Category: C
Noncontact Accumulation Conveyor
Definition: What is a Non contact Accumulation Conveyor? A noncontact accumulation conveyor consists of a number of zones that extend from the first end of the conveyor to a second end. Each zone uses its own electric drive motor. These motors are independent of one another. They can be activated independently of the drive motors …
Nonfolding Containers
Definition: What are Nonfolding Containers? A container with corners permanently helixed is known as the nonfolding container. These containers’ bodies or peripheral walls feature curved or partially curved cross-sections made by winding or bending material without folding along defined lines (with end walls of different materials). These containers are subject to the same specifications as …
Box Girder Crane
Definition: What is a Box Girder Crane? The box girder crane is an overhead travelling crane that uses a “box” configuration. The design includes a four-sided box. The box has a running surface plate for the hoist trolley that is attached to the bottom of the box. The box girder has greater loading capabilities. The …
Bridge Crane
Definition: What is a Bridge Crane? Called often also an overhead crane, a bridge crane consists of parallel runways with a traveling bridge spanning the gap. The crane’s lifting component, known as the hoist, travels along the bridge. If the bridge is rigidly supported on two or more legs running on a fixed rail at …
Belt Conveyor
Definition: What is a Belt Conveyor? One of the basic tools in material handling industry, belt conveyors are most commonly used in transportation of bulk materials (grain, salt, coal, ore, sand, etc.). Belt conveyor systems consist of two or more pulleys (a.k.a. drums). An endless loop of carrying medium—the conveyor belt— rotates about them. To …
