The equipment frame should be rigid enough to support the hardware that drives and supports the belt. Suggested materials include: stainless steel (for food applications), aluminum, painted or galvanized steel.
See table for correct clearances
| Distance between edge and belt | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| belt length | |||||
| belt width | 0-3 meters | 3-6 meters | 6-9 meters | 9-12 meters | 12-15 meters |
| 0 - 150 mm | 3,5 mm | 6,5 mm | 9,5 mm | 12,5 mm | 16 mm |
| 150 - 900 mm | 6,5 mm | 12,5 mm | 19 mm | 25 mm | 30 mm |
| 900 - 1.500 mm | 9,5 mm | 19 mm | 28 mm | 38 mm | 47 mm |
| 1.500 - 2.100 mm | 12,5 mm | 25 mm | 38 mm | 50 mm | 63 mm |
| 2.100 - 2.700 mm | 16 mm | 30 mm | 47 mm | 63 mm | 79 mm |