How to evaluate belt conveyor idlers

Journal Article · Fri Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1985 · Coal Min. Process.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5993740

Tomsky, E H

This article discusses how to evaluate the relative merits of tapered roller-bearing vs. ball-bearing idlers for use in belt conveyors. Considered are: bearing load capacity; bearing life; bearing life under misalignment conditions; relubricatable vs. factory sealed idlers; relubrication frequency, and rotational resistance. Each of these factors are discussed and some criteria are provided for selecting the best belt conveyor idler for a material handling application.

• Research Organization: FMC Corp.
• OSTI ID: 5993740
• Journal Information: Coal Min. Process.; (United States), Vol. 22:11
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
BEARINGS
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
DESIGN
PERFORMANCE
BELT CONVEYORS
UNDERGROUND MINING
COAL MINES
DYNAMIC LOADS
FAILURES
INCLINATION
MINE HAULAGE
OPERATION
RELIABILITY
SERVICE LIFE
CONVEYORS
EQUIPMENT
HAULAGE EQUIPMENT
MATERIALS HANDLING
MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT
MINES
MINING
UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
013000* - Coal
Lignite
& Peat- Transport
Handling
& Storage