Horizontal Conveyor, Additional Information
The standard speed for most conveyors is 65 FPM. This is the average speed a person walks when
carrying a 50 pound box. Other speeds, both faster and slower than 65 FPM, are alsoavailable. However, some facts should be pointed out when changing speeds:
1. Horsepower ratings in the catalog are calculated according to the listed standardspeeds. When increasing the speed, more horsepower may be needed. As a ruleof thumb, it will take twice as much horsepower to move a given package at 130FPM than at 65 FPM. The formula below may help to determine the appropriate
power requirements:
horsepower required @ 65 FPM x desired speed
65