6.1.2 General Characteristics
(i) Belt conveyors operate in one vertical plane, horizontally or with an inclination
(up or down) depending on the frictional property of the load conveyed.
(ii) For changing direction of the materials being conveyed, in the horizontal plane, more than one belt conveyors are needed.
(iii) Conveying capacity of a conveyor can be controlled by changing belt speed.
(iv) Belt conveyors are generally employed for continuous flow of materials.
(v) Metal/special belts can carry hot, abrasive or reactive materials.