A conveyor cover protects components and materials during transportation from elements or impacts. It can be made of steel, galvanized steel, aluminum, or plastic and can be sealed or mounted on legs. It may not cover the entire system for loading and unloading purposes.
A conveyor cover is a component installed on a conveyor system to protect other components and materials during transportation from the elements or potential impacts. Such a component is typically installed on conveyors used outdoors over long distances, although a conveyor cover can also be installed on an indoor conveyor if the materials need to be protected from moisture or other contaminants. The cover can also be used where there is a need to protect workers or other machinery from the contents being carried; this is common if materials are in danger of being ejected from the conveyor belt at any point.
In most cases, the conveyor cover will be made from a strong metal such as steel. This ensures that the cover is not dented or otherwise damaged easily, although it may be prone to rust in some cases. Some covers are therefore made of galvanized steel, which is more resistant to rust and corrosion; others may be painted or otherwise covered with a protective coating to prevent rust, corrosion, or other types of damage. Aluminum covers are also available; such conveyor cover designs will be lighter than steel and be more susceptible to damage, but aluminum is more resistant to rust and corrosion and can actually be less expensive than steel. While uncommon, plastic covers are also available for lighter duty applications.
The conveyor lid will usually create a sealed system, as it will attach to the conveyor frame with no gaps between the frame and the lid. Some covers, however, may be mounted on legs which create a gap between the conveyor frame and the cover itself. This can be done to ensure adequate ventilation of the transported items or to facilitate monitoring of the transport process. The cover will not be as effective at protecting the contents of the carrier if it is lifted off the frame, but it will still protect the components and materials to some extent.
Sometimes the lid slides over only one part of the conveyor system, while other parts of the system may be left open to facilitate loading and unloading the conveyor system. The conveyor cover will generally not run to the end of the conveyor system, as the ends of the system are usually where the loading and unloading takes place; if the conveyed materials need to be monitored or inspected midway through the system, the lid can be broken to achieve this.
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