Types and application fields of conveyor belts

In modern industrial production and logistics transportation, conveyor belts are widely used as important equipment components in various scenarios. According to different usage environments and requirements, conveyor belts can be divided into various types. This article will provide a detailed introduction to several main types of conveyor belts and their application areas.

1、 Rubber conveyor belt

Rubber conveyor belt is the most common type of conveyor belt, mainly composed of rubber and skeleton materials (such as canvas, steel wire, etc.). It has excellent properties such as wear resistance, oil resistance and aging resistance, and is suitable for various harsh environments. Rubber conveyor belts are widely used for material transportation in industries such as mining, metallurgy, coal, chemical, and power.

2、 Plastic conveyor belt

Plastic conveyor belt is a conveyor belt made mainly of polymer materials such as polyester (PET) and polypropylene (PP). It has the characteristics of light weight, high strength, and corrosion resistance, and is suitable for clean and environmentally friendly material transportation in industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and electronics. In addition, plastic conveyor belts also have good anti slip performance, which helps to improve conveying efficiency.

3、 Metal conveyor belt

Metal conveyor belts are mainly made of metal materials such as stainless steel and aluminum alloy, and have characteristics such as high strength, high temperature resistance, and corrosion resistance. It is widely used for material transportation in harsh environments such as high temperature, high humidity, and high corrosion, such as metallurgy, ceramics, glass, and other industries. Metal conveyor belts also have high load-bearing capacity and are suitable for transporting large and heavy materials.

4、 Mesh belt conveyor belt

The mesh conveyor belt is woven from metal or plastic wire and has the characteristics of good breathability and easy cleaning. It is widely used in material transportation in industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, especially in situations where it is necessary to keep materials dry and prevent mold growth. In addition, mesh conveyor belts can also be used for the treatment and recycling of solid waste.

5、 Canvas conveyor belt

Canvas conveyor belt is a type of conveyor belt with canvas as the skeleton material, which has high strength and wear resistance. It is widely used in material transportation in industries such as mining, coal, and ports, especially in situations where significant impact and wear are required. Canvas conveyor belts also have high tensile resistance and are suitable for long-distance, high-speed material transportation.

6、 Special conveyor belt

In addition to the common types of conveyor belts mentioned above, there are also some special purpose conveyor belts, such as high-temperature resistant conveyor belts, cold resistant conveyor belts, fire-resistant conveyor belts, anti-static conveyor belts, etc. These conveyor belts are designed according to specific requirements, with special performance and application areas. For example, high-temperature resistant conveyor belts are suitable for material transportation in high-temperature environments, such as steelmaking, coking and other industries; Anti static conveyor belts are used in situations where static electricity generation and accumulation need to be prevented, such as electronics, chemical and other industries.