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Conveyor Belts
Belt Conveyor system is a fastest, environment friendly & economical mode of bulk transportation.
The conveyor belt is used to move unit loads individually and bulk loads continuously.
Product description
A Conveyor belt consists of three components: Cover, Carcass and Insulation – the bonding medium
for the carcass. Belting fabrics are used for reinforcing these conveyor belts.
The carcass is sandwiched between two covers, the face cover for the carrying side and the back cover
for the pulley side with the face cover being thicker as it is subject to more wear and tear. The quality
of cover will depend on the material to be handled, its abrasive quality and lump size and the service
conditions. The carcass provides the strength for transmitting the power to drive the conveyor and to
support the load carried on the belt. The belt strength is determined by the combined strength of the
plies (Generally two- or three- ply belting). The insulation medium within the carcass of any belt
separates the plies to prevent chafing; permits the belt to flex, imparts good adhesion to bind the
carcass, supports the load; absorbs energy on impact at the loading point and properties for the
application – resistance to heat, oil or fire.
Conveyor belts can be classified as rubber conveyor belts and PVC conveyor belts. Rubber based
belting can be textile reinforced or steel reinforced. Textile reinforced belts are primarily of Nylon,
polyester. Most of the steel cord belts are used in the mining sector
The belts can be classified based on their application as General Purpose, Heat-resistant, Fire-
resistant, Oil-resistance, Food grade etc.
Market dynamics
Conveyor belts find major application in cement, mining, thermal power plants, paper, glass, fertilizer
and other process industries where there is a requirement for continuous transfer of load. The industry
growth is contingent on the new projects or expansion of the existing projects in mines, minerals &
metals, cement, paper, glass, fertilizer industries as well as thermal plants, OEM system
manufacturers etc.
Steel reinforced belts have shown a higher growth than Textile reinforced belts due to greater lifespan
of the product. The conveyer belts have a lifetime of 6 to 12 months based on the nature of material
handled and thus have a huge replacement market.
Key manufacturers