A tripper conveyor is a form of conveyor belt used in construction, mining, and other large-scale earth-moving businesses. They are also known as tiered or stepped conveyers, and the term “tripper” is a colloquialism that formed after they came into widespread use. This particular type of conveyor was designed to ferry debris, earth, rocks, etc, uphill.... Read More >>

Conveyor belts are basically very wide belts attached in a loop to two or more turning rotors driven by motors. The loop is the actual conveyor belt, and is generally made of two or more layers of rubber, one layer to give shape and structure to the belt and one to allow it to transport its load safely. This conveyor loop is generally attached to two wheels, called rotors, which are spun by motors. The conveyor belt has enough friction between it and the rotor that it sticks to this rotor.... Read More >>