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BASIC INTRODUCTION TO CONVEYORS


SECTION NINE
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR MOST PROBLEM SOLVING

1. Type of Products to be conveyed:

A. Carton (corrugated) (glued, stapled or taped bottom).
B. Bag (multiwall paper, cotton or plastic).
C. Bundle or bale (tight, steel or plastic bonds).
D. Wood case (cleats on bottom).
E. Plastic tray (smooth or grip bottom).

2. Size of Products:

Length: Max/Min
Width: Max/Min
Height: Max/Min
Weight: Max/Min

3. How is product to be conveyed?

A. Lengthwise.
B. Widthwise.

4. How will product be placed on conveyor?

A. Manually.
B. Transferred from anther conveyor.

5. Method of Transport?

A. Gravity.
B. Power.
C. Combination of gravity and power.

6. How many hours per day will conveyor be used?

A. 8 hours (one shift).
B. 16 hours (two shifts).
C. 24 hours (three shifts).

7. Available electrical current?

A. Volt Phase Hertz

8. Maximum (not average) production rate?

9. Will conveyors be floor supported or hang from overhead?

10. Will conveyors be subjected to unusual conditions?

A. Wash down.
B. Extreme heat.
C. Extreme cold.

11. Will the customer require engineering services?

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