Gravity Conveyors and Other Conveyor Concepts

belt conveyor

belt conveyor

uses a continuous belt to transport items, making it versatile for various materials.

pneumatic conveyor

transports materials through an air system, suitable for powders and granules.

screw conveyor

utilizes an enclosed tube and a rotating helical screw to transport bulk materials.

gravity conveyor

relies on the force of gravity to move items w/out power.

roller conveyor

uses a series of rollers to move items, ideal for heavy loads.

What is the primary purpose of a conveyor system?

1. Transportation of goods

2. Entertainment 

3. Cooking food

4. communication

transportation of goods

Which of the following is not a common type of conveyor system?

1. Belt conveyor

2. Roller conveyor

3. Elevator conveyor

4. Drone conveyor

drone conveyor

Which type of conveyor is best suited for handling heavy or bulky items?

1. Belt conveyor

2. Chain conveyor

3. Pneumatic conveyor 

4. Screw conveyor

chain conveyor

What is the function of a conveyor drive unit?

1. Sorting items

2. Powering the conveyor

3. Controlling temp

4. Illuminating the path

powering the conveyor

Conveyor systems are commonly used in which of the following industries?

1. Space exploration

2. Banking 

3. Manufacturing

4. Movie production

manufacturing

What is the primary force responsible for moving items on a gravity conveyor?

1. Electricity

2. Hydraulic pressure

3. Gravity

4. magnetism

gravity

Which of the following materials is most suitable for use on gravity conveyor rollers?

1. Rubber

2. Wood

3. Glass

4. Ice

rubber

Gravity conveyors are typically used for?

1. Vehicle transportation

2. Bulk material handling

3. High-speed sorting

4. Low-friction environments

bulk material handling

Which type of items are best suited for transport on a gravity conveyor?

1. Heavy  machinery

2. Fragile glassware

3. Small packages or cartons

4. Liquids

small packages or cartons

What is a commonly used application of gravity conveyors in a warehouse or distribution center?

1. Product assembly

2. Truck loading and unloading

3. Heating and cooling

4. Office space

truck loading and unloading

Gravity conveyors are often used for accumulating items. What does “accumulating” mean in this context?

1. Disposing of excess items

2. Sorting items indefinitely

3. Temporarily slowing down item flow

4. Rapidly transporting items

temporarily slowing down item flow

What is the advantage of using skate wheel gravity conveyors?

1. They are very expensive

2. They can handle heavy loads

3. They are versatile and allow for curved paths

4. They require a power source to operate

they are versatile and allow for curved paths

Which of the following is a common issue w/ gravity conveyors?

1. High energy consumption

2. Limited versatility

3. Noise pollution

4. Lack of control over item speed

lack of control over item speed

What is the purpose of a “gravity conveyor brake”?

1. To increase conveyor speed

2. To stop items from moving on the conveyor

3. To generate electricity

4. To reduce friction

To stop items from moving on the conveyor

Which type of gravity conveyor uses rollers to move items along the conveyor path?

1. Skate wheel conveyor

2. Roller conveyor

3. Air conveyor

4. Belt conveyor

Roller conveyor