Take-up Type
• The purpose of take-up devices in belt conveyors is to establish and maintain a predetermined level of tension in the belt. The table below shows extractions from various take up design guides on the key design criteria selection for the design of a take up system.
| Take-up Type | Description | Manual or Automatic (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical Gravity | Vertical loop in the return strand of belting . includes a take-up pulley and counterweight. | Automatic | |
| Horizontal Gravity | Seperate counter weight tower. | Automatic | |
| Manual - Screw Take-up | The take-up is manually adjusted by means of screws, hydraluic rams , winches or similar device. | Manual | |
| Automatic Winch | VSD Winch | Automatic |
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