Example: Belt Conveyor Parameters

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Belt speed: 600 fpm

Belt width: 42 inches
Trough Angle: 35
5555 [ft3/hr] / 7524 [ft3/hr] = 74%
Idler spacing: 4.5 feet

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The Selection of Idlers

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Idler life is determined by a combination of many factors, such as seals, bearings, shell thickness,
belt speed, lump size/material density, maintenance, environment, temperature, and the proper
CEMA series of idler to handle the maximum calculated idler load.

CEMA
CEMA
CEMA
CEMA
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B load rating based on minimum L10 of 30,000 hours at 500 rpm

C load rating based on minimum L10 of 30,000 hours at 500 rpm
D load rating based on minimum L10 of 60,000 hours at 500 rpm
E load rating based on minimum L10 of 60,000 hours at 500 rpm

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Step No. 1 Troughing Idler Series Selection

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Calculated Idler Load (lbs) = CIL = ((WB + (WM x K1)) x SI) + IML
Where:
WB = Belt weight (lbs/ft) use actual or estimate from Table 5-5
WM = Material weight (lbs/ft) = (Q x 2000) / (60 x Vee)
Q = Quantity of material conveyed (tons per hour)
Vee = Design belt speed (fpm)
SI = Spacing of idlers (ft)
Kl = Lump adjustment factor (see Table 5-6)
IML = Idler misalignment load (lbs) due to idler height deviation and
belt tension = (D x T) / (6 x SI)
Where:
D = Misalignment (in.)
T = Belt tension (lbs)
SI = Idler spacing (ft)
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Step No. 1 Troughing Idler Series Selection

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WB = Belt weight (lbs/ft)

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Step No. 1 Troughing Idler Series Selection

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Kl = Lump adjustment factor

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