BS 4531:1986

This standard BS 4531:1986 Specification for portable and mobile troughed belt conveyors is classified in these ICS categories:

• 53.040.10 Conveyors

This British Standard specifies requirements for portable and mobile troughed belt conveyors, in particular for their belting, pulleys and power units, together with requirements for ancillary items. Requirements for belting only apply to belts with a smooth or patterned surface.

NOTE 1 Equations for calculating the belt carrying capacity are given in Appendix A.

NOTE 2 The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Dimensional requirements for belting and pulleys for portable and mobile troughed belt conveyors together with requirements for ancillary items. A formula for calculating the belt carrying capacity is given as an appendix.