Experimental platform shows reduced friction in air-suspended belt conveyors, indicating improved operation stability.
The traditional belt conveyor faces challenges such as equipment wear and unstable operation due to friction. This study proposes an air-suspended belt conveyor system supported by an air film to address these issues. An experimental platform was designed and constructed, including a 10-meter-long conveyor with optimized air chamber structure, centrifugal fan, PLC-based control system, and electronic belt scale. Hardware selection and software design were completed, integrating manual and automatic operation modes. Preliminary experiments verified the feasibility of the platform, showing that the fan speed control error was less than 10 r/min under static conditions. This work lays the foundation for adaptive power matching control in air-suspended belt conveyors.
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