Research on a New Type of Lattice Roller Frame

In view of the structural defects of the current belt conveyor roller frame, such as heavy weight and high labor intensity of disassembly and assembly, a new lattice roller frame was designed by changing the structure and profile. On the premise of meeting the work conditions, the weight of the roller frame was reduced by more than 45%, which not only reduced the labor intensity of disassembly and assembly, but also reduced the tonnage and cost of consumables of the belt conveyor, and it has a broad market prospect.

Productivity Improvement using Automation in Conveyor Roller Welding

In the industrial workplace, automation enhances productivity and quality while reducing errors and waste, boosting safety, and providing greater flexibility to the manufacturing process. Industrial automation, in the end, results in enhanced safety, dependability, and profitability. Increased productivity is achieved by automating the welding machine for conveyer rollers. Many departments are included in this project like design, fabrication, testing, etc. The movement of welding torch with respect to workpiece can be automated with the help of pneumatics along with use PLC control system. Accuracy is the key factor on which the rate of success of the project can be measured. Hence, tried to standardized the project as much as possible by using standard data and equipment. Automation systems are increasingly displacing humans in the workplace. One of the advantages is that the human workforce will have more time to focus on more innovative projects as a result of the transition. All the required parameters are to be considered while designing the machine components. According to design, fabrication is done with the guidance of experts from the company as well as project guide.

Algorithm of Strength Calculation of Drive Elements of a Roller Conveyor

The paper shows an algorithm for determining the load on the electric motor of run-out conveyor starting from determination of the first moment of no load operation during slab conveying, slipping torque of the rollers along the surface of the conveyed billet and ending with the choice of the electric motor. It also covers an algorithm for strength calculations of the run-out conveyor roller, which includes the calculation of the moments and forces acting on the conveyor roller and its supports, the calculation of static strength and torsion strength, calculation of roller deflection of the conveyor rollers as well as the selection and verification calculation of conveyor roller bearings.

Acquiring electric energy from the transport conveyor roller movement for distributed sensors network

The paper presents the concept of installation of an electricity generator and en energy store inside a roller of belt or roller conveyor. Accordingly, the use of a generator-pulley does not require any structural changes to be made to an existing conveyor. In addition, the user will be able to power distributed sensors network for monitoring the operation of the belt conveyor anywhere on its route.