Industrial Uses of Conveyor Belts
Conveyor belts in general are wide belts tied to loops and are used to carry very heavy loads. Conveyor belts are driven by electric motors and these belts are if various types. Conveyor belts find use in a wide range of industries where heavy materials need to be transported from one place to another. Conveyor belts function on the principles of frictional force. The use of these belts has benefited industries in many ways helping them to save time and money and thereby increase productivity. The use of conveyor belts also reduces the need for manual labour and also reduces injuries to the labour. The following are the most common industrial uses of conveyor belts: Heavy industries : Conveyor belts were initially invented to be used in heavy industries. In heavy industries, it was tough for the people to carry heavy loads. The use of heavy industries now use conveyor belts to transfer heavy materials from one unit to another resulting in decreased loss of time and strength. The...