Product Description

Head Drive Pulley, Return Pulley,Bend Pulley, Snub Pulley,Tensioning Pulley, Take up Pulley can be provided. We are designing and manufacturing pulleys, using materials of the highest quality in a production process employing advanced technology. This together with the application of the Quality Assurance system certifi ed to ISO 9001:2015, contributes to the production of high quality products offering dependable, long life performance in the field and appreciably reducing maintenance cost. Each our conveyor pulley is individually computer designed to meet the client’s requirements.

Product Name	Belt Conveyor Pulley Drum
Type	Drive Pulley, Bend Pulley,Snub Pulley,Take Up Pulley
Length	200mm-2500mm
Materials	Carbon steel, Stainless steel, Rubber
Surface Treatment	Smooth, CZPT grooved lagging, Herringbone lagging, Ceramic lagging
Welding	Submerged Arc Welding
Bearing	Famous brands
Structure	Tube,shaft,self-aligning bearing,bearing seat/house,hub, locking bushing,end disc

Drive Pulley Introduction:

1. Head/Drive Pulley is located at the discharge terminus of the conveyor. 
2. Drive pulley provides the driving force for the conveyor. In order to increase pulley life and traction, it often has a larger diameter than other pulleys.
3. We can supply pulleys with hot vulcanized rubber lagging, plain or grooved, as required by client. Different patterns of grooving such as herringbone or CZPT can be provided to increase tractive friction under dirty or wet conditions. CZPT grooves have the advantage of being installed in any orientation, regardless of belt direction.

Specification of Drive Head Pulley Drum

Belt Width	500-2800mm (19-110 inch)
Pulley Length	500-3500mm (19-138 inch)
Diameter	200-1800mm (8-70 inch)
Standard	ISO9001:2008, CEMA, DIN, TUV, JIS, AS/NS, etc.
Working Life	More than 30,000 hours.
Surface	Flat Rubber Lagged, Ceramic Lagged, CZPT Rubber Lagged, etc.
Main Material	Carbon Steel
Length of conveyor drive pulley depends on the width of conveyor Belt. You can get drive pulleys with hot & cold vulcanized rubber lagging, plain or grooved, as required by client.

Bend Pulley Introduction:

1. The bend pulley  is used for changing the direction of the belt.
2. The bend pulley is usually installed at the tail part or the vertical take-up equipment part when the belt direction need to 180°bending. It will be installed above the take-up equipment part while 90°bending.
3. The pulley, which is used for extending the contact surface, is usually used for below or equal to 45 degree bending.
4. The surface treatment of the bend pulley can be smooth steel and flat rubber lagging. 

Specification of Bend Pulley:

Belt Width	500-2800mm(19-110 inch)
Pulley Length	500-3200mm(19-126 inch)
Diameter	200-1800mm(8-70 inch)
Standard	ISO9001:2008, CEMA, DIN, TUV, etc.
Working Life	More than 30,000 hours.
Surface	Flat Rubber Lagged, Ceramic Lagged, CZPT Rubber Lagged, etc.
Main Material	Carbon Steel
Length of conveyor bend pulley depends on the width of conveyor Belt. You can get drive pulleys with hot vulcanized rubber lagging, plain or grooved, as required by client.

Snub Pulley
Snub pulley is used to achieve higher angle of wrap on the drive pulley thereby increasing the traction. It also reduces the belt tension maximizing the life of the conveyor component.It is mounted close to the drive pulley on the return side of the belt.

Specification of Snub Pulley:

Items	Content
Belt Width	500-2800mm (19-110 inch)
Pulley Length	500-3200mm (19-126 inch)
Diameter	200-1800mm (8-70 inch)
Standard	ISO9001:2008, CEMA, DIN, TUV, etc.
Working Life	More than 30,000 hours.
Surface	Flat Rubber Lagged, Ceramic Lagged, CZPT Rubber Lagged, etc.
Main Material	Carbon Steel
Length of conveyor Snubpulley depends on the width of conveyor Belt. You can get Snubpulleys with hot vulcanized rubber lagging, plain or grooved, as required by client.

Take Up Pulley 
The take up pulley will ensure adequate tension of the belt leaving the drive pulley so as to avoid any slippage of the belt, ensure proper belt tension at the loading and other points along the conveyor, compensate for changes in belt length due to elongation, and provide extra length of belt when necessary for splicing purpose.

Specification of take up pulley drum:

Belt Width	500-2800mm(19-110 inch)
Pulley Length	500-3200mm(19-126 inch)
Diameter	200-1800mm(8-70 inch)
Standard	ISO9001:2008, CEMA, DIN, TUV, etc.
Working Life	More than 30,000 hours.
Surface	Flat Rubber Lagged, Ceramic Lagged, CZPT Rubber Lagged, etc.
Main Material	Carbon Steel

The components of a pulley drum include the following:

Drum or Shell	The drum is the portion of the pulley in direct contact with the belt. The shell is fabricated from either a rolled sheet of steel or from hollow steel tubing.The shell has a specific ‘face’ width and diameter which is determined by the width of the belting and the type and rating of the belt to be used on the conveyor.
Diaphragm Plates	The diaphragm or end plates of a pulley are circular discs which are fabricated from thick steel plate and which are welded into the shell at each end, to strengthen the drum.The end plates are bored in their centre to accommodate the pulley shaft and the hubs for the pulley locking elements.
Shaft	The shaft is designed to accommodate all the applied forces from the belt and / or the drive unit, with minimum deflection.The shaft is located and locked to the hubs of the end discs by means of a locking elements. The shaft is supported on both ends by bearings which are housed in plummer blocks, to support the shaft and pulley assembly on the conveyor structure. Shafts often comprise different diameters along their length due to the bending moments and resultant deflection limitations. The diameter of the shaft at the landings for the bearings may be smaller to satisfy the necessary bearing diameter which is more cost-effective (smaller). Similarly in the case of a drive shaft, the drive attachment, may be different to the other diameters along the shaft and hence pulley shafts are often stepped.
Locking Elements	These are high-precision manufactured items which are fitted over the shaft and into the pulley hubs. The locking elements attach the pulley firmly to the shaft via the end plates.Locking elements work on the friction-grip principle whereby the element is CZPT to be fastened to the shaft and hub simultaneously and concentrically, by tightening a series of screws around the locking element.
Hubs	The hubs are fabricated and machined housings which are welded into the end plates. The hubs are sized according to the size of the pulley, the diameter of the shaft and the size of the locking element which is required for the specific duty.
Lagging	It is sometimes necessary or desirable to improve the friction between the conveyor belt and the pulley in order to improve the torque that can be transmitted through a drive pulley.Improved traction over a pulley also assists with the training of the belt. In such cases pulley drum surfaces are ‘lagged’ or covered in a rubberized material. This cover is usually 8 mm to 12 mm thick and can be plain or have a grooved pattern. The rubber lagging is vulcanized to the pulley shell to ensure that it remains attached under adverse operating conditions.
Bearing Assemblies	Bearings support the rotating shaft and hence the pulley. The bearings are housed in ‘plummer blocks’ which enable the mass of the pulley assembly plus the belt tension forces to be transmitted to the pulley supporting structure.Plummer blocks are often bolted to ‘sole plates’ which are welded to the structure. The sole plates incorporate jacking screws to enable the pulley to be correctly and relatively easily aligned.

Several types of bearing housing, seals and end disc:

Pulley Drum Warehouse and package:

Pulley Drums:

Our Products: Belt Conveyors, Pulley Drum, Conveyor Rollers Idler,  etc.

How to use the pulley system

Using a pulley system is a great way to move things around your home, but how do you use a pulley system? Let’s look at the basic equations that describe a pulley system, the types of pulleys, and some safety considerations when using pulleys. Here are some examples. Don’t worry, you’ll find all the information you need in 1 place!

Basic equations of pulley systems

The pulley system consists of pulleys and chords. When the weight of the load is pulled through the rope, it slides through the groove and ends up on the other side. When the weight moves, the applied force must travel nx distance. The distance is in meters. If there are 4 pulleys, the distance the rope will travel will be 2×24. If there are n pulleys, the distance traveled by the weight will be 2n – 1.
The mechanical advantage of the pulley system increases with distance. The greater the distance over which the force is applied, the greater the leverage of the system. For example, if a set of pulleys is used to lift the load, 1 should be attached to the load and the other to the stand. The load itself does not move. Therefore, the distance between the blocks must be shortened, and the length of the line circulating between the pulleys must be shortened.
Another way to think about the acceleration of a pulley system is to think of ropes and ropes as massless and frictionless. Assuming the rope and pulley are massless, they should have the same magnitude and direction of motion. However, in this case the quality of the string is a variable that is not overdone. Therefore, the tension vector on the block is labeled with the same variable name as the pulley.
The calculation of the pulley system is relatively simple. Five mechanical advantages of the pulley system can be found. This is because the number of ropes supporting the load is equal to the force exerted on the ropes. When the ropes all move in the same direction, they have 2 mechanical advantages. Alternatively, you can use a combination of movable and fixed pulleys to reduce the force.
When calculating forces in a pulley system, you can use Newton’s laws of motion. Newton’s second law deals with acceleration and force. The fourth law tells us that tension and gravity are in equilibrium. This is useful if you need to lift heavy objects. The laws of motion help with calculations and can help you better understand pulley systems.

Types of pulleys

Different types of pulleys are commonly used for various purposes, including lifting. Some pulleys are flexible, which means they can move freely around a central axis and can change the direction of force. Some are fixed, such as hinges, and are usually used for heavier loads. Others are movable, such as coiled ropes. Whatever the purpose, pulleys are very useful in raising and lowering objects.
Pulleys are common in many different applications, from elevators and cargo lift systems to lights and curtains. They are also used in sewing machine motors and sliding doors. Garage and patio doors are often equipped with pulleys. Rock climbers use a pulley system to climb rocks safely. These pulley systems have different types of pinions that allow them to balance weight and force direction.
The most common type of pulley is the pulley pulley system. The pulley system utilizes mechanical advantages to lift weight. Archimedes is thought to have discovered the pulley around 250 BC. in ancient Sicily. Mesopotamians also used pulleys, they used ropes to lift water and windmills. Pulley systems can even be found at Stonehenge.
Another type of pulley is called a compound pulley. It consists of a set of parallel pulleys that increase the force required to move large objects. This type is most commonly used in rock climbing and sailing, while composite pulleys can also be found in theater curtains. If you’re wondering the difference between these 2 types of pulleys, here’s a quick overview:

Mechanical Advantages of Pulley Systems

Pulley systems offer significant mechanical advantages. The ability of the system to reduce the effort required to lift weights increases with the number of rope loops. This advantage is proportional to the number of loops in the system. If the rope had only 1 loop, then a single weight would require the same amount of force to pull. But by adding extra cycles, the force required will be reduced.
The pulley system has the advantage of changing the direction of the force. This makes it easier to move heavy objects. They come in both fixed and mobile. Pulleys are used in many engineering applications because they can be combined with other mechanisms. If you want to know what a pulley can do, read on! Here are some examples. Therefore, you will understand how they are used in engineering.
Single-acting pulleys do not change direction, but compound pulleys do. Their mechanical advantage is six. The compound pulley system consists of a movable pulley and a fixed pulley. The mechanical advantage of the pulley system increases as the number of movable wheels decreases. So if you have 2 wheels, you need twice as much force to lift the same weight because you need a movable pulley.
The mechanical advantage of a pulley system can be maximized by adding more pulleys or rope lengths. For example, if you have a single pulley system, the mechanical advantage is 1 of the smallest. By using 2 or 3 pulleys, up to 5 times the mechanical advantage can be achieved. You can also gain up to 10 times the mechanical advantage by using multiple pulley systems.
The use of a single movable pulley system also adds to the mechanical advantage of the pulley system. In this case, you don’t have to change the direction of the force to lift the weight. In contrast, a movable pulley system requires you to move the rope farther to generate the same force. Using a compound pulley system allows you to lift heavy loads with ease.

Safety Issues When Using Pulley Systems

Pulleys have an incredibly unique structure, consisting of a disc with a groove in the middle and a shaft running through it. A rope or cord is attached to 1 end of a pulley that turns when force is applied. The other end of the rope is attached to the load. This mechanical advantage means that it is much easier to pull an object using the pulley system than to lift the same object by hand.
Although pulley systems are a common part of many manufacturing processes, some employers do not train their workers to use them properly or install protection to prevent injury. It is important to wear proper PPE and follow standard laboratory safety practices during pulley system activities. Make sure any support structures are strong enough to handle the weight and weight of the rope or rope. If you do fall, be sure to contact your employer immediately.