Belt conveyors or conveyor belt as it is commonly known, are the most popular type of conveyor. It is widely used in different industries.
Belt conveyor, on the other is a type of conveyor that has two or more pulleys with continuous loop also know as belt, thus it is called belt conveyors. The pulleys and belt work together to move a wider kind of belt which is usually made with rubber materials. This wide surface rubber belt is used to move boxes and other bulk materials.
Belt conveyors are the most commonly used type of conveyor because these are less expensive yet more versatile compare to the other conveyor types. Belt conveyors can be used both for small and large objects as well as light and heavy loads. This can also be used in different industries and can accommodate lengthy or brief applications.
One of the most favored brand of belt conveyors is HYTROL. Their motorized horizontal belt conveyors are ideal for different applications such as sorting, packaging, inspection and assembly lines. It features a black friction surface belt that runs on a one way motion with speed of 65 FPM and can handle up to 300lbs of weight.