| Standard Troughed Belt Conveyor | 500–2,400 mm | 100–10,000 t/h | 0.8–5.0 m/s | Generally up to 15° for loose bulk materials | Aggregates, cement, mining, ports, power generation and bulk material handling | Higher-efficiency drives, enclosed transfer points, belt condition monitoring and energy-efficient idlers | Conveyor length, material density, lump size, moisture, dust control, loading method and structural corrosion protection |
| Cleated Incline Belt Conveyor | 300–1,200 mm | 5–500 t/h | 0.3–2.5 m/s | Approximately 15–30°, depending on cleat design and material characteristics | Bagged goods, cartons, packaged food, agricultural products and inclined feeding lines | Modular cleats, tool-free belt replacement, servo-compatible control and hygienic conveyor frames | Cleat height and pitch, belt material, product stability, sanitation requirements and discharge height |
| Chevron Pattern Belt Conveyor | 400–1,800 mm | 50–3,000 t/h | 0.8–3.5 m/s | Typically 17–25° for many bulk materials | Coal, sand, gravel, grain, wood chips and recycled materials | Improved grip patterns, lower-noise roller systems and automated belt tracking | Pattern height, material abrasiveness, cleaning method, return-side buildup and maximum incline angle |
| Pipe Belt Conveyor | 200–1,000 mm belt diameter | 100–4,000 t/h | 1.0–5.0 m/s | Routes may include steeper sections than open troughed conveyors, subject to material and design | Dust-sensitive bulk transport, crossing roads, environmentally controlled routes and long-distance conveying | Sealed material transport, reduced spillage, remote diagnostics and route optimization for complex layouts | Pipe diameter, minimum curve radius, belt flexibility, loading and discharge transitions, inspection access and cleaning provisions |
| Overland Belt Conveyor | 800–2,400 mm | 1,000–15,000 t/h | 2.5–7.5 m/s | Usually designed with moderate gradients and controlled vertical curves | Long-distance transport of ore, coal, limestone, aggregates and other bulk materials | Regenerative braking, distributed drive systems, digital twins, condition-based maintenance and optimized route energy use | Topography, horizontal curves, dynamic belt tension, starting requirements, emergency stopping, access roads and lifecycle energy cost |
| Mobile Telescopic Belt Conveyor | 500–1,200 mm | 50–1,000 t/h | 0.5–3.0 m/s | Usually 0–12° depending on the loading operation | Truck loading and unloading, stockpiling, warehouses, ports and temporary construction sites | Battery-assisted mobility, remote positioning, automated stockpile management and quick-connect electrical systems | Travel distance, ground conditions, extension length, wheel or crawler configuration, safety interlocks and setup time |
| Reversible Belt Conveyor | 400–1,500 mm | 50–2,000 t/h | 0.5–3.0 m/s | Normally up to 10–12° for stable material flow | Storage bunkers, batching plants, distribution systems and two-direction material handling | Variable-frequency drives, automatic belt centering, programmable flow direction and overload protection | Reversible belt construction, pulley design, braking response, chute configuration and control-system compatibility |
| Magnetic Separator Belt Conveyor | 400–1,800 mm | 10–500 t/h | 0.5–2.5 m/s | Usually horizontal or low-angle installation | Recycling, scrap processing, aggregate separation and removal of ferrous contaminants | Higher separation efficiency, sensor-based sorting integration and automatic magnetic cleaning systems | Magnetic field strength, material burden depth, belt speed, tramp-metal size, cleaning access and electrical safety |
| Food-Grade Sanitary Belt Conveyor | 200–1,200 mm | 1–100 t/h | 0.1–1.5 m/s | Generally 0–20°, depending on product and belt surface | Food processing, beverage packaging, pharmaceuticals and clean manufacturing | Washdown-ready designs, hygienic stainless-steel frames, tool-less disassembly and data-enabled production monitoring | Food-contact belt compliance, cleanability, drainage, weld quality, temperature range, sanitation chemicals and hygienic design |
| Warehouse Package Belt Conveyor | 300–1,000 mm | Up to 3,000 packages/h per line, depending on package size and spacing | 0.3–2.0 m/s | Normally horizontal; inclined sections commonly use cleats or rollers | Parcel handling, e-commerce fulfillment, baggage handling and distribution centers | Warehouse-control integration, barcode and vision interfaces, modular plug-and-play sections and predictive maintenance | Package dimensions, line speed, accumulation method, noise level, controls integration, guarding and emergency-stop layout |
| Heat-Resistant Belt Conveyor | 500–2,000 mm | 100–5,000 t/h | 0.8–4.0 m/s | Usually up to 15° for loose hot materials | Cement clinker, foundry sand, sintered materials, ash and hot aggregates | Improved heat-resistant rubber compounds, thermal monitoring, fire-risk detection and optimized cooling zones | Continuous material temperature, peak temperature, exposure duration, belt cover compound, fire resistance and cooling requirements |
| Underground Mining Belt Conveyor | 800–2,400 mm | 500–10,000 t/h | 2.0–6.0 m/s | Designed according to mine geometry, material properties and safety regulations | Coal, potash, salt, hard-rock mining and underground transfer systems | Real-time belt rip detection, distributed drives, methane-compatible monitoring and automated fire protection | Explosion-risk classification, belt fire resistance, belt tension, take-up arrangement, ventilation, inspection access and local mining standards |