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The conveyor belt has a direct influence on the behaviour and lifespan of the drum motor or drive drum.
It is crucial to recognise and understand the extreme effects of the conveyor belt on the drum motor when dimensioning a conveyor drive.
The choice of conveyor belt usually depends on the application.
There are many different types of conveyor belts and drive systems. The most common conveyor belts and drive systems are described in the chapters that follow.
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Hamacher, S. (2020). Types of conveyor belts. In: The Drum Motor. Springer Vieweg, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-59298-4_2
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