{"product_id":"trough-bed-belt-conveyor-20-ft","title":"Trough Bed Belt Conveyor – 20 Ft","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHeavy-Duty Trough Bed Conveyor for Loose Material Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Trough Bed Belt Conveyor is designed for moving loose materials, scrap products, cartons, packages, and bulk items through industrial and warehouse environments. The trough-style bed helps contain material during transport, making this conveyor suitable for handling paper waste, scrap wood, chips, slugs, and bulk packaging operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis conveyor uses a concave trough pan with formed side flanges and guide rails to reduce material spillage while supporting continuous product flow. The slider bed construction allows facilities to move large material volumes efficiently in manufacturing, recycling, packaging, and fulfillment operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrough bed belt conveyors are commonly used where loose or irregular products require more containment than standard flat belt conveyors. Each system can be configured to support specific material handling requirements, facility layouts, and throughput goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrap and waste material handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper and packaging operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturing conveyor lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk carton movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycling and recovery facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarehouse transfer systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose material transport applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood processing operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFacility Types Commonly Using Trough Bed Conveyors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistribution centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturing facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycling facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodworking operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial processing environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial recovery facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrough design helps contain loose material during transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for continuous movement of bulk materials and scrap products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlider bed construction supports high-volume conveyor applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty pulley and bearing assemblies for industrial environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom lengths and conveyor configurations available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional conveyor supports and electrical controls available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormed trough bed structure provides additional conveyor strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible conveyor configurations available with optional center drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrimary Operational Tradeoffs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrough conveyors improve loose material containment but are not ideal for precision product positioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlider bed systems create more belt friction than roller bed conveyors in long-run applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fixed trough geometry limits flexibility for oversized or irregularly shaped products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrough bed conveyors prioritize material containment over accumulation control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Conveyor Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransfer conveyor sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated conveyor lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom discharge points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible center-drive systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarehouse material handling systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging and processing conveyor layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Use a Trough Bed Belt Conveyor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoving loose materials that require side containment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransporting scrap, chips, slugs, paper waste, or bulk products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplications requiring continuous material flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacilities handling irregular or shifting product loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial operations requiring controlled bulk material movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen NOT to Use a Trough Bed Belt Conveyor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use for powered accumulation conveyor systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use for pallet handling applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot designed for sanitary washdown or food-grade environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot intended for precision sortation or automated merge systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use for highly abrasive materials without engineering review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for steep incline conveying without specialized belt configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVC-120 Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Pulley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\" Diameter with 1-3\/16\" Shaft or 8\" Diameter with 1-7\/16\" Shaft, Crowned and Fully Lagged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTail Pulley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\" Diameter, Crowned, with 1-3\/16\" Diameter Shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd Drive for One-Direction Operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional Drive Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCenter Drive Available for Reversible Applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTake-Up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew Type Unit with 12\" Belt Take-Up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBearings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy-Duty Lubricated Ball Bearings with Cast Iron Housings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReturn Rollers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.9\" Diameter x 16 Gauge Steel, Adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelt Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 FPM Constant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBed Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\" Deep x 12 Gauge Box Type Bed with 2-1\/2\" Deep Formed Trough and Reinforced Side Flanges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/3 HP, 230\/460\/3, 60 Cycle ODP Right Angle Gear Motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoller Chain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. 50 Roller Chain for 1-1\/2 HP or Less; No. 60 Chain on Larger Drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety Pop-Out Rollers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard on Both Ends, 1.9\" Diameter x 16 Gauge Steel Rollers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical Controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor Supports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional and Sold Separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Conveyor Variants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.06%; height: 156.667px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1667px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 16.738%; height: 39.1667px;\"\u003eBelt Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 34.5677%; height: 39.1667px;\"\u003eBetween Frame Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 21.6503%; height: 39.1667px;\"\u003eOverall Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 26.5626%; height: 39.1667px;\"\u003eConveyor Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1667px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.738%; height: 39.1667px;\"\u003e18 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5677%; height: 39.1667px;\"\u003e19 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.6503%; height: 39.1667px;\"\u003e22 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.5626%; height: 39.1667px;\"\u003e20 Ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1667px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.738%; height: 39.1667px;\"\u003e24 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5677%; height: 39.1667px;\"\u003e25 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.6503%; height: 39.1667px;\"\u003e28 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.5626%; height: 39.1667px;\"\u003e20 Ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1667px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.738%; height: 39.1667px;\"\u003e36 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5677%; height: 39.1667px;\"\u003e37 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.6503%; height: 39.1667px;\"\u003e40 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.5626%; height: 39.1667px;\"\u003e20 Ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Configuration Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConveyor supports are sold separately and must match conveyor BF widths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication review is recommended for abrasive, high-temperature, or irregular materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter drive configurations are required for reversible conveyor operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical controls and support structures are optional accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreight delivery and unloading requirements should be reviewed before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRequest a Conveyor System Quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help selecting the correct trough bed conveyor configuration for your operation? 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