The V shape of the belt tracks in a mating groove in the pulley so that the belt cannot slip off. The video below demonstrates a flat belt in use. Flat mining conveyor belt. Fabric ply belts consist ...

If you need to stop before emptying the bin, you can use a slide valve – a flat piece of material ... lock can be a simple feeder. A conveyor feeder is a belt at the bottom of the bin.

Flat belts are also used for conveyors. Compared to plied belts of equal horsepower, flat belts are thinner by 25% or more, which allows flat belt pulleys to be smaller than V-belt pulleys. Flat belts ...