Abstract: A belt weighing system comprising a weigh frame, an entry transition support structure and an exit transition support structure positioned on either sides of the weigh frame. The weigh frame preferably includes a plurality of closely spaced idlers to support a conveyor belt. The optional entry transition support structure can include one or more second belt support components, and the optional exit transition support structure can include one or more third belt support components. In one example form, a plurality of closely spaced idlers is also provided to support the belt adjacent or near the weigh frame in the transition regions. The plurality of closely spaced idlers reduces, ameliorates or controls belt sag at or near the weigh frame and thus reduces errors that are otherwise introduced by relative material movement or other non-linear dynamic effects along the conveyor belt.

Abstract: A belt weighing system comprising a weigh frame, an entry transition support structure and an exit transition support structure positioned on either sides of the weigh frame. The weigh frame preferably includes a plurality of closely spaced idlers to support a conveyor belt. The optional entry transition support structure can include one or more second belt support components, and the optional exit transition support structure can include one or more third belt support components. In one example form, a plurality of closely spaced idlers is also provided to support the belt adjacent or near the weigh frame in the transition regions. The plurality of closely spaced idlers reduces, ameliorates or controls belt sag at or near the weigh frame and thus reduces errors that are otherwise introduced by relative material movement or other non-linear dynamic effects along the conveyor belt.