Thursday, January 10, 2008
Conveyors
Conveyors are used when material is to be moved frequently between specific points; they are used to move material over a fixed path. Depending on the materials to be handled and the move to be performed, a variety of conveyors can be used.
It can be categorized in many ways. The location of the conveyor and the type of product being handled serves as a base for classificationof conveyors.
For bulk materials, it can be conveyed using a chute, belt, bucket or vibrating conveyors. Examples of bulk materials are grain and dry chemicals. Unit materials such as machined parts, cartons and tote boxes can be conveyed using chute, belt, roller, wheel, or tow conveyors. Material can be transported on belt, roller, wheel, vibrating, pneumatic or tow conveyors.
The video below illustrates how flat belt conveyor works.
The chain conveyor consists of one or more endless chains on which loads are carried directly. In transporting bulk materials, a chain is located in the bottom of a trough and pulls the material through the trough. Chain conveyors are often used to transport tote boxes and cartons.
Conveyors are not only use in factories but they are also widely used in restaurants especially in Japanese restaurants. Take a look at the video:
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