Trough idlers are the most common type of carry idler, which are typically designed with 3 or 5 idler rollers and are fitted to the carry-side of the conveyor belt. The 5-roll idler offers more uniform cross section, resulting in a greater net carrying capacity. The 3-roll design has a centre idler roll and wing idlers on either side.
The benefit of using a trough idler is that they help to ensure the load-bearing capacity of the conveyor belt is the same along the length of the belt. With a more even distribution of load-bearing, the maximum capacity of material at the loading point won’t fall off of the belt.
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