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What is a belt conveyor? Conveyor belt systems are mechanical devices that transport objects, they are common throughout all industrial applications. Conveyors are used in most material handling industries for transporting bulk materials, or packets and parcels. For example, the conveyors shown below are in ecommerce and warehouse environments. How do they work? Conveyor belts consist of a continuous loop of belt wrapped around and driven by one or more pulleys (known as drums) and powered by an electric motor. A metal plate bed or rollers normally support the belt from the underside. The pulley that is powered is called…