Abstract: A belt conveyor system for creating an overland material transport assembly on a ground surface comprises a frame configured for transportation over the ground surface, a plurality of pivotally connected conveyor belt support sections, a head pulley assembly mounted to the first end of the frame, a tail pulley assembly mounted to one of the conveyor belt support sections, and a conveyor belt. The frame includes first and second elongate rails, each of which have a first support surface and a second support surface spaced from the first support surface. The plurality of pivotally connected conveyor belt support sections are supportable on the frame in a transport configuration wherein the plurality of support sections are accordion-folded relative to one another and are generally perpendicular to the first and second elongate rails.

Abstract: A cartridge assembly for use in a load zone support includes a shaft that is able to be connected to an idler frame of a belt conveyor system. The cartridge assembly further includes a support plate coupled to the shaft and a wear pad coupled to the support plate.

Abstract: A cartridge assembly for use in a load zone support includes a shaft that is able to be connected to an idler frame of a belt conveyor system. The cartridge assembly further includes a support plate coupled to the shaft and a wear pad coupled to the support plate.

Abstract: A belt conveyor system for creating an overland material transport assembly on a ground surface comprises a frame configured for transportation over the ground surface, a plurality of pivotally connected conveyor belt support sections, a head pulley assembly mounted to the first end of the frame, a tail pulley assembly mounted to one of the conveyor belt support sections, and a conveyor belt. The frame includes first and second elongate rails, each of which have a first support surface and a second support surface spaced from the first support surface. The plurality of pivotally connected conveyor belt support sections are supportable on the frame in a transport configuration wherein the plurality of support sections are accordion-folded relative to one another and are generally perpendicular to the first and second elongate rails.

Abstract: A cartridge assembly for use in a load zone support includes a shaft that is able to be connected to an idler frame of a belt conveyor system. The cartridge assembly further includes a support plate coupled to the shaft and a wear pad coupled to the support plate.

Abstract: A belt conveyor system for creating an overland material transport assembly on a ground surface comprises a frame configured for transportation over the ground surface, a plurality of pivotally connected conveyor belt support sections, a head pulley assembly mounted to the first end of the frame, a tail pulley assembly mounted to one of the conveyor belt support sections, and a conveyor belt. The frame includes first and second elongate rails, each of which have a first support surface and a second support surface spaced from the first support surface. The plurality of pivotally connected conveyor belt support sections are supportable on the frame in a transport configuration wherein the plurality of support sections are accordion-folded relative to one another and are generally perpendicular to the first and second elongate rails.

Abstract: A cartridge assembly for use in a load zone support includes a shaft that is able to be connected to an idler frame of a belt conveyor system. The cartridge assembly further includes a support plate coupled to the shaft and a wear pad coupled to the support plate.

Abstract: A belt conveyor system for creating an overland material transport assembly on a ground surface comprises a frame configured for transportation over the ground surface, a plurality of pivotally connected conveyor belt support sections, a head pulley assembly mounted to the first end of the frame, a tail pulley assembly mounted to one of the conveyor belt support sections, and a conveyor belt. The frame includes first and second elongate rails, each of which have a first support surface and a second support surface spaced from the first support surface. The plurality of pivotally connected conveyor belt support sections are supportable on the frame in a transport configuration wherein the plurality of support sections are accordion-folded relative to one another and are generally perpendicular to the first and second elongate rails.

Abstract: A belt conveyor system for creating an overland material transport assembly on a ground surface comprises a frame configured for transportation over the ground surface, a plurality of pivotally connected conveyor belt support sections, a head pulley assembly mounted to the first end of the frame, a tail pulley assembly mounted to one of the conveyor belt support sections, and a conveyor belt. The frame includes first and second elongate rails, each of which have a first support surface and a second support surface spaced from the first support surface. The plurality of pivotally connected conveyor belt support sections are supportable on the frame in a transport configuration wherein the plurality of support sections are accordion-folded relative to one another and are generally perpendicular to the first and second elongate rails.

Abstract: A belt conveyor system for creating an overland material transport assembly on a ground surface comprises a frame configured for transportation over the ground surface, a plurality of pivotally connected conveyor belt support sections, a head pulley assembly mounted to the first end of the frame, a tail pulley assembly mounted to one of the conveyor belt support sections, and a conveyor belt. The frame includes first and second elongate rails, each of which have a first support surface and a second support surface spaced from the first support surface. The plurality of pivotally connected conveyor belt support sections are supportable on the frame in a transport configuration wherein the plurality of support sections are accordion-folded relative to one another and are generally perpendicular to the first and second elongate rails.

Abstract: A belt conveyor system for creating an overland material transport assembly on a ground surface comprises a frame configured for transportation over the ground surface, a plurality of pivotally connected conveyor belt support sections, a head pulley assembly mounted to the first end of the frame, a tail pulley assembly mounted to one of the conveyor belt support sections, and a conveyor belt. The plurality of pivotally connected conveyor belt support sections are supportable on the frame in a transport configuration wherein the plurality of support sections are accordion-folded relative to one another. The plurality of pivotally connected conveyor belt support sections are movable to a material transport configuration wherein the plurality of support sections are unfolded.

Abstract: A cleaning assembly for a conveyor belt includes a first blade assembly, a second blade assembly, and a coupling mechanism supporting the first and second blade assemblies. The first blade assembly includes a first blade positionable into contact against a conveyor belt adjacent a turn portion of the belt. The second blade assembly includes a second blade positionable into contact against the belt downstream from the first blade.

Abstract: A cleaning assembly for a conveyor belt includes a first blade assembly, a second blade assembly, and a coupling mechanism supporting the first and second blade assemblies. The first blade assembly includes a first blade positionable into contact against a conveyor belt adjacent a turn portion of the belt. The second blade assembly includes a second blade positionable into contact against the belt downstream from the first blade.

Abstract: A belt conveyor system for creating an overland material transport assembly on a ground surface comprises a frame configured for transportation over the ground surface, a plurality of pivotally connected conveyor belt support sections, a head pulley assembly mounted to the first end of the frame, a tail pulley assembly mounted to one of the conveyor belt support sections, and a conveyor belt. The plurality of pivotally connected conveyor belt support sections are supportable on the frame in a transport configuration wherein the plurality of support sections are accordion-folded relative to one another. The plurality of pivotally connected conveyor belt support sections are movable to a material transport configuration wherein the plurality of support sections are unfolded.

Abstract: A training idler for a conveyor system is disclosed. The idler includes a roller positioned about a shaft and a bearing assembly positioned between the roller and the shaft such that the roller is rotatable about the shaft. A pivot assembly couples the bearing assembly to the shaft such that the bearing assembly and the roller can pivot relative to the shaft.

Abstract: A belt scraper tensioning assembly attaches to a belt conveyor machine to bias a scraper blade toward a conveyor belt. The tensioning assembly is fully assembled prior to mounting to the belt conveyor. The tensioning assembly comprises a mounting plate with a central opening and a cylindrical bearing housing connected to the mounting plate coaxial with the central opening. A cylindrical bearing is positioned within the bearing housing. A tensioning arm extends radially from a cylindrical sleeve. A portion of the cylindrical sleeve is pivotally mounted within the cylindrical bearing. The cylindrical sleeve is positionable over and connectable to a shaft carrying a belt scraper such that the tensioning arm pivots as the shaft rotates. A stationery arm is connected to the mounting plate and extends along a horizontal axis of the mounting plate. The stationery arm includes an elongate slot.

Abstract: A belt scraper tensioning assembly attaches to a belt conveyor machine to bias a scraper blade toward a conveyor belt. The tensioning assembly is fully assembled prior to mounting to the belt conveyor. The tensioning assembly comprises a mounting plate with a central opening and a cylindrical bearing housing connected to the mounting plate coaxial with the central opening. A cylindrical bearing is positioned within the bearing housing. A tensioning arm extends radially from a cylindrical sleeve. A portion of the cylindrical sleeve is pivotally mounted within the cylindrical bearing. The cylindrical sleeve is positionable over and connectable to a shaft carrying a belt scraper such that the tensioning arm pivots as the shaft rotates. A stationery arm is connected to the mounting plate and extends along a horizontal axis of the mounting plate. The stationery arm includes an elongate slot.

Abstract: A cartridge assembly for use in a load zone support assembly is disclosed. The cartridge assembly includes a shaft configured to be coupled to an idler frame of a belt conveyor system. The cartridge assembly further includes a support plate coupled to the shaft and a wear pad coupled to the support plate.

Abstract: A training idler for a conveyor system is disclosed. The idler includes a roller positioned about a shaft and a bearing assembly positioned between the roller and the shaft such that the roller is rotatable about the shaft. A pivot assembly couples the bearing assembly to the shaft such that the bearing assembly and the roller can pivot relative to the shaft.

Abstract: An idler roller assembly is comprised of a polymeric tubular body and an end cap fitted within a cavity of the tubular body at each end of the tubular body. An inner circumferential surface of the tubular body defining the cavity is configured with a plurality of recesses to define first, second and third cavity portions, with the third cavity portion being adjacent to each end of the tubular body. The first and third cavity portions have an inner diameter that is greater than an inner diameter of the cavity, and the second cavity portion has an inner diameter greater than the inner diameter of the first and third cavity portions. An end cap configured to house a bearing race to support each end of the tubular body on a shaft is configured with a first end, a second end and an outer cylindrical wall therebetween.