What are the surface treatments of flat belt conveyor belts

The surface treatment of flat belt conveyor belts is to reduce friction, improve conveying efficiency and increase the wear resistance of the belt, thereby ensuring that the conveyor belt can operate stably and reliably under different working conditions.

Selection of coating materials: The first step in surface treatment is the selection of coating materials. Common coating materials include rubber, polyurethane, silicone, etc. Each coating material has unique properties. For example, rubber coating can provide better elasticity and anti-slip properties, polyurethane coating has better wear resistance, and silicone coating is often used in special working conditions, such as high temperature environments.

Surface texture design: Surface treatment often involves the design of the surface texture of the conveyor belt. The choice of surface texture can be adjusted according to the properties of the material being conveyed. For example, for slippery materials, a texture with a rough surface can be designed to increase friction and prevent the material from sliding; while for some materials that need to be discharged quickly, a relatively smooth surface may be selected.

Addition of a wear-resistant layer: In order to increase the wear resistance of the conveyor belt, a wear-resistant layer may be added to the surface treatment. This layer usually uses materials with higher hardness, such as ceramic particles, silicon carbide, etc. This design can effectively extend the service life of the conveyor belt and reduce maintenance costs.

Surface lubrication: In some special cases, surface lubrication is needed to reduce friction and improve transmission efficiency. This can be achieved by adding lubricant to the surface of the conveyor belt or using materials with self-lubricating properties. However, it should be noted that in some applications, such as the food industry, lubrication methods that meet hygienic standards must be selected.

Anti-static treatment: Under some special working conditions, the conveyor belt needs to be treated with anti-static treatment to prevent the accumulation of static electricity from causing a fire or affecting electronic products. This can be achieved by applying a conductive coating to the surface or by adding conductive materials.

Chemical Resistant Treatment: If the conveyor belt will be operating in an environment in contact with chemicals, chemical resistant treatment may be required. This often involves adding a chemical-resistant coating to the surface or using special materials to ensure the belt remains stable in chemically aggressive environments.

Temperature adaptability design: For conveyor belts working in high or low temperature environments, the surface treatment needs to consider its temperature adaptability. This may include selecting coating materials that are resistant to high or low temperatures to ensure that the conveyor belt will still perform properly under extreme temperature conditions.