Pulleys
CHARACTER DRIVEN
The “driver” is usually the most important component of any moving system and it’s no different with conveyors. Simply put, conveyor pulleys are responsible for driving the belt.
It takes at least two to travel and are categorized as drive or head, return or tail, bend tensioning, snub tensioning or take-up pulleys. Maximum pulley life is essential to cost-efficient material handling and high-capacity production.
Wing Pulleys
Superior was first to introduce the v-shaped wing pulley and quickly after, the Chevron® Pulley became the standard for wing pulleys.
Drum Pulleys
Drum pulleys serve in a variety of roles or positions, including drive, tail, bend tensioning, snub tensioning and/or take-up pulleys.
TAKE-UPS
To prevent belt slippage, portable conveyors are designed with mechanical take-up frames.
Real Stories, Proven Performance
Tech Tip: Conveyor Pulley Lagging
The Rubber Layer That Decreases Downtime
Application
[Conveying]
Product
Pulleys
SUMMARY
Lagging increases the traction between the belt and the pulley, which in turn reduces load and wear on the drive, belt, pulleys, bearings, and take-up. When seeking highly efficient and economical conveyor operation, proper pulley lagging is an integral detail.
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Tech Tip: Modern Wing Pulleys
Extend Belt Life With V-Shaped Model
Application
[Conveying]
Product
Wing Pulleys
SUMMARY
One of the most innovative conveyor component solutions in recent decades is that of the V-shaped wing pulley, patented by Superior Industries as the Chevron® Pulley. While extending pulley life, its V-shaped design is engineered to prevent material buildup and belt damage while minimizing noise and vibration during operation. See how wing pulleys compare to conventional ones.
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Wissota Sand & Gravel
Wisconsin, USA
APPLICATION
Sand, Gravel
INDUSTRY
Aggregates
SUMMARY
Wissota Sand & Gravel faced significant downtime and maintenance issues due to material becoming lodged in standard-design wing pulleys. The frequent task of dislodging material was time-consuming and costly, requiring a two-man crew to address the problem up to three times per shift. Find out how they transformed operations with Chevron Wing Pulleys.
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Crown Face
Conveyor Pulleys
Is there value?
Many think that a crowned face pulley is a must, but its value to belt training might be more myth than reality.
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