Industrial conveyor belts are the vehicle for start-to-finish product assembly, as well as product organization and delivery. And there's a type of conveyor belt for anything, from processed cheese to a conveyor for dirt.
Belt conveyors come in a variety of sizes and functions, and can haul material in any direction - along a flat plane, up to the top of a construction site, or down below the ground into a mine. Some can even properly sift materials on their way to becoming the finished product - or helping to create the finished product.
When shopping for belt conveyors and their parts, take into account:
1. The type of conveyor belt you'll need, based on the type of product and the volume of parts.
2. A quality conveyor belt manufacturer to provide parts and support.
3. The need for belt conveyor repair providers in case something goes wrong.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Find conveyor belts to fit your needs
Whether you're looking at dirt conveyors, an aluminum conveyor belt, or some other belt conveyor type, there's a place to find what you need online. Depending on the type, conveyor belts can carry any size load, or transport any type of material.
I recommend: Cisco-Eagle lists a number of standard conveyor belt types that reduce friction and help maintain conveyor belt speed, while
Dorner showcases a wide variety of industrial conveyor belts based on product, material and function.
Use specialized and general conveyor belts distributors
A wide variety of conveyor belt distributors keep websites where you can find any number of conveyor belt options, services and parts. A distributor of conveyor belts will often specialize, but many offer different types of industrial conveyors belts.
I recommend: Volta Belting specializes in light- to medium-weight usage, particularly for food and metal parts stamping.
Gilmore Kramer offers a comprehensive inventory of belt conveyor options arranged by type.
Prepare for repairs on industrial conveyor belts
It can happen at any time: Everything is running along smoothly, and then, SNAP--something goes wrong along your conveyor belt. That's when it's important to quickly troubleshoot and determine if you need emergency repair services.
I recommend: Conveyor belts distributor Southern Splice Inc. features an
online troubleshooting guide that can help you quickly determine the severity of the problem. If you end up needing quick emergency services no matter the hour, companies like
Conveyor Services offer 24-hour emergency conveyor belt repair from numerous locations across the country.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Because of the nature of the material, an aluminum conveyor belt can be designed to contain fire-proofing properties. That is why many mining companies use aluminum conveyor belts.
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