What is a troughing (or troughed) idler conveyor? On this type of conveyor, the belt rides on rollers for reduced friction, often shaped to curve the edges of the belt up (to make a "trough") to prevent spillage over the sides of the belt.
Custom Heavy-Duty Builds
Remcon can fabricate custom heavy-duty troughing idler conveyors specifically designed for your application. The photos below show one of our builds: a heavy-duty troughing idler conveyor fabricated for a silver mine.
Troughing Idler or Slider Bed?
Remcon's specialty of building slider bed conveyors can often be applied to design a slider bed style conveyor that can be easier to maintain and less expensive than a troughing idler conveyor. But in some circumstances, a troughing idler conveyor is a better choice, or is simply the preferred choice of the end user. We can work with you to design the optimal conveyor to suit your needs.
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We specialize in custom designed and fabricated equipment and can work with you to design a solution that will work well for your needs. Contact us to discuss options or to get a quote.
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