Belt conveyor, twisted type
Belt conveyor, twisted type
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We manufacture sawmill equipment. I have some conveyor experience but far from extensive. We’ve had a request from a customer to discharge boards from a conveyor by “twisting” the head shaft in relation to the tail shaft. The conveyor is to be 52' long and 24" wide. Speed and live load are yet to be determined but there is the possibility (we’re trying to avoid it) that we may need to run as fast as 900ft/min. At this time I’m assuming <1000lb total live load.. There is no change in elevation.
Apparently this style of belt is used in the lumber industry but none of us here have seen one. This flies in the face of conveyor convention and I’m quite intimidated by the concept.
Can anyone refer me to some resources or links that will help me with the design?
Thank you and regards,
Greg Johnson,
Apparently this style of belt is used in the lumber industry but none of us here have seen one. This flies in the face of conveyor convention and I’m quite intimidated by the concept.
Can anyone refer me to some resources or links that will help me with the design?
Thank you and regards,
Greg Johnson,






RE: Belt conveyor, twisted type
There are some formulae for horizontal curves in "Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials" by CEMA http://www.cemanet.org/
If you don't get any responses here, you may also try posting a question at one of the forums at http://www.bulk-online.com/index.php
Good Luck and Cheers,
CanuckMiner
RE: Belt conveyor, twisted type
RE: Belt conveyor, twisted type
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Matthew Ian Loew
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RE: Belt conveyor, twisted type
RE: Belt conveyor, twisted type
I do not know your configuration, but a reinforced steel deflector plate/hood may be more practical.
Cheers,
CanuckMiner