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conveyor beltOne of various devices that provide mechanized movement of material, as in a factory. Conveyor belts are used in industrial applications and also on large farms, in warehousing and freight-handling, and in movement of raw materials. Belt conveyors of fabric, rubber, plastic, leather, or metal are driven by a power-operated roll mounted underneath or at one end of the conveyor. The belt forms a continuous loop and is supported either on rollers (for heavy loads) or on a metal slider pan (if loads are light enough to prevent frictional drag on the belt). Motors operating through constant- or variable-speed reduction gears usually provide the power. conveyor belt a flexible endless strip of fabric or linked plates driven by rollers and used to transport objects, esp in a factory How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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They are said to be used in a wide variety of applications, from tires, hoses and conveyor belts to footwear, flooring, plastics modification and even golf balls. In China, Yokohama has established a tire sales company, five production companies - two for tires and three for conveyor belts, sealants, and hose assemblies - and a management company to oversee those operations locally. Summa manufactures thousands of products for diverse industrial and commercial uses, including plastic coils used in switches, plastic lighting components and parts for conveyor belts used in food processing. |
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