Conveyor Components Locations and Terminology |
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1. Head Pulley The pulley at the discharge end of a conveyor belt; may be
either an idler or a drive pulley. Usually it has a larger diameter than other
pulleys in the system and is often lagged to increase traction and pulley life. |
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2. Snub Pulley Mounted close to the drive pulley on the return side of the belt,
the snub pulley's primary job is to increase the angle of wrap around the
drive pulley, thereby increasing traction. Its secondary purpose is reducing
belt tension, which is important in maximizing conveyor component life. May
be lagged for longer wear life. |
3. Take-Up Bend Pulley The bend pulley is used for changing the direction of the belt running to the gravity take-up. May
be lagged for longer wear life. |
4. Take-Up Pulley An adjustable idler pulley to accommodate changes in the length of a conveyor belt to maintain proper
tension. |
5. Tail Pulley A pulley at the tail of the belt conveyor opposite the normal discharge end; may be a drive pulley or an idler
pulley. |
6. Return Idler The idler or roller on which the conveyor belt rides after the load which it was carrying has been dumped. |
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CCI Sales and Engineering will work with you to completely solve your belt conveying needs. The following
pages will assist you in selecting most of the components for your conveyor. Since there are infinite amounts of
conveying possibilities and configurations our sales and engineering staff are prepared to assist you with each
of them.
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