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The conveyor frame should be rigid enough to support the hardware which will drive and support the belt. Suggested materials include: stainless steel (for food processing applications), aluminum, painted, or galvanized steel.

Refer to the chart below for proper clearances.


Clearance Between Frame and Belt

Conveyor Length
Belt Widths0–10′10–20′20–30′30–40′40–50′
0–6″1/8″1/4″3/8″1/2″5/8″
7–36″1/4″1/2″3/4″1″1–1/4″
37–60″3/8″3/4″1–1/8″1–1/2″1–7/8″
61–84″1″1″1–1/2″2″2.5″
85–108″1–1/4″1–1/4″1–7/8″2–1/2″3–1/8″