This standard ( Part I) covers the requirements for troughed belt conveyors using rubber and canvas belts conforming to IS : 1891-1968 'Specification for rubber conveyor and elevator belting (issued in 4 parts)', for handling loose bulk materials within the range of belt widths from 300 mm to 2 000 mm. If other types of conveyor belting are used, requirements in the standard which relate to belt tensions, and take-up allowances may not be applicable.
1.1 This standard is not applicable to conveyors handling material which does not behave as a solid.
1.2 Guidance on the information to be supplied by the purchaser with enquiry or order and information to be supplied by the manufacturer, is given in Appendix A.
IS 4776 Pt.1-1977 history
1978IS 4776 Pt.1-1977 Specification for Troughed Belt Conveyors Part I Troughed Belt Conveyors for Floor Mounting