A brief analysis of the function of the accumulation drum

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In the conveyor equipment industry, accumulation rollers are quite common. These are conveyor components that prevent products from being conveyed once their weight reaches a certain level; however, they allow normal operation again once the weight of the goods drops to a certain threshold. Accumulative conveying, also known as piled conveying, allows the piled drum, in addition to having the capabilities of conventional powered conveying, to enable goods to stop and accumulate on the conveyor belt while the drive unit is operating, without a significant increase in operational resistance. When the stacking drum is transporting normally, the stacking mechanism serves to transmit torque; however, when the goods encounter obstacles and stop accumulating, the operating torque exceeds the specified working torque of the stacking drum, causing the stacking sleeve or friction pads to slip. At this point, there is a flexible connection between the drum and the driving device, as a result of which the stacking drum beneath the goods stops rotating, while only the driving element continues to function. Depending on the product structure, they are generally divided into two main categories: plastic-steel sprocket stacking drums and adjustable stacking drums. The stacking roller provides limited stacking force due to the sleeve-type friction stacking mechanism, making it unsuitable for heavy-load stacking; whereas an adjustable stacking roller can meet such requirements. Friction pads made of special materials **increase their wear resistance, thereby significantly extending their service life. The magnitude of the stacking force is adjusted via the nut at the tail end, ensuring a steady and precise stacking force. The design of the end fastening nut prevents the nut from loosening during use, which could otherwise lead to a decrease in the stacking force. Precision ball bearings are fixed within the steel bearing housing by stamping and riveting, ensuring durability. Robust steel bearing assemblies that can withstand greater loads than plastic bearing housings. Powerless roller conveyors are the simplest and most widely used type of conveyor; the rollers operate passively, and the goods are moved and transported by gravity or human effort. Based on the arrangement method, it is divided into inclined and horizontal arrangements. Features of the stacking drum product: 1. The precision bearings of the stacking drum are fixed within the steel bearing housing through stamping and riveting, ensuring durability and strength. 2. The stacking drum features robust steel bearing assemblies that can withstand greater loads than plastic bearing housings. 3. The diameter range of the stacking drums is comprehensive, offering a wide load-bearing capacity. The installation method determines the complexity of installing and removing the stacking drums, and different installation methods also affect their load-bearing capacity.