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Today, the editor from Yuyin will introduce to you the various types of flexible conveyor frames and their specific usage characteristics. The flexible conveyor frame is a steel structure that supports the rollers, idlers, conveyor belt, material, as well as various cleaning and tensioning devices; it is capable of withstanding impact, tensile, compressive, and bending stresses. Flexible conveyor frames can be divided into rigid and flexible types. Rigid frames can be used as fixed or mobile frames, while the main beam of a flexible frame uses steel cables to support idlers, conveyor belts, and materials; the frame of the drive unit must be rigid. Flexible conveyors can be classified according to the material used as follows: (1) Flexible conveyor steel structure frame. Use section steel (such as channel steel, angle steel, I-beam) or special-shaped tube steel, etc. (2) Flexible conveyor steel pipe frame. The frame can be welded to steel pipes; for long-distance lines, ordinary seamless steel pipes can also be used as frames ； Water, oil, etc. can be transported through the steel pipe, serving two purposes at once. (3) Flexible conveyor concrete frame. Using concrete for the frame of vertical circular tubular belt conveyors reduces the need for rust removal maintenance, and it facilitates installation; this method is commonly used for fixed-long-distance flexible conveyors. Both the nose and tail frames can be prefabricated, with bearing mounting holes left at the top. (4) Fiberglass frame for flexible conveyors. It features high strength, corrosion resistance, and light weight, making it particularly suitable for use in environments such as seawater salt pans, underground mines, and chemical salt factories. On a per-unit-weight basis, its price is slightly higher than that of steel, but when the cost of rust prevention for steel is taken into account, the two are equal; both have wide applications. The above is what the editor has shared with you regarding the types of flexible conveyor frames and their specific usage characteristics; the explanation may be a bit simple. Next time there’s a chance, the editor will provide a detailed explanation to everyone. If you have any other questions about flexible conveyors, feel free to ask the editor!