1. Selection of skirt width
Material size: The size of the skirt includes width and height. The selection of these two parameters is crucial to the conveying effect. The skirt width should be wide enough to prevent the material from overflowing from both sides of the skirt; the skirt height needs to be determined according to factors such as the characteristics of the material, the conveying angle and the conveying volume. Generally speaking, with the increase of the conveying angle and the increase of the conveying volume, the skirt height also needs to be increased accordingly. The skirt width should be wide enough to prevent the material from overflowing from both sides of the skirt during the conveying process. Usually, the skirt width will be determined according to the large size of the conveyed material to ensure that the material can be stably surrounded by the skirt.
Conveying system design: The design width of the conveyor belt will also affect the selection of the skirt width. On the premise of ensuring stable material conveying, the skirt width should be coordinated with the overall design of the conveyor belt.
Common width specifications: According to common market specifications, the skirt width generally has 35mm and 50mm options. The specific width to be selected needs to be determined according to the actual application scenario and material characteristics.
2. Selection of skirt height
Material characteristics: Material type, particle size, density, humidity and adhesion will affect the selection of skirt height. For example, materials with larger particle size require higher skirts to prevent overflow; materials with high density and strong adhesion also need to increase the skirt height appropriately to ensure stability during transportation.
Conveying angle: For large-angle belt conveyors, skirt height is a key factor in ensuring that materials can be transported stably. As the conveying angle increases, the skirt height also needs to be increased accordingly to prevent materials from slipping or overflowing.
Conveying volume: The larger the conveying volume, the larger the relative bandwidth. In order to meet the larger transportation volume, the skirt height can also be appropriately increased.
Common height specifications: Commonly used skirt heights include 80mm, 100mm, 120mm, 160mm, 200mm, 240mm, 300mm, 400mm, etc. These height specifications are based on actual application experience and conveying efficiency optimization, but they still need to be adjusted according to actual conditions when making specific choices.
Test and adjustment: Since the characteristics and conveying conditions of different materials may vary, it is recommended to find the best skirt height through test and adjustment in practical applications. This can be evaluated by observing the conveying conditions of the materials, measuring conveying efficiency and energy consumption and other indicators.
3. Comprehensive consideration
When selecting the width and height of the conveyor belt skirt, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the above factors and make trade-offs. At the same time, factors such as the overall performance, cost and maintenance of the conveyor belt need to be considered to ensure the stability and economy of the conveying system. The skirt is usually connected to the conveyor belt base by vulcanization, mechanical fixing or bonding. During installation, it is necessary to ensure that the connection between the skirt and the base is firm and reliable to avoid falling off or cracking. During maintenance, the wear and connection status of the skirt should be checked regularly, and the severely worn skirt should be replaced in time or the connection parts should be repaired.
