PLASTIC CONVEYOR BELT AND CONVEYOR APPARATUS USING THE SAME

摘要

To provide a lightweight, rust-free conveyor which is easy to install, remove, and repair. In a plastic conveyor belt, belt element pieces which have connecting holes opening widthwise are joined by communicating the connecting holes lengthwise and are disposed at both widthwise ends. A rod is inserted in a common hole formed at a joint for connection at a lengthwise end, and the respective belt element pieces are rotatably joined around rods to form an endless belt. Rods are installed widthwise between the belt element pieces. A plastic conveyor belt is provided having plastic belt element pieces and rods composed of metallic cores and plastic sheaths, and a conveyor apparatus drives the plastic conveyor belt with a sprocket.