Conveyor Types and Components
Hundreds of conveyor types are used in manufacturing and industrial environments to move materials from one location to another. Conveyors can reduce workloads and make production more efficient. They can also prevent injuries that result from carrying materials manually. Different material handling systems require different conveyor types to move products or raw materials effectively. This module will discuss common components of conveyors as well as specific conveyor types and their uses.
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Learning Objectives
• Identify and describe the key common components of conveyors • Identify and describe roller, chute, wheel, belt, chain, slat, bucket, screw, vibrating, pneumatic, sortation, and portable conveyors • Describe the common uses of each conveyor type
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Sample Video Transcript
Screw conveyors use rotating screw-like augers to move liquid or granular materials out of a bin or within a tube. The screw is commonly referred to as a “flighting.” The flighting is typically set horizontally or with a slight incline. It is typically driven at one end, and can either wrap around a shaft or be shaftless. The faster the screw rotates, the faster the material will move from one location to its destination. They are useful in bulk handling industries, such as agriculture, for accumulation, drying, and moving material vertically.
