A flat belt conveyor is a type of conveyor system that uses a flat belt to transport products or materials from one location to another. It is often used in industries like manufacturing and distribution. At Armtek, we specialize in creating quality material-handling solutions that help businesses to simplify their operations. Our Flat belt conveyors provide smooth, efficient, and high-performance material handling. Our conveyors are designed to handle a wide range of products from light to medium duty applications. Based on your needs, we provide flat conveyor belts that allow you to easily optimize or expand your operations.
Flat Belt Conveyor Types
Light-Duty Flat Belt Conveyor
The light-duty flat belt conveyor is used for transporting lightweight items like cartons, boxes, and packaged goods. They are typically used in industries like warehouses, food processing, and packaging.
Medium-Duty Flat Belt Conveyor
The medium-duty flat belt conveyor can handle light-to-medium heavy loads like construction materials, automotive parts, and bulk goods. They are used in manufacturing, logistics, and mining.
Flat belt conveyor Specifications
Flat belt conveyors have the following specifications
- Belt Width- The belt width can be a minimum of 10 mm and a maximum of 500 mm.
- Belt Length- The length of the belt is configurable between 0.7 m and 20 m
- Material Type– The belt can be made of PVC or Urethane materials
- Belt Thickness- The thickness of the belt can be 0.9, 1.0, 1.1, 1.5, and 2 mm.
- Color– The conveyor flat belt can come in various colors like white, green, and black
- Surface Shape– The flat belt conveyor can have a glossy or a matte finish to the surface.
- Minimum pulley diameter– The minimum belt diameter size is between 10 and 30 mm.
- Belt Tension– The allowable belt tension can be 4 or 6 N/mm.
Flat Belt Conveyor Design Calculations
- Belt tension
- Belt Power (Dive power)
- Conveyor Capacity
- Belt width
- Idler Spacing
- Load Weight
- Belt Speed
- Coefficient of Friction
- Pulley Diameter
Key Features of Flat Belt Conveyors
Simple Design
Flat belt conveyors have a straightforward design, which makes them easy to operate and maintain
Adjustable Speed
The speed of the belt can be easily adjusted to match the requirements of the production process.
Incline and Decline Feature
Flat belt conveyors can handle slight inclines and declines, which provides flexibility in layout design.
Energy Efficient
Flat belt conveyors require less power to operate, which leads to reduced energy costs over time.
Less Risk
Conveyor belt flats have fewer pinch points and moving parts than other types of conveyors, which reduces the risk of accidents.
Stable transport
Flat belt conveyor ensures stable and predictable movement of items, which enhances workplace safety.
Applications of Flat Belt Conveyors
Our flat belt conveyors are widely used in industries like:
- Food & Beverage: To transport packaged foods, beverages, and raw materials.
- Manufacturing & Assembly Lines: To handle products along with production lines.
- Warehousing & Logistics: To efficiently fulfil orders and distribution.
- Mining & Construction: To handle heavy material transport in rugged environments
FAQ
What are flat belt conveyors?
A flat belt conveyor is a type of conveyor system that uses a flat belt to transport products or materials from one location to another. It is often used in industries like manufacturing and distribution.
What are the flat belt conveyor specifications?
Our flat belt conveyors have the following specifications – Belt Width, Belt Length, Material Type, Belt Thickness, Color, Minimum pulley diameter, and Belt Tension.
Who are the best flat belt manufacturers in India?
At Armtek, we specialize in creating quality material-handling solutions that help businesses to simplify their operations. Our Flat belt conveyors provide smooth, efficient, and high-performance material handling.
