CONVEYOR COMPONENT LOCATION & TERMINOLOGY

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Head/Drive Pulley Located at the discharge terminus of the conveyor. Provides driving force for the conveyor.
May or may not be the head pulley. Usually it has a larger diameter than other pulleys in the system and is
often lagged to increase traction and pulley life.

Take-Up Bend Pulley Change belt direction on the slack side of the conveyor. Usually lagged to provide longer belt life.

Take-Up Pulley Provide adjustment to maintain necessary slack side belt tension. Usually gravity force adjustable.

Tail Pulley Usually located immediately preceding the loading point of the conveyor.

Snub Pulley Tightens belt giving more surface contact between belt and pulley face. Usually located just
behind drive pulley.

Drum Pulley Can be used at any location. It consists of a rim shell, 2 end discs and 2 shaft locking assemblies.

Wing Pulley Can be used as tail pulley and on gravity take-up assemblies. Helps prevent material build up and belt damage from transported materials. It consists of face bars, fins, gussets and locking assemblies.

All dimensions and specifi cations subject to change without notice. Certifi ed dimensions and specifications of ordered material available on request. This catalog and all its contents copyright © 2007, Douglas Manufacturing Co., Inc., Pell City, AL 35125-1515. All rights reserved.

All dimensions and specifications subject to change without notice. Certified dimensions and specifications of ordered material available on request.
Copyright © 2011, Douglas Manufacturing Co., Inc., Pell City, AL 35125-1515, (205) 884-1200, sales@douglasmanufacturing.com. All rights reserved.