Return run
The side of a conveyor belt that does not carry cargo, after the discharge, as the belt returns to the loading zone.
Pinch Valve
A pinch valve is a full bore or fully ported type of control valve which uses a pinching effect to obstruct fluid flow. There are a few types of pinch valves based upon application.
Peeling angle
When a cleaner blade is tilted in opposition to the direction of belt travel.
Materials Handling
The activities of loading, unloading, placing and manipulating material and of in-process movement.