Turning curve belt conveyor is a conveying equipment that can transport materials in a curved manner in a plane or space. Compared with traditional linear belt conveyors, it can adapt to scenarios with limited space or complex conveying routes. This type of conveyor is commonly used in factories, logistics centers, mines, and other places, and is widely used due to its flexibility and efficiency.
Various angle types of turning curve belt conveyor
The different angle types of the turning curve belt conveyor are crucial for its design and performance. The main function of this conveyor is to enable materials to be smoothly redirected during transportation along complex paths without interrupting the process. The following are common angle types of turning curve belt conveyors and their impact on conveyors.
No.1 Horizontal turning angle
Small angle turning (≤ 30 °):
Features: The belt conveyor bends at a small horizontal angle and is suitable for transporting lightweight materials. Due to the small angle, the impact on the tension of the belt is relatively small.
Design considerations: Small angle turns usually do not require additional guide wheels or complex tensioning systems, and the design is relatively simple.
Medium angle turning (30 ° to 90 °):
Characteristic: Commonly used in factories or logistics systems, it can change the direction of materials within a certain range. This type of turning requires high stability of the belt and may require special support and guidance devices.
Design consideration: To ensure belt tension and material stability at the turning point, rollers or guide wheels are usually used at the turning position to assist in the smooth turning of the belt.
Large angle turning (>90 °):
Features: Curves greater than 90 degrees are more complex and may be used in situations where space is limited or complex paths are required, requiring high design accuracy and complex tensioning systems.
Design consideration: Large angle turns are usually equipped with multiple guidance and tensioning devices to ensure that the belt does not derail or slip during the turning process, maintaining the stability of the conveyed material.
No.2 Vertical turning angle
Small angle of rise/fall (≤ 20 °):
Features: The belt conveyor rises or falls with a small inclination angle, suitable for smooth material transportation. A smaller inclination angle means less impact on the sliding or rolling of the material.
Design consideration: In this case, additional equipment is usually not required to ensure the stability of the material, and the tension borne by the conveyor belt is also relatively low.
Moderate angle rise/fall (20 ° to 45 °):
Characteristic: As the angle increases, the risk of material sliding or tipping increases. Especially for granular materials, they are prone to rolling downwards due to gravity.
Design considerations: At this time, it is usually necessary to use specially designed conveyor belts, such as belt conveyors with partitions or skirts, to prevent materials from slipping. At the same time, the system needs better tensioning and guiding devices.
Steep rise/fall (>45 °):
Characteristics: Almost vertical conveying, extremely difficult to maintain material stability, commonly used in material conveying scenarios with large height differences.
Design consideration: In order to prevent materials from sliding due to gravity, it is usually necessary to cooperate with bucket elevators or other special conveying structures. In addition, the material and structure of the conveyor belt also need to have extremely high tensile and wear resistance.
Process structure of turning curve belt conveyor
Turning curve belt conveyor is a conveying system used to solve the problem of materials needing to turn or avoid obstacles during the conveying process. It is different from linear conveyors in that it is more complex in structure and design to ensure that the belt conveyor maintains smooth conveying when turning.
The main components of turning curve belt conveyor are Conveyor Belt,Pulleys and Rollers,Drive drum,Steering drum,Roller,Tensioning Device and Drive System.According to the material and width of the conveyor belt, the radius of the turning curve needs to be designed reasonably. A too small turning radius can cause excessive stretching or wear of the conveyor belt.
The turning radius of a general curved conveyor is between 2-3 times the width of the conveyor belt to ensure stable operation.The speed and bandwidth of a belt conveyor need to be optimized based on the characteristics of the material. A wider conveyor belt is suitable for large amounts of material, while a speed that is too fast may cause material to slide or tip at corners.
In long-distance or large turning angle conveyor systems, multi-point drive may be required. At the turning point, the linear velocity of the inner and outer edges is different, so differential control is required to prevent the conveyor belt from twisting.
In the curved conveying section, it is easy to encounter deviation problems, so limit baffles or automatic deviation rollers are often added to ensure that the conveyor belt always runs within the specified path.
In summary, turning curve belt conveyor needs to be specially designed for curved paths in terms of structure, involving precise matching of rollers, idlers, tensioning devices, and drive systems. Its core lies in ensuring stability and conveying efficiency at turning points, achieving efficient conveying through reasonable turning radius, multi-point driving, and anti deviation design. This type of conveyor is widely used for material transportation along complex paths and is an important component of modern logistics and production systems.
The practical application and advantages of the turning curve belt conveyor
The turning curve belt conveyor can be used to efficiently transport materials in complex storage environments, achieving flexible item transfer routes, especially in limited spaces; Assist in achieving efficient and seamless turning transportation in the luggage transfer system, collecting or diverting luggage from different transfer paths to the destination; In large-scale material handling, it is used to transfer loose cargo such as ore and coal from one location to another, especially suitable for long-distance and complex terrain scenarios; By connecting different production lines, optimizing the movement of materials and products within the factory, ensuring the continuity of the production process.
The advantage of a turning curve belt conveyor is that it can reduce the space occupied by a straight path by changing the conveyor belt path, making it more suitable for narrow or complex layout situations; Capable of adapting to various angles of turning (such as 45 degrees, 90 degrees, 180 degrees) and connecting multiple conveyor systems to improve system flexibility; No additional material handling equipment is required, reducing the time and labor costs associated with manual or mechanical transportation; It can achieve continuous transportation of materials, avoiding interruptions or efficiency reductions caused by multiple transfers, and is suitable for long-distance or complex transportation needs; Capable of transporting various types of materials, including bulk and packaged goods, suitable for application scenarios in multiple industries.
In general,turning curve belt conveyors play an irreplaceable role in complex logistics or production systems, with the advantages of flexibility, efficiency, and space saving. They are widely used in various scenarios that require curved conveying.
