Belt conveyors use flexible material loop between rollers driven by electric motor. System includes head pulley, tail pulley, idler rollers, belt, and frame. Belt typically made from polymers or rubber, with carcass and covers
Facility layout determines department placement within a facility. Layout decisions affect material handling, equipment utilization and worker productivity. Two major criteria are materials-handling cost and worker effectiveness
Euro pallets originated in 1960s for European railways. EPAL established in 1991 to maintain Euro pallet standards. Standard dimensions are 1200mm x 800mm (47.2" x 31.5"). Load capacity is 1500kg static and 1000kg dynamic
Belt conveyors transport materials up to 20 km in length. Capacities range from 100 t/h to 50,000 t/h. Systems designed for mining, hopper discharge, and stockyard applications
Conveyor belt is the carrying medium in belt conveyor systems. System consists of pulleys with rotating belt loop. One or both pulleys are powered, moving belt and material
Pallet is a flat structure supporting goods during transportation. Most pallets can handle loads up to 1,000 kg. Can be made of wood, plastic, metal, paper or recycled materials. About half a billion pallets produced annually in 2020