Troughed Belt Conveyors
Troughed belt conveyors can realize high inclination, large capacity material conveying.
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- Conveying Angle: 0-25 degree
- Conveying capacity: 30-3000t/h
- Customized belt width & length
- Direct Factory Pricing
What is a troughed belt conveyor and how does it work?
Troughed belt conveyors mean that the belt forms a groove on the conveying side called a grooved belt, which can be used to accommodate materials. It has strong bearing capacity and strong conveying capacity, and is often used to transport loose or bulk materials.
Features and Benefits of Industrial Troughed Belt Conveyors
It is used for conveying various bulk materials within a range of 25°;
It can effectively prevent the material from spilling during the conveying process and avoid the impact of dust on the working environment;
Compared with ordinary conveyor belts, it can carry a large amount of material, transmit a large amount, and is not easy to deviate (supported by professional deviation correction systems);
The supporting industrial conveyor belt products have uniform force, low friction and long service life, reducing the need for frequent conveyor belt scrapers maintenance;
Working Principle of Troughed Belt Conveyors
Troughed belt conveyors rely on the motor to drive the roller through the reducer, and the conveyor belt is dragged by the friction between the drive roller and the conveyor belt. The drive roller is generally installed at the discharge end to increase the traction force and facilitate dragging. When the material is fed from the feeding end of the belt conveyor, it falls on the rotating conveyor belt, and the friction of the conveyor belt drives the material to be conveyed on the belt, and then transported to the unloading end for unloading, completing the entire conveying process.
Technical Parameters (Standard & Medium-Duty: 400mm - 1000mm)
Standard and medium-duty troughed belt conveyors widely used for general bulk material handling with direct factory pricing.
|
width (mm) |
Conveying length (m)
Power(kw)
|
transfer speed
(m/s)
|
Delivery volume (t/h) |
||
| 400 |
≤10 3 |
12-15 3-4 |
15-30 4-7.5 |
1.25-2.0 | 30-60 |
| 500 |
≤10 3 |
12-15 4-5.5 |
15-30 5.5-7.5 |
1.25-2.0 | 40-80 |
| 650 |
≤10 4 |
12-15 7.5 |
15-30 7.5-11 |
1.25-2.0 | 80-120 |
| 800 |
≤10 4 |
12-15 7.5 |
15-30 7.5-15 |
1.25-2.0 | 120-200 |
| 1000 |
≤10 5.5 |
10-20 7.5-11 |
20-40 11-22 |
1.25-2.0 | 200-320 |
Technical Parameters (Heavy-Duty & Large-Scale: 1200mm - 2400mm)
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|
width (mm) |
Conveying length (m)
Power(kw)
|
transfer speed
(m/s)
|
Delivery volume (t/h) |
||
| 1200 |
≤10 7.5 |
10-20 7.5-15 |
20-40 15-30 |
1.25-2.0 | 290-480 |
| 1400 |
≤10 11 |
10-20 15-22 |
20-40 22-45 |
1.25-2.0 | 400-680 |
| 1600 |
≤10 15 |
10-20 22-30 |
20-50 30-75 |
1.25-2.0 | 600-1080 |
| 1800 |
≤10 18.5 |
10-20 30-45 |
20-50 45-110 |
1.0-2.0 | 800-1500 |
| 2000 |
≤10 22 |
10-20 45-55 |
20-50 55-132 |
1.0-2.0 | 1000-2000 |
| 2400 |
≤10 30 |
10-20 55-75 |
20-50 75-185 |
1.0-2.0 | 1500-3000 |
Troughed Belt Conveyors Structure & Components
Troughed belt conveyors are composed of grooved conveyor belts, driving rollers, reversing rollers, power mechanisms, tensioning systems, lifting devices, electronic control equipment, feeding troughs, and belt conveyor racks.
Application Industries
Troughed belt conveyors are used in electric power, steel, mining, port, cement, grain, and feed processing industries. They can transport coal, ore, soil, chemical raw materials, grains and other bulk materials with a large proportion, suitable for relatively harsh production environments. It features dirt resistance, wear resistance, and dust resistance.
Customer Case & Site Application
Our heavy-duty troughed belt conveyors have been successfully deployed in numerous international industrial sites, including large-scale mining operations, aggregate processing plants, and bulk port terminals. For instance, the project shown below illustrates a 1200mm-wide troughed conveyor system operating continuously under harsh dust and heavy-load conditions, handling over 500 tons of abrasive ore per hour with high stability and zero material spillage.
Core Components & Manufacturing Quality Control
To ensure exceptional durability and continuous operation in harsh industrial environments, Dahan Machinery implements strict manufacturing standards across every component of our troughed belt conveyors:
- High-Performance Grooved Belts: Manufactured from premium multi-ply rubber or high-strength EP/NN fabrics, offering superior tensile strength, tear resistance, and anti-aging properties against abrasive bulk materials.
- Precision-Balanced Drive Rollers: The drive and reversing rollers undergo dynamic balancing tests to minimize vibration, reduce mechanical friction, and extend bearing service life.
- Advanced Anti-Deviation Rollers: Equipped with well-spaced troughing idlers and self-aligning training idlers to effectively prevent belt wandering and edge wear during high-speed operation.
- Heavy-Duty Structural Framework: Fabricated from thick-gauge carbon steel channels welded to strict engineering tolerances, protected with anti-corrosive industrial primer and polyurethane topcoats.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the maximum inclination angle for a troughed belt conveyor?
A: Standard troughed belt conveyors are typically designed for conveying bulk materials within an inclination range of 0 to 25 degrees, depending on the material's friction coefficient and particle size.
Q2: How can I choose the right belt width and motor power for my material?
A: Selection depends on your required hourly capacity (t/h), material bulk density, and conveying distance. You can refer to our technical parameter tables above or send your specs directly to our engineers for a custom configuration.
Q3: Does Dahan Machinery provide customized design services for special plant layouts?
A: Yes! As a direct manufacturing factory, we offer fully customized solutions including special belt widths, custom frame lengths, unique material coatings, and tailored electrical control integration.
