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[[Category:Conveying]]{{Knoppen}} | [[Category:Conveying]]{{Knoppen}} | ||
[[Image:Car-conveyor.jpg|right|thumb|An overhead chain conveyor conveys cars at Mercedes in Germany]] | [[Image:Car-conveyor.jpg|right|thumb|An overhead chain conveyor conveys cars at Mercedes in Germany]] | ||
A '''Conveyor | A '''Conveyor''' is a common piece of mechanical handling equipment that moves materials from one location to another. Conveyors are especially useful in applications involving the transportation of heavy or bulky materials. Conveyor systems allow quick and efficient transportation for a wide variety of materials, which make them very popular in the material handling and Packaging industries. Many kinds of conveying systems are available, and are used according to the various needs of different industries. There are [[Chain Conveyors]] (floor and overhead)as well. Chain conveyors consist of enclosed tracks, I-Beam, towline, power & free, and hand pushed trolleys. | ||
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==Industries that use conveyor systems== | ==Industries that use conveyor systems== | ||
[[Image:Roller-conveyor.jpg|right|thumb|A [[Roller Conveyors|lineshaft roller conveyor]] conveys boxed produce at a distribution center]] | [[Image:Roller-conveyor.jpg|right|thumb|A [[Roller Conveyors|lineshaft roller conveyor]] conveys boxed produce at a distribution center]] | ||
[[Image:Paper-conveyor.jpg |right|thumb|A [[Conveyor | [[Image:Paper-conveyor.jpg |right|thumb|A [[Conveyor Belts|Conveyor belt]] conveys papers at a newspaper print plant]] | ||
[[Image:Carton Conveyor.jpg|right|thumb|[[Roller | [[Image:Carton Conveyor.jpg|right|thumb|[[Roller Conveyors]] for carton transport in the apparel industry]] | ||
Conveyor systems are used widespread across a range of industries due to the numerous benefits they provide. | Conveyor systems are used widespread across a range of industries due to the numerous benefits they provide. | ||
* Conveyors are able to safely transport materials from one level to another, which when done by human labor would be strenuous and expensive.* They can be installed almost anywhere, and are much safer than using a forklift or other machine to move materials. | * Conveyors are able to safely transport materials from one level to another, which when done by human labor would be strenuous and expensive.* They can be installed almost anywhere, and are much safer than using a forklift or other machine to move materials. | ||
* They can move loads of all shapes, sizes and weights. Also, many have advanced safety features that help prevent accidents. | * They can move loads of all shapes, sizes and weights. Also, many have advanced safety features that help prevent accidents. | ||
* There are a variety of options available for running conveying systems, including the hydraulic, mechanical and fully automated systems, which are equipped to fit individual needs.Conveyor systems are commonly used in many industries, including the automotive, agricultural, computer, electronic, food processing, aerospace, pharmaceutical, chemical, bottling and canning, print finishing and | * There are a variety of options available for running conveying systems, including the hydraulic, mechanical and fully automated systems, which are equipped to fit individual needs.Conveyor systems are commonly used in many industries, including the automotive, agricultural, computer, electronic, food processing, aerospace, pharmaceutical, chemical, bottling and canning, print finishing and Packaging. | ||
Although a wide variety of materials can be conveyed, some of the most common include food items such as beans and nuts, bottles and cans, automotive components, scrap metal, pills and powders, wood and furniture and grain and animal feed. Many factors are important in the accurate selection of a conveyor system. It is important to know how the conveyor system will be used beforehand. Some individual areas that are helpful to consider are the required conveyor operations, such as transportation, accumulation and sorting, the material sizes, weights and shapes and where the loading and pickup points need to be. | Although a wide variety of materials can be conveyed, some of the most common include food items such as beans and nuts, bottles and cans, automotive components, scrap metal, pills and powders, wood and furniture and grain and animal feed. Many factors are important in the accurate selection of a conveyor system. It is important to know how the conveyor system will be used beforehand. Some individual areas that are helpful to consider are the required conveyor operations, such as transportation, accumulation and sorting, the material sizes, weights and shapes and where the loading and pickup points need to be. | ||
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* [[Gravity Skatewheel Conveyors]] | * [[Gravity Skatewheel Conveyors]] | ||
* [[Belt Conveyors]] | * [[Belt Conveyors]] | ||
* [[Wire Mesh Conveyors]] | * [[Wire Mesh Belt Conveyors]] | ||
* [[Plastic | * [[Plastic Conveyor Belts]] | ||
* [[Bucket Conveyors]] | * [[Bucket Conveyors]] | ||
* [[Flexible Conveyors]] | * [[Flexible Conveyors]] | ||
* [[Vertical Conveyors]] | * [[Vertical Conveyors]] | ||
* [[Spiral Conveyors]] | * [[Spiral Conveyors]] | ||
* [[Vibrating | * [[Vibrating Conveyor Systems]] | ||
* [[Pneumatic Conveyors]] | * [[Pneumatic Conveyors]] | ||
* [[Live Roller Conveyors]] | * [[Live Roller Conveyors]] | ||
* [[Lineshaft Roller | * [[Lineshaft Roller Conveyors]] | ||
* [[Chain Conveyors]] | * [[Chain Conveyors]] | ||
* [[Screw | * [[Screw Conveyors]] | ||
* [[Chain Conveyors]] | * [[Chain Conveyors]] | ||
* [[Overhead Conveyors]] | * [[Overhead Conveyors]] | ||
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=== | ===Pneumatic Transport=== | ||
Every pneumatic system, makes use of pipes or ducts called transportation lines that carry mixture of materials and a stream of air. These materials are such as dry pulverized or free flowing or light powdery materials like cement, fly ash etc. These materials can be transported conveniently to various destinations by means of a stream of high velocity air through pipe lines. Products are moved through various tubes via air pressure, allowing for extra vertical versatility. Pneumatic conveyors are either carrier systems or [[Dense Phase Systems]]; carrier systems simply push items from one entry point to one exit point, such as the money-exchanging [[Pneumatic Tube Transport Systems]] used at a bank drive-through window. [[Dilute Phase Conveyors]] use push-pull pressure to guide materials through various entry and/or exit points. | Every pneumatic system, makes use of pipes or ducts called transportation lines that carry mixture of materials and a stream of air. These materials are such as dry pulverized or free flowing or light powdery materials like cement, fly ash etc. These materials can be transported conveniently to various destinations by means of a stream of high velocity air through pipe lines. Products are moved through various tubes via air pressure, allowing for extra vertical versatility. Pneumatic conveyors are either carrier systems or [[Dense Phase Systems]]; carrier systems simply push items from one entry point to one exit point, such as the money-exchanging [[Pneumatic Tube Transport Systems]] used at a bank drive-through window. [[Dilute Phase Conveyors]] use push-pull pressure to guide materials through various entry and/or exit points. | ||
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===[[Vibrating Conveyor Systems]]=== | ===[[Vibrating Conveyor Systems]]=== | ||
A Vibrating Conveyor is a machine with a solid conveying surface which is turned up on the side to form a trough. They are used extensively in food grade applications where sanitation, washdown, and low maintenance are essential. Vibrating conveyors are also suitable for harsh, very hot, dirty, or corrosive environments. They can be used to convey newly cast metal parts which may reach upwards of 1500°F. Due to the fixed nature of the conveying pans vibrating conveyors can also perform tasks such as sorting, screening, classifying and orienting parts. [[Vibrating | A Vibrating Conveyor is a machine with a solid conveying surface which is turned up on the side to form a trough. They are used extensively in food grade applications where sanitation, washdown, and low maintenance are essential. Vibrating conveyors are also suitable for harsh, very hot, dirty, or corrosive environments. They can be used to convey newly cast metal parts which may reach upwards of 1500°F. Due to the fixed nature of the conveying pans vibrating conveyors can also perform tasks such as sorting, screening, classifying and orienting parts. [[Vibrating Conveyor Systems]] have been built to convey material at angles exceeding 45° from horizontal using special pan shapes. Flat pans will convey most materials at a 5° Incline from horizontal line. | ||
===[[Flexible | ===[[Flexible Conveyors]]=== | ||
The flexible conveyor is based on a conveyor beam in aluminium or stainless steel, with low friction slide rails guiding a plastic multi-flexing chain. Products to be conveyed travel directly on the conveyor, or on [[pallets]]/carriers. These conveyors can be worked around obstacles and keep production lines flowing. They are made at varying levels and can work in multiple environments. They are used in food packaging, case packing, and pharmaceutical industries but also in retail stores such as Wal-Mart and Kmart. | The flexible conveyor is based on a conveyor beam in aluminium or stainless steel, with low friction slide rails guiding a plastic multi-flexing chain. Products to be conveyed travel directly on the conveyor, or on [[pallets]]/carriers. These conveyors can be worked around obstacles and keep production lines flowing. They are made at varying levels and can work in multiple environments. They are used in food packaging, case packing, and pharmaceutical industries but also in retail stores such as Wal-Mart and Kmart. | ||
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===Heavy Duty Roller Conveyors=== | ===Heavy Duty Roller Conveyors=== | ||
[[Heavy Duty Roller Conveyors]] are used for moving items that are at least 500 lbs. This type of conveyor makes the handling of such heavy equipment/products easier and more time effective. Many of the heavy duty roller conveyors can move as fast as 75 feet/minute. Other types of heavy duty roller conveyors are gravity roller conveyor, chain driven live roller conveyor, pallet accumulation conveyor, multi-strand chain conveyor, and chain & roller transfers. Gravity roller conveyors are | [[Heavy Duty Roller Conveyors]] are used for moving items that are at least 500 lbs. This type of conveyor makes the handling of such heavy equipment/products easier and more time effective. Many of the heavy duty roller conveyors can move as fast as 75 feet/minute. Other types of heavy duty roller conveyors are gravity roller conveyor, chain driven live roller conveyor, pallet accumulation conveyor, multi-strand chain conveyor, and chain & roller transfers. Gravity roller conveyors are extremely easy to use and are used in many different types of industries such as automotive and retail. Chain driven live roller conveyors are used for single or bi-directional material handling. Large heavy loads are moved by chain driven live roller conveyors. Pallet accumulation conveyors are powered through a mechanical clutch. This is used instead of individually powered and controlled sections of conveyors. Multi-strand chain conveyors are used for double pitch roller chains. Products that can not be moved on traditional roller conveyors can be moved by a multi-strand chain conveyor. Chain & roller conveyors are short runs of two or more strands of double pitch chain conveyor built into a chain driven line roller conveyor. These pop up under the load and move the load off of the conveyor. | ||