What are the common types of conveyor belts

Types of Conveyor Belts
Conveyor belts come in various types, each designed for specific materials and working environments. Below are common types:

1. General-Purpose Conveyor Belt

• Applications: Transports non-corrosive, non-abrasive bulk materials (e.g., coal, coke, sand, cement) or packaged goods at room temperature.

2. Corrugated Sidewall Conveyor Belt

• Structure: Composed of a base belt, sidewalls, and transverse ribs.
• Applications: Ideal for powdery, granular, small bulk, or viscous materials prone to spillage.
• Advantages: Compact design, flexible layout, rapid installation, low maintenance, energy efficiency, high strength, and long service life.

3. Patterned Anti-Skid Conveyor Belt

• Features: Textured surface (herringbone, chevron, fishbone, or dotted patterns) prevents material slippage.
• Applications: Suitable for small to medium-sized bulk, granular, or powdered materials. Excels in high-speed, long-distance, and high-impact transportation.

4. Heat-Resistant Conveyor Belt

• Applications: Transports high-temperature materials (e.g., sintered ore, hot coke, cement clinker, hot castings).
• Construction: Customized materials enhance heat resistance based on temperature grades.

5. Polyester (EP) Conveyor Belt

• Aliases: EP belt, wear-resistant belt, cement belt.
• Advantages: High modulus, low elongation, thermal stability, and impact resistance.
• Applications: Medium-to-long distance, heavy-load, high-speed transport in coal, mining, ports, metallurgy, energy, and chemical industries.

6. Flame-Resistant Steel Cord Conveyor Belt

• Structure: Steel cord-reinforced rubber with flame-retardant layers.
• Advantages: High tensile strength, impact resistance, low elongation, excellent troughability, and flexibility.
• Applications: Long-distance, large-capacity, high-speed transport in coal, mining, ports, metallurgy, energy, and chemical sectors.

7. Endless (Loop) Conveyor Belt

• Features: Seamless, jointless design ensures smooth operation, uniform tension, minimal elongation, and precise alignment.

8. Smooth Lightweight Conveyor Belt

• Structure: Made from high-strength cotton, nylon, or polyester fabric with natural PVC coating (white/light-colored).
• Advantages: Non-toxic, food-safe, and pollution-free.
• Applications: Logistics, packaging, printing, food processing, wood, aquaculture, and stone industries.

9. Skirt Conveyor Belt

• Types:
  • Side Skirt Conveyor Belt (without dividers)
  • Side Skirt Conveyor Belt with Dividers
• Advantages: Transports bulk materials at inclines from 0° to 90°, reduces footprint, eliminates transfer points, lowers maintenance costs, and maximizes efficiency.