
The History of Belt Conveyors
Belt conveyors consist of two pulleys, with a continuous loop of material - the conveyor belt - which rotates about the two pulleys. Primitive forms of belt conveyors were used in the 19th century and in 1901 the production of the steel belt conveyors. The first production line to make use of belt conveyors was introduced by Henry Ford for the assembly line in the Ford Motor Company's Rouge factory in Michigan. This wonder tool has become an inevitable component of production lines around the world and material transportation.
More about belt conveyors
The way in which belt conveyors work is that that the pulleys are powered which moves the belt as well as the material on the belt forward. The use of belt conveyors are extensively used for the transportation of industrial and agricultural material such as grain and coal to mention but two examples. However, the applications for belt conveyors such as industrial applications, large farms, warehousing and freight handling as well as in the movement of raw materials. The various materials that can be used for the manufacturing of belt conveyors can include fabric, rubber, plastic, leather or metal. The power for belt conveyors are usually supplied by motors that operate through constant or variable speed reduction gears.
When selecting belt conveyors for your supply chain it is important that you consider for what purpose the conveyors will be used. This will ultimately determine the tension, horsepower, belt speed, pulley type and take up that is required. For proper usage of belt conveyors it is important that there is transverse rigidity that will support th weight of the material being transported. Just as any other products a maintenance schedule should be devised for conveyors with wear and tear as well as tracking taken into mind.
The perfect belt conveyors
The use of belt conveyors in your supply chain can add immeasurable value to your business. However, the installation of belt conveyors should only be include the highest quality products and the most skilled services. In doing so you are ensuring that the belt conveyors in your factory give you the most convenience and the least stress. If you are looking for conveyor belts that only make use of the highest quality workmanship and raw materials then Facet Engineering is the best solution.
Facet Engineering is a company that specializes in the design, manufacturing and installation of conveying and material handling systems. The combined experience at Facet Engineering exceeds a quarter of a century and therefore you are sure that you are getting the very products available when it comes to belt conveyors. This company has completed numerous projects throughout South Africa and throughout the African continent. The company is a fully independent manufacturer and can manufacture the belt conveyors to suit the requirements of your factory. The strict QCP's that are followed throughout the production process at Facet Engineering ensure that the products such as belt conveyors are of excellent quality.
Contact Facet Engineering for more information about their comprehensive range of belt conveyors and how this can be put into place in your supply chain.
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