Posts tagged with: Belt friction
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How to measure overdrive on a low-tension spiral conveyor system
Many thousands of spiral conveyors serve the global food processing industry in applications ranging from cooling, proofing and freezing in the bakery sector; to freezing in the fish, poultry and red meat sectors; to pasteurizing and conditioning applications for manufacturers of sauces and cans.
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Why do POM belts squeak?
We recently had two cases of food producers experiencing problems with POM (also known as Acetal or Polyacetal) plastic modular belts fitted with POM rods that were making a squeaking sound.
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Fabric conveyor belt essentials for engineers
The more I speak to customers about fabric conveyor belts, the more I notice how many different technical terms and part names are used for the same action or part.
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The perfect drive for dry goods processing
Whether you’re striving for pillowy softness or the perfect blend of taste and texture, dry foods manufacturing is all about the science.
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Static and kinetic friction – what exactly is the difference?
When setting up or maintaining a conveyor belt, there are often issues due to friction. Here’s a refresher on the difference between static and kinetic friction, and the influence they have on proper belt performance.
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6 things you need to know about powerturn installations
I’m often contacted by engineers asking for assistance with replacing, retrofitting or designing belts for curved conveyors – known as powerturn installations – which are used to change the direction of a conveyor by anything from 30° to 180°.
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How to reduce friction on conveyors with a nosebar (knife edge)
Conveyors with one or two nosebars (knife edges) consume more power than conveyors with bearing pulleys. That’s a given.
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Understanding friction
Recently I was asked to investigate an issue with an installation that was getting too hot due to excess friction. This can be a common problem, and so it is helpful to understand the factors involved. In this blog I will explain how friction is created and how it can be measured.
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