Glide Bars and Impact Bars
Reduce friction, wear and protect your conveyor belts against heavy load impacts
Function and purpose of glide and impacts bars
Glide bars and impact bars are important components used in conveyor belt systems, particularly in industries like mining, aggregates, and materials handling. They serve different purposes and offer specific benefits related to belt support and protection.
Glide bars reduce friction and wear during operation, while impact bars protect against heavy load impacts. Together, they ensure smoother operations, less downtime, and longer belt life, contributing to more efficient material handling.
Glide bars
Purpose: Glide bars, also known as slide bars, are used to support the conveyor belt in areas where rollers might not be ideal, particularly in zones where materials need to smoothly transition, such as loading and transfer points.
Function: These bars offer continuous, flat support for the belt, reducing friction and wear. This makes them suitable for areas where delicate or fine materials are conveyed or where precise handling is required.
Benefits:
- Reduced wear and tear: By providing smooth belt support, glide bars reduce the friction between the belt and the supporting structure, extending the life of both the belt and the system components.
- Less noise: Glide bars minimize the rattling and noise that often comes from using rollers, creating a quieter operating environment.
- Lower energy consumption: The smooth sliding action results in less energy being required to move the belt.
Impact bars
Purpose: Impact bars are installed at conveyor loading points to absorb the shock and pressure from heavy, abrasive, or large materials being dropped onto the conveyor. This helps protect the belt from damage.
Function: Made from a combination of rubber, which absorbs impact, and a UHMW (ultra-high-molecular-weight) polyethylene surface, impact bars cushion the belt and reduce stress at high-impact zones.
Benefits:
- Protection against impact damage: They prevent belt punctures, tears, and other damage caused by the force of heavy materials.
- Extended belt life: By distributing the impact force evenly across the belt, these bars reduce wear and help maintain the integrity of the conveyor system.
- Reduced maintenance: Impact bars help avoid costly downtime and repairs by preventing belt and system damage.
Conveyor impact stations
Conveyor belt impact stations, also known as impact beds or impact cradles, are specialized components within a conveyor system designed to absorb and dissipate the force generated by the impact of heavy or sharp materials as they land on the conveyor belt. These materials may include large rocks, heavy bulk items, or other high-impact loads. Conveyor belt impact stations serve several important functions:
- Shock absorption: The primary role of an impact station is to cushion and absorb the impact force generated when material is dropped or loaded onto the conveyor belt. By doing so, they help protect the conveyor belt and other system components from damage.
- Belt protection: Impact stations prevent the conveyor belt from sustaining cuts, punctures, or other forms of wear and tear that can result from high-impact loads. This protection is critical for maintaining belt integrity and extending its lifespan.
- Material stability: By providing a stable and uniform surface for materials to land on, impact stations ensure that the materials are properly distributed across the conveyor belt, reducing the risk of spillage and uneven loading.
- Reduced dust and noise: These stations can also help minimize the release of dust and noise, improving the work environment and reducing the environmental impact of material handling operations.
- Maintenance reduction: Conveyor belt impact stations can reduce maintenance requirements and operational downtime by preventing damage to the belt and other conveyor components.
Impact stations come in various designs and configurations, and the choice of an appropriate impact station depends on the specific application, the type of material being conveyed, and the conveyor system's design. These stations are especially crucial in industries such as mining, quarrying, and bulk material handling, where heavy, abrasive, or sharp-edged materials are commonly transported.
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