the chief benefit of curved belt conveyor installations is that the goods conveyed maintain their position in the curve, meaning that these conveying systems are well suited for shingle steam goods, such as newspapers. their disadvantage is the high cost of belt fabrication and the often complex installations of which they form an important part. Due to the nature of the curve belt, strong transverse forces occur that pull the curved belt inwards towards the center point of the curve. these forces must be offset by the installation.