Conveyor belts, quality control

Figure 7.24 Quality control of a conveyor-belt section with steel cords (a) Position of measurement points, (b) T2 values for upper and lower sides determined with the...

Industrial uses of textile composites include conveyor belting, tires, and hoses. These are not considered here specifically, other than that several of the test methods may well be applicable where the textile element is of relevance. These are products in their own right and have been extensively reviewed elsewhere [4. 5]. It is the intention in this chapter to review the test methods available for coated fabrics, their practicability and their application in the areas of quality control, design, and specifications relevant to product end use. Some knowledge of processing is assumed, but clarification is given as necessary. 

The NMR-MOUSE is simple mobile NMR sensor suitable for operation in an industrial environment. Its use for quality control is demonstrated in Figure 39 by the T2 statistics measin-ed at both sides of a conveyor belt with steel cords (193). The magnetic field Bo distortions from the steel cords were minimized by suitable orientation of the NMR-MOUSE with respect to the direction of the cords. 

The finish frying zone which starts as the product approaches the end of the submerger belt and continuous until the product is removed from the fryer by the carry out conveyor. Finish frying is very important for the quality of the product and must be carefully controlled. If the product is removed from... 

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