Conveyor System Design

 At the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe the components of a typical belt conveyor used in an industrial setting. In addition, you will be able to identify the equipment commonly found in large-scale, industrial conveying systems and describe the purpose of each piece of equipment.

• Discuss the purpose of a drive pulley

• Recall the primary components collectively comprising a typical industrial conveyor drive

• Identify two functions of a snub idler

• Describe the purpose of the adjustment screws on a belt conveyor

• Explain the purpose of the feeders in an industrial conveying system