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Layout and engineering of a an overhead trolley conveyor is largely a matter of following established procedures and practices which have become standardized as the result of satisfactory performance over the years. Where the conveyor can be made to conform to these practices, the user who prefers to make his own layout can readily do so, using the practices outlined in the following step by step guide.

Vertical Curves
For More Information on Vertical Curves

  1. Layout
  2. Carrier
  3. Rail Elevations
  4. Determine Conveyor Size
  5. Radius of Vertical & Horizontal Curves
  6. Horizontal Length of Vertical Curves
  7. Roller & Traction Wheel Turns
  8. Conveyor Speed
  9. Chain Pull & Drive Size
  10. Take-Ups
  11. Thrust Loads on Vertical Curves
  12. Guards & Drip Pans
  13. Safety Devices
  14. Expansion Joints

We have provided the following example problems to help you in designing your own conveyor.

The following tables have been provided for easy calculation in your conveyor design.