Modular Belt Conveyors

Modular belt conveyors are devices dedicated to transport different size and type of tires. This type of conveyors are used in GTTS, CTTS and FFTTS areas. 

Types produced:

1. Modular Belt Straight Conveyors
2. Inclined/Declined Modular Belt Conveyors
3. Belt Curve Conveyor

Straight belt conveyors are devices used for transporting tires in a straight direction. Depending on the conveyor length, its main components include: the drive segment, the return segment, the intermediate segment, the conveyor belt, side guides, and supports. The drive segment consists of a gear motor, drive shaft, sprockets, and a frame. The conveyor drive can be positioned at the end (exit) of the conveyor for unidirectional transport (Fig. 1.1) or in the middle of the conveyor (Fig. 1.2) when transport occurs in both directions. This segment, as well as the return segment, also includes guiding and supporting components for the belt. The return segment consists of a return shaft, sprockets, and a frame made of carbon steel. For conveyors of significant length, an intermediate segment is required, which consists of a steel frame along with guiding and supporting components for the belt. A modular belt is primarily used for tire transport. To prevent the product from falling off the conveyor, side guides are installed. Rollers are mounted on a steel channel, which can be configured in various arrangements depending on the product parameters. The completed conveyor is placed on steel supports.

Modular Belt Straight Conveyor

Modular Belt Straight Conveyor (Bidirectional type)

A new solution in our company is a belt conveyor driven by an electric roller (Fig. 1.3). We use this solution for conveyors with a maximum length of L = 1500 mm. This type of conveyor, similar to a conveyor driven by a gear motor, includes a drive segment, a return segment, a frame, belt guiding components, side guides, and supports.

Belt Conveyor Powered by an Electric Roller

Inclined and declined belt conveyors form another group of belt conveyors designed for transporting tires to between different levels (fig. 2.1). These conveyors are built using the same components as flat conveyors: drive and take-up unit, conveyor belt, side guides, and supports. In this type of equipment, a special modular belt with rubber elements is used.
Depending on the transport system requirements and tire specifications, the inclined/declined conveyor may also include a short, straight segment that ensures smooth product transfer along its surface (fig. 2.2). The maximum incline angle is 30 degrees.

1 Inclined/Declined Belt Conveyor (Straight)

Inclined/Declined Conveyor with straight segment

Belt Curve Conveyors are a special type of belt conveyors used for tire transportation (fig. 3.1). These devices consist of a drive and take-up unit, modular belt, frame, side guides, and supports. The shaft and corresponding gears are part of both the take-up and drive units. The drive unit also includes a gearmotor, which is installed at the outlet of the conveyor, regardless of whether the movement occurs in one or both directions. The components that guide and support the belt are mounted on the steel frame of the curve. Side guides, which prevent tires from falling off the conveyor, are installed on the frame in various configurations. Belt curves can be designed for different angular ranges: 45°, 60°, 90°, and 180°, with a radius of 600 or 1000 mm.

Belt Curve Conveyor