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title: "Conveyor Frame"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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  spec:
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    typical_range: "0-150 kN static load, 0-50 kN dynamic load, -40°C to 120°C ambient temperature"
    unit: "mm"
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  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 250
    unit: "MPa"
    consequence: "Fatigue failure from cyclic loading at stress concentrations exceeding 150 MPa alternating stress, Euler buckling instability at slenderness ratio &gt; 120, corrosion-fatigue interaction at crack propagation rate &gt; 10^-8 m/cycle in chloride environments"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Resonant vibration at 15-25 Hz matching conveyor natural frequency"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Dynamic vibration absorbers tuned to 20 Hz with 90% damping efficiency, laser peening to induce 400 MPa compressive residual stress at critical welds"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Differential thermal expansion creating 2.5 mm/m thermal strain mismatch between carbon steel frame and stainless rollers"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Thermal expansion joints with 3 mm clearance at 100°C delta-T, Invar 36 alloy inserts at critical interfaces with 1.2×10^-6/°C CTE"
bom_nodes:
  side-rails:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SIDE_RAILS"
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  cross-members:
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    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:CROSS_MEMBERS"
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  support-legs:
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    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  mounting-brackets:
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    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 5048:1989 - CONTINUOUS MECHANICAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT - BELT CONVEYORS WITH CARRYING IDLERS - CALCULATION OF OPERATING POWER AND TENSILE FORCES"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "ANSI/CEMA 402-2003 - BELT CONVEYORS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "DIN 22101:2011 - CONTINUOUS CONVEYORS - BELT CONVEYORS FOR LOOSE BULK MATERIALS - BASICS FOR CALCULATION AND DIMENSIONING"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Conveyor Frame

## 1. Technical Definition
Structural framework that supports and aligns the components of a drum conveyor system.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0-150 kN static load, 0-50 kN dynamic load, -40°C to 120°C ambient temperature**. Failure boundary: **Yield strength exceeded at 250 MPa stress concentration at weld joints, 5 mm permanent deformation at mounting points, 2° angular misalignment of roller axes**, Mechanism: **Fatigue failure from cyclic loading at stress concentrations exceeding 150 MPa alternating stress, Euler buckling instability at slenderness ratio &gt; 120, corrosion-fatigue interaction at crack propagation rate &gt; 10^-8 m/cycle in chloride environments**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Frame Structural Deflection Analysis**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\delta = \frac{5 q L^4}{384 E I}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Ensures structural stability for multi-stage machines.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| q | Uniform Load | Engineering Constant |
| E | Elastic Modulus | Engineering Constant |
| I | Moment of Inertia | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Resonant vibration at 15-25 Hz matching conveyor natural frequency | 8 | Accelerated fatigue crack propagation at weld toes exceeding 1 mm/year growth rate | Dynamic vibration absorbers tuned to 20 Hz with 90% damping efficiency, laser peening to induce 400 MPa compressive residual stress at critical welds |
| Differential thermal expansion creating 2.5 mm/m thermal strain mismatch between carbon steel frame and stainless rollers | 8 | Plastic deformation accumulation at mounting brackets exceeding 0.3% permanent strain per thermal cycle | Thermal expansion joints with 3 mm clearance at 100°C delta-T, Invar 36 alloy inserts at critical interfaces with 1.2×10^-6/°C CTE |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Conveyor Drive Motor**, **Variable Frequency Drive**, **Conveyor Belt Tensioning System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Bulk Material Handling Systems, Packaging Line Conveyors, Assembly Line Transport Systems  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What are the main components of a conveyor frame for drum systems?
**A**: Our conveyor frames include cross members for stability, mounting brackets for secure attachment, side rails for alignment, and support legs for elevation and structural integrity.

### Q: Which material is better for corrosive environments: carbon steel or stainless steel frames?
**A**: Stainless steel frames offer superior corrosion resistance and are ideal for wet or chemically exposed environments, while carbon steel provides cost-effective strength for standard industrial applications.

### Q: Can conveyor frames be customized for specific drum conveyor configurations?
**A**: Yes, we offer customizable frames with adjustable dimensions, reinforced components, and specialized mounting options to fit various drum sizes, weights, and operational requirements.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 5048:1989 - CONTINUOUS MECHANICAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT - BELT CONVEYORS WITH CARRYING IDLERS - CALCULATION OF OPERATING POWER AND TENSILE FORCES
- ANSI/CEMA 402-2003 - BELT CONVEYORS
- DIN 22101:2011 - CONTINUOUS CONVEYORS - BELT CONVEYORS FOR LOOSE BULK MATERIALS - BASICS FOR CALCULATION AND DIMENSIONING

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: CONVEYOR_FRAME | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: e2ed2f0b
