subject: Conveyor Words And Terminology That Keep The System Functioning [print this page] Words are one of man's finest creationsWords are one of man's finest creations. With words we can communicate and express ourselves in an individual and identifiable manner. Words are sometimes misinterpreted, misunderstood, wrongly translated or harsh, but even with all these pitfalls, words make life far more colorful. We define things with words and use them to capture ideas and to bring us together. Languages are formed from words and so are lives. Some words are easily comprehended and others take more thought and education. Words can heal us physically, and emotionally, they can either heal us or harm us. Powerful little things, words.
Interaction between man and machine is facilitated by words. One critical environment where words are used is in conveyor based production and work places. Conveyors are intricate machines that demand attention. Some words that are standard and technical can ease conveyor operations and clarify their functions. Once we know the meaning of these words and how they are used, our words and deeds will become more graceful.
A good building block to advancing knowledge is learning the basic terms. A word that is often mentioned in relation to conveyors is guard. Machinery guards are crucial to safety. There are many kinds of guards and related parts like guard rails, chain guards and nip-point guards, so you will need to get a good understanding of all the guard terminology that exists for conveyor operations. Belt is another common and important word in the industry. Not the belt you wear to keep your pants up, but a conveyor part with many meanings. The words belt fastener, belt modulus, belt sag, belt slip, belt speed, belt scraper, belt turnover, belt training idler and belt clamp are all words you will hear in association with conveyors.
You must learn about belts when you deal with any system and it is to your immense benefit to understand how they relate to conveyor systems. Some other standard words that are bandied about in the conveyor world, both in their design and operation, are anchor bolt, angle, track, wheel, roller, pulley, shuttle incline and curve. These may seem pretty basic words that are used all the time everywhere, you must know what they mean in relation to conveyors. Doing so will increase your fundamental knowledge of industry words and terms and will prepare you for higher echelons of learning.
A diligent study of the language will reveal highly specialized words and combinations thereof that are rare to find outside the conveyor industry. Take the term knurl thumb adjacent nut for example, sure to baffle anyone as they begin their studies. As we continue our learning we find that this particular nut is a tool on an accumulating conveyor to adjust pressure, and we have added to our lexicon of knowledge. You may run into the words air-float chain conveyor one day. You know that this is a chain and roller based system that uses inflatable air hoses and you have gained an edge that will help you when dealing with experts in the field.
You may hear the term clevis pin attachment while walking around a factory or in a meeting. This would baffle the average employee who has not developed his terminology dictionary, but you know that this is a type of clip used within trolley chain systems that assists in holding light loads. You have elevated yourself and impressed others with your high level of comprehension and intelligence. Some other intense words are skirt board, rheometer, Eytelwein's equation, carcass, plastisol creating, Dutchman and cleat. No matter the words you know or don't know, if you are in anyway involved with conveyors, it is important to further your research about the terms inherent in the industry.
There are so many terms used in conjunction with conveyors that it is often very hard to stay abreast on everything. Words and terms like rail width, chute, clipper lacing, dynamometer, hysteresis loss and Young's modulus will always be a part of the culture. Despite the fact that you may not be able to learn everything about the language, it is still worthwhile to review and dissect as much as we can. Communication and terminology are interesting subjects that should be embraced by those working in the fields related to the language. Understanding and expression through words is a valuable part of life that is certainly not lost within the conveyor industry.
