What a conveyor motor must do
A conveyor motor drives belt, chain or roller conveyors in mining, food, logistics, cement and manufacturing plants. Conveyor drives need high starting torque to start a loaded belt, smooth acceleration to avoid material spillage, and frequently a brake or gearbox. Buyers searching conveyor motor, conveyor belt motor or conveyor drive motor need a motor specified for that duty.
Conveyor motor types
| Drive | Typical motor |
|---|---|
| Standard belt conveyor | Three-phase asynchronous motor (YE3), often with a gearbox. |
| Variable-speed conveyor | Motor with variable-frequency / servo drive for controlled start. |
| Long or heavy conveyor | Large low- or high-voltage motor with soft start. |
Key selection parameters
- Starting torque — must start a fully loaded belt.
- Power (kW) — from belt load, speed and incline.
- Speed (rpm) — matched through a gearbox to belt speed.
- Enclosure — IP55 for dusty/mining sites; consider a brake on inclined conveyors.
Wangpai conveyor motor ranges
| Series | Application |
|---|---|
| YE3 series | IE3 low-voltage motor for standard belt and roller conveyors. |
| Y series (high-voltage) | Large squirrel-cage motor for long, heavy conveyor lines. |
| YPT series | Asynchronous servo motor for variable-speed conveyor drives. |
Conveyor motor FAQ
Do conveyor motors need a gearbox?
Usually yes, to convert motor speed to the lower shaft speed the belt needs. Some variable-speed drives do the speed change electronically.
What size conveyor motor do I need?
From the belt load, speed, incline and friction. Common sizes run from a few kW on short belts to hundreds of kW on long mine conveyors.