How to Keep Your Conveyor Running Smoothly

摘要

Following the recommendations of the major belt manufacturers, a crowned pulley with a correctly tensioned belt is the preferred way to achieve automatic belt centering. A crowned pulley produces dual lateral opposing belt forces, which balance each other when the belt is centered over the crown. If the belt moves off center, these lateral opposing forces become unbalanced, resulting in the "higher force" side directing the belt back to its centered position.