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1Conveyor system — Conveyor redirects here. For other uses, see Conveyor (disambiguation). This article is about conveyor systems. For information on conveyor belts, see conveyor belts. For information on overhead conveyors, see overhead conveyors. An overhead… …
2Conveyor — Con*vey or, n. (Mach.) A contrivance for carrying objects from place to place; esp., one for conveying grain, coal, etc., as a spiral or screw turning in a pipe or trough, an endless belt with buckets, or a truck running along a rope. [1913… …
3conveyor — /keuhn vay euhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that conveys. 2. See conveyor belt. Also, conveyer. [1505 15; CONVEY + OR2] * * * ▪ mechanical device any of various devices that provide mechanized movement of material, as in a factory; they are… …
4trough conveyor — noun : a band conveyor with the sides of the band turned up to form a trough …
5Screw conveyor — Screw conveyors have been a popular material handling mechanism throughout history. They are used in many bulk handling industries. Although inclined screw conveyors can function as an Archimedes screw, many bulk systems have chutes guiding… …
6bumping conveyor — noun or bumping trough : a suspended chute or trough along which broken ore or coal is conveyed by a longitudinal reciprocating action that terminates on the forward stroke with a bump …
7drag conveyor — noun : a conveyor consisting of wooden or steel plates attached to endless chains and running in a trough through which the material is dragged …
8reciprocating conveyor — noun : a vibrating trough conveyor …
9screw conveyor — a device for moving loose materials, consisting of a shaft with a broad, helically wound blade rotating in a tube or trough. Also called worm. * * * …
10screw conveyor — noun : conveyer 2a(8) * * * a device for moving loose materials, consisting of a shaft with a broad, helically wound blade rotating in a tube or trough. Also called worm …
