What It Is
A continuous belt for cartons, poly bags, envelopes and small items that fall between rollers. It also goes uphill.
Types
- Slider bed: Up to about 50 lb per foot; for scanners, scales, pack stations.
- Roller bed: Heavy cartons, long runs.
- Incline and decline belts: Textured or cleated, between levels.
Sizes and Speeds
| Item | Typical |
|---|---|
| Belt width | 12" to 36"; 18" and 24" most common |
| Belt | PVC, 2-ply, smooth or rough-top; cleated for over 20° |
| Speed | 60 to 150 feet per minute; up to 300 for sortation |
| Incline | Up to 20° plain, 30° to 35° cleated, 90° with sidewall belts |
| Capacity | 50 lb per foot slider bed, 100 lb and up roller bed |
| Drive | Center or end drive, 1/2 to 3 hp |
Where Belt Beats Rollers
- Small or soft items.
- Scanners and scales.
- Inclines and declines.
- Quiet packing rooms.
- Even gaps into a sorter.
Rollers win for accumulation and in dirty or wet areas.
Belt Care
We stock common belts and re-lace or replace them on site.
Common questions
When should I use belt conveyor instead of roller?
Belt for small or soft items, scanners, scales, inclines and quiet areas. Roller for accumulation, heavy loads, and dirty or wet areas.
How steep can a belt conveyor go?
About 20 degrees plain, 30 to 35 with cleats, for ordinary cartons. Steeper needs a special sidewall belt, a spiral or a vertical lift.
Slider bed or roller bed?
Slider bed up to about 50 pounds per foot. Roller bed for heavier loads and long runs.
How long does a conveyor belt last?
Years in normal warehouse use. We stock belts and re-lace or replace them on site.
