Belt Conveyor
Here are detailed belt conveyor specifications, commonly used in bottling, packaging, pharmaceutical, food, and manufacturing lines for product transfer between machines or stations.
🔧 Belt Conveyor – General Specifications
Feature | Specification |
Function | Transfers bottles, containers, boxes, pouches, etc. along a processing/packaging line |
Belt Material | Food-grade PVC, PU, rubber, modular plastic (depending on application) |
Belt Width | 100 mm to 1000 mm (most common: 200mm–400mm for bottles) |
Length | 1 meter to 30+ meters (customized per layout) |
Speed | Adjustable via VFD; typically 0.5 – 20 m/min |
Load Capacity | 20 – 150 kg/m (depends on frame, belt, and motor) |
Drive System | Geared motor (center or end drive) |
Motor Power | 0.25 kW – 2.0 kW (depending on load & speed) |
Speed Control | Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) or manual adjustment |
Frame Material | SS304 (food/pharma) or powder-coated MS (general use) |
Legs/Support | Adjustable height (750–1000 mm typically), with castor wheels or floor mounts |
Conveyor Height | Adjustable or fixed as per machine integration |
Side Guides | Adjustable SS/PVC guides to hold bottles/boxes in position |
Belt Tensioning | Manual or screw-type tensioner |
Belt Tracking | Manual tracking roller or automatic system for long conveyors |
Noise Level | < 70 dB (low-noise motors preferred) |
🛠️ Optional Features
Feature | Description |
Sensors | Product detection, jam sensors, count sensors |
Stopper/Indexers | Pneumatic or mechanical stoppers for synchronized filling/labeling |
Curved Conveyor | 45°, 90°, or 180° curved conveyors for space optimization |
Cleated Belts | For inclined transport or item separation |
Modular Belts | For washdown zones or high-temperature products |
Anti-static Belts | For electronics or powder products |
Bottle Transfer Plates | Smooth transfer from one conveyor to another |
✅ Common Applications
Industry | Use |
Beverages | Transfer PET/glass bottles between rinsing, filling, labeling |
Pharmaceutical | Tablet bottle movement, blister pack handling |
Cosmetics | Moving jars, bottles, pouches through filling & capping |
Food | Conveyor for biscuits, dairy, snacks, trays |
Packaging | Box/carton transfer, post-labeling sorting |
📐 Sample Specification (Standard Conveyor for Bottling Line)
- Belt Type: Food-grade PVC, 3 mm thick
- Width: 300 mm
- Length: 6 meters
- Speed: 12 m/min, adjustable
- Motor: 0.5 HP, 3-phase, with VFD
- Structure: SS304 frame with side guards and adjustable height
- Application: Bottle transfer from capper to labeler
