Impact Beds
Conveyor Belt Protection at Loading Zones
Impact beds are designed to protect conveyor belts from damage caused by falling material at conveyor loading and transfer points.
Fe-Corp impact beds use a composite support bar construction consisting of:
- UHMW top layer for low-friction belt contact.
- Rubber middle layer for impact cushioning.
- Steel or aluminium bottom support structure.
The composite construction helps absorb impact energy, support the belt and minimize material spillage at loading zones.
Impact energy requirements are evaluated with reference to applicable CEMA design principles and actual operating conditions.
Light-Duty Impact Beds
Designed for relatively uniform material streams with limited impact from large lumps.
- Application: Predominantly homogeneous material streams.
- Impact energy: Up to 25 kg-m.
Medium-Duty Impact Beds
Designed for material streams containing predominantly uniform material with a limited proportion of larger lumps.
- Application: Mixed material streams with a maximum proportion of homogeneous material and minimum lump content.
- Impact energy: 25 – 100 kg-m.
Heavy-Duty Impact Beds
Designed for demanding loading applications involving a higher proportion of large lumps and severe impact conditions.
- Application: Mixed material streams with minimum homogeneous material and maximum lump sizes.
- Impact energy: 100 – 200 kg-m.
