Troughed Belt Conveyor in Warehousing is an article that shows what they look like, how they are used, and how they are helpful in material handling environments.
Troughed Belt Conveyor Examples
Similar to a Chute Conveyor, Wheel Conveyor, Roller Conveyor, and Chain Conveyor, Slat Conveyor, Flat Belt Conveyor, and Magnetic Belt Conveyor, a Troughed Belt Conveyor is another transport equipment designed to move material efficiently from one location to another but has a guard on each side of the conveyor.
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Ideally,
- Bulk + On-Floor
- Used to transport bulk materials
- When loaded, the belt conforms to the shape of the troughed rollers and idlers
- Used in scrap handling and recycling operations. The roller bed with deep troughed construction can carry culled or broken glass, cans, wood chips, aluminum, steel, plastic stampings, etc.
Below is a video of a Troughed Belt Conveyor in use:
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