How does the Belted Bend work?

Belted Bend is an important part of modern conveying systems. It is mainly used to change the direction of material on the conveyor line. It allows materials to smoothly pass through the turning area in the conveying system while maintaining continuous movement. Belted Bend is widely used in logistics, manufacturing, food processing and other industries due to its high efficiency and stable performance.

1. The structure of the Belted Bend is relatively simple but powerful, mainly including the following parts.
Conveyor belt: The conveyor belt is the core component of the Belted Bend, responsible for transporting materials from one point to another. The belt is usually made of wear-resistant, high-temperature-resistant or corrosion-resistant materials to cope with different industrial environments and material characteristics.
Drive system: The drive system usually consists of a motor and a drive roller. The motor transmits power to the drive roller through a transmission device, and the drive roller drives the conveyor belt to rotate through friction, thereby realizing the conveying of materials.
Support system: In the Belted Bend, the operation of the conveyor belt requires a series of support rollers to maintain its stability. Especially at the bend, the design of the support roller is crucial to ensure that the conveyor belt runs smoothly when turning without deviation or sliding.
Guide system: The guide system is a very important part of the Belted Bend, especially during the turning process, it can ensure that the conveyor belt remains on the correct track, thereby preventing the material from falling off the conveyor belt.

2. The working principle of the Belted Bend relies on power transmission and mechanical design. The material is diverted and conveyed through the coordinated work of the drive system, conveyor belt and guide system. Its basic working principle can be summarized as follows:
(1) Power transmission and drive
The motor in the Belted Bend transmits power to the drive roller through the transmission device. The friction between the drive roller and the conveyor belt keeps the conveyor belt in continuous motion. The conveyor belt is pulled by the drive roller, driving the material forward along the conveyor line. When the material approaches the bend area, the conveyor belt begins to turn according to the designed turning angle under the push of the drive roller.
(2) Conveying at the bend
When the conveyor belt enters the turning area of ​​the Belted Bend, the support roller and the guide system work together. The support rollers are arranged according to the predetermined track at the bend to support the conveyor belt and ensure that its tension is uniform. This design prevents the conveyor belt from deflecting or loosening due to uneven tension during the turning process.
The guide system ensures that the material remains stable when turning and will not slide off the conveyor belt due to centrifugal force. Usually, the guide system is set to be close to both sides of the conveyor belt to reduce the displacement of the material when turning at high speed.
(3) Material stability
In the design of the Belted Bend, the speed and tension of the conveyor belt are crucial. In order to ensure that the material is not affected at the turn, the system usually makes appropriate tension adjustments in the bend area to ensure that the conveyor belt maintains stable tension under any operating conditions. This process can prevent the material from falling off or shifting due to belt relaxation.
The material selection of the Belted Bend and the friction coefficient of the belt surface will also directly affect its working efficiency. The more wear-resistant the belt material is, the higher the friction is, and the better the stability of the material is. In some high-demand industries, the belt may also need to have an anti-slip function to prevent the material from shifting during transportation.