Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials Calculations by CEMA
2014 1 21 Belt Conveyor Capacity Table 1. Determine the surcharge angle of the material. The surcharge angle, on the average, will be 5 degrees to 15 degrees less than the angle of repose. ex. 27 12 = 15 2. Determine the density of the material in pounds per cubic foot lb/ft3 . 3. Choose the idler shape. 4. Select a suitable conveyor belt
Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials, 7th ed.
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Since the composition and construction of the belting makes it vulnerable to accidental damage and/or accelerated wear, belt operation and maintenance deserve special attention in a good training program to minimize replacement
