DESIGN OF MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT: BELT …
are: Conveyor belt, motor, pulley and idlers, rollers, pneumatic cylinder, etc. The design of a belt conveyor system takes into account the followings: A. Dimension, capacity and speed B. Roller diameter C.Belt power and tension D.Idler spacing E. Pulley diameter F. Motor G. Type of drive unit H. Control mode Figure 1: Belt Conveyor