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Conveyor Frame |
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The conveyor frame should be rigid enough to support the hardware which will drive and support the belt. Suggested materials include: stainless steel (for food processing applications), aluminum, painted, or galvanized steel.
Refer to the chart to the right for proper clearances.
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Clearance Between Frame and Belt
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Conveyor Length
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Belt Widths
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0–10'
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10–20'
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20–30'
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30–40'
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40–50'
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0–6"
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1/8"
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1/4"
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3/8"
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1/2"
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5/8"
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7–36"
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1/4"
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1/2"
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3/4"
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1"
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1–1/4"
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37–60"
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3/8"
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3/4"
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1–1/8"
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1–1/2"
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1–7/8"
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61–84"
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1"
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1"
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1–1/2"
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2"
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2.5"
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85–108"
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1–1/4"
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1–1/4"
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1–7/8"
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2–1/2"
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3–1/8"
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