A welded steel structure designed to support multiple rollers, forming a trough shape to carry bulk materials on a conveyor belt.
The **Conveyor Trough Idler Frame** (or **Troughing Carrying Frame**) is a critical structural element in a belt conveyor system. It provides the rigid support for the **idler rollers** that hold up the loaded section of the conveyor belt. The frame's characteristic design, featuring angled end supports and typically one or two vertical center supports, creates a 'trough' shape in the belt. This troughing angle is essential for maximizing the belt's carrying capacity and preventing material spillage, particularly when transporting bulk goods like ore, coal, or gravel. The slots at the top of the supports are where the idler rollers' shafts are secured, allowing for easy installation and maintenance.