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 |
Conveyor Length |
Belt Widths |
0–10' |
10–20' |
20–30' |
30–40' |
40–50' |
0–6" |
1/8" |
1/4" |
3/8" |
1/2" |
5/8" |
7–36" |
1/4" |
1/2" |
3/4" |
1" |
1–1/4" |
37–60" |
3/8" |
3/4" |
1–1/8" |
1–1/2" |
1–7/8" |
61–84" |
1" |
1" |
1–1/2" |
2" |
2.5" |
85–108" |
1–1/4" |
1–1/4" |
1–7/8" |
2–1/2" |
3–1/8" |
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