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Conveyor Frame |
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The conveyor frame should be rigid enough to support the hardware that will drive and support the belt. Suggested materials include: stainless steel (for food processing applications), aluminum, painted, or galvanized steel.
Refer to the chart below for suggested clearances.
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Clearance Between Frame and Belt
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Conveyor Length
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Belt Widths
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0 – 3 metres
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3 – 6 metres
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6 – 9 metres
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9 – 12 metres
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12 – 15 metres
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0 – 150 mm
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3.5 mm
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6.5 mm
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9.5 mm
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12.5 mm
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16 mm
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150 – 900 mm
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6.5 mm
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12.5 mm
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19 mm
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25 mm
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30 mm
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900 – 1,500 mm
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9.5 mm
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19 mm
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28 mm
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38 mm
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47 mm
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1,500 – 2,100 mm
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12.5 mm
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25 mm
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38 mm
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50 mm
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63 mm
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2,100 – 2,700 mm
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16 mm
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30 mm
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47 mm
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63 mm
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79 mm
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