Conveyors 1
A shaft driven by a power source that is connected to multiple loads through sheaves or sprockets mounted along its length is a ?
Line shaft
belting that is assembled using interlocking pieces, usually made from plastic is called what?
Modular belting
what type of take-up suspended from a hinged frame that hangs below the conveyor is called a?
Counterweight take-up
Two types of sprockets used are?
Split chain sprockets and segmented sprockets
What type of fans are used in many systems becuse they work well against the resistance of pipe or tubing through which the material flows are called?
Centrifugal fans
The simplest conveyor is the?
Gravity-operated roller conveyor
What is the purpose of snub idlers?
to keep the belt aligned on the rollers
what is the purpose of troughing and training rollers?
to support the belt and guide its movement
this type of conveyor provides smooth, continuous movement of loose product like soil, rock and crushed ice
Screw conveyor
what wo types of Centrifugal fans that often power pneumatic fsns are?
Backward inclined fans and radial fans
what are the most common types of conveyors are?
Roller conveyors
Belt conveyors
Chain conveyors
Screw conveyors
Pneumatic conveyors
Conveyor belt drives generally fall into one of these catagories
End Drives
Center, or mid-mount drives
Drum Motor drives
Direct drives
what are the standard angles for troughing rollers in the US?
20, 35 and 45 degrees
Auger conveyors are placed in a ?
Trough
what type of conveyor is used at a bank drive through?
Pneumatic
A table with exposed rollers that enable boxes, pallets and other bulky items to move in any direction are called?
Ball transfer conveyor or the skate wheel conveyor
What drive system couples the motor directly a drive motor without chains or sprockets?
Direct-Drive
One unique type of chain conveyor is the?
Tubular chain conveyor
Light weight granular, dry and loose materials can be moved easily using this type of conveyor?
Pneumatic
Flat wire or ribbon augers are called called?
Flexible augers
Conventional conveyor belts that provide a solid surface are made up of heavy fabrics, rubber and various?
Thermoplastics
mechanical devices that support the bearings of a tail roller shaft and provide a means of adjusting belt tension is called?
Take-up
what type of drag chain conveyor can move large volumes of material?
Bucket conveyor
the ratio of product to ais is very high in this system
Dense phase system
what advantage do belt conveyors have over roller conveyors is?
the belt provides a continuous solid surface