Thread Content
Conveyors are widely used in industrial production, so their operating environments are often complex, such as in high-temperature conditions, corrosive environments, and grinding environments, among others. To ensure that the conveyor can be used for a long time in complex environments, certain treatments are required for the conveyor and its belt. So, do you know how to use chain conveyor belts in special environments? In today’s segment, Shanghai Yuyin Machinery Co., Ltd., which specializes in the production of conveyor rollers, we will take a look at various types of rollers together: conical rollers, electric rollers, stainless steel rollers, powered rollers, unpowered rollers, rubber-coated rollers, sprocket rollers, galvanized rollers. Let’s start with some basic knowledge: How to use conveyors in high-temperature environments. Under normal operating conditions, the heat generated by material transfer can easily cause the temperature of the conveyor belt to rise; if the belt’s temperature increases while it is in use, its strength will be reduced. Furthermore, the use of stainless steel chain plates is determined by the temperature generated by friction between the material and the conveyor belt, as well as by the properties of the material itself. If the temperature of the operating environment is too high, appropriate measures need to be taken. So what factors need to be considered at high temperatures? The heat generated by friction during the operation of the conveyor belt should be taken into account ； Heat fatigue is likely to occur due to the differences in the thermal expansion coefficients of the conveyor belts ； It is also necessary to take into account the thermal brittleness of the conveyor belt when operating at high temperatures in ordinary networks. Therefore, when using a belt conveyor, attention must be paid to lubrication, such as using lubricants made from silicon, graphite, and molybdenum disulfide. Knowledge 2: How to use conveyors in corrosive environments. If the conveyor belt is exposed to corrosive substances, it will become corroded, causing the belt to thin out over time. If the stainless steel mesh belt operates continuously in acidic or alkaline environments, stress corrosion is likely to occur locally. Therefore, if the conveyor is used in a corrosive environment, attention must be paid to the selection of the materials for the conveyor belt and its components, such as using corrosion-resistant martensitic stainless steel series. Additionally, to ensure the service life of the mesh belt, it should be covered to prevent it from being exposed directly to the elements ； Minimize the speed chain ； Add lubricant in a timely manner, etc.