Conveyors - Belt Speed

Maximum conveyor belt speed for various material types including grain, coal, earth, ore and stone.

Material TypeMaximum Belt Speed (m/s)Maximum Belt Speed (ft/min)
Grain and Free Flowing Material3.5 - 4.5700 - 900
Mine Coal and Earth2.5 - 3.5500 - 700
Primary Crushed Hard Ores and Stone2.0 - 3.0400 - 600
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