Belt Conveyor

A continuous mechanical system using an endless rubber or fabric belt supported on idler rollers to transport bulk materials over horizontal or inclined distances. Belt conveyors are fundamental to mining operations for moving ore, waste rock, and processed materials between excavations, processing plants, and stockpiles. Key parameters include belt width, speed, carrying capacity, inclination angle, and drive power. Conveyors offer lower operating costs than truck haulage for fixed transportation routes with high throughput requirements.