The difference between belt conveyor and roller conveyor

The difference between belt conveyor and roller conveyor

The main differences between belt conveyors and roller conveyors lie in their working principles, application scenarios, performance characteristics, and maintenance. Here is their detailed comparison:

Good sales, working principle

1. Belt conveyor: The belt pulley is driven by a motor to rotate, and then drives the belt to circulate. The material is placed on the belt and moves along with the belt. Belts are usually made of rubber or plastic and have good flexibility and performance.

2. Drum conveyor: The drum is driven to rotate by a motor, and the friction between the drum and the material is used to push the material forward. The material is usually placed on a drum and moves with the rotation of the drum. The drum can be single or multiple rows to meet different conveying widths and load requirements.

Application scenarios

1. Belt conveyor: suitable for conveying lightweight bulk materials such as powders and granular materials. It can achieve continuous and stable material transportation, suitable for long-distance and large-scale material transportation. Belts have a certain degree of elasticity, which can absorb impact and vibration to a certain extent, protecting materials from damage.

2. Roller conveyor: suitable for conveying heavy materials such as heavy machinery parts and packaging boxes. Due to the established gap between the rollers, accurate positioning and sorting of materials can be achieved. Due to the high corrosion resistance (based on actual reports) of drum materials (such as stainless steel), they perform well in high temperature, humid, or corrosive environments.

Thirdly, performance characteristics

1. Belt conveyor: The conveying speed can be adjusted within a wide range and can be adjusted according to actual needs. Low operating noise and minimal impact on the working environment. Compared with roller conveyors, belt conveyors have lower energy consumption and excellent energy-saving effects.

2. Roller conveyor: With good load-bearing capacity, it can adapt to various types of loads. The drum has minimal wear and a long service life, but the initial investment is relatively high. The spacing and layout of the rollers can be adjusted as needed to accommodate materials of different sizes.

Maintenance and upkeep four, upkeep

Belt conveyor: It is necessary to regularly check and adjust the tension of the belt to protect its normal operation. If the belt is severely worn or broken, it should be replaced in a timely manner.

2. Roller conveyor: It is necessary to regularly check whether the roller is worn, loose or deformed, and replace damaged parts in a timely manner. Regularly add lubricant to bearings and transmission components to ensure smooth operation.

The difference between belt conveyor and roller conveyor