A Dewatering Device and a Tensioning Apparatus for a Belt Conveyor

摘要

A tensioning apparatus includingfirst and second take-up devices configured to engage opposing ends of a roller of the belt conveyor, wherein each take-up device, a linear guide including a rod and a bearing which slidably supports the rod for linear movement of the rod relative to the bearing, wherein the rod includes a mounting bracket at or towards its distal end for connecting to a shaft of the roller; anda linear actuator comprising: a stationary part coupled to and stationary with respect to the bearing of the linear guide, a moving part coupled to the mounting bracket of the linear guide, and drive means for moving the moving part relative to the stationary part such that the rod of the linear guide slides relative to the bearing.