垂直奔跑。

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Keep this list in mind, and you can have a rough idea of what conveyor belt you’ll be looking for. However, it’s highly advisable to consult an expert before finalizing any equipment purchases!

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