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Choosing the Right Conveyor Covers: What Material and Design Factors Matter?
A conveyor system’s rollers are essential to moving products and materials, but their functionality could quickly degrade without proper protection. Conveyor covers shield a system’s moving parts from environmental assaults, safeguard the transported items, and protect people nearby. This article addresses this important and often overlooked component of conveyor systems, equipping engineers and materials managers with the knowledge necessary to select the ideal conveyor covers. We'll explain several critical considerations, from how to choose between plain and corrugated sheet metal to factors like a cover solution’s shape, clearance, and seamless integration with the overall system layout. A conveyor cover solution goes beyond mere protection. It is an essential element of worker safety, a proactive measure against [...]