• 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 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Vertical Gravity
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Vertical loop in the return strand of belting . includes a take-up pulley and counterweight.
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Automatic
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Horizontal Gravity
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Seperate counter weight tower.
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Automatic
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|
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Manual - Screw Take-up
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The take-up is manually adjusted by means of screws, hydraluic rams , winches or similar device.
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Manual
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|
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Automatic Winch
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VSD Winch
|
Automatic
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