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WHAT CEMA STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS PROVIDE THE CONVEYING INDUSTRY.

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CEMA A/V Number 8 "BULK HANDLING CONVEYOR SAFETY VIDEO - DVD (NEW - MAY 2010)
The 13 minute DVD provides 12 safety rules and lessons for safer operation and maintenance of Bulk Belt Conveyors. The lessons are tied to the, free for download, CEMA Bulk Belt Conveyor Safety Poster and the Bulk Belt Conveyor Safety Label Placement Guidelines, and the Bulk Belt Conveyor Accessories Safety Label Placement Guidelines.
A/V No 8 is available at $20.00 per disk. (2010)
CEMA AV Number 8 (DVD)
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CEMA APPLICATION GUIDE FOR UNIT HANDLING CONVEYORS
The information contained in this 530 page book is intended to educate material handling engineers and users about current design and application of unit/package handling conveyors, associated products, and major components. The content is arranged in chapters by product type first, followed by chapters for system design, followed by chapters for component design. ($250) 530 pages. Hard copy only.

GENERAL CONVEYOR PUBLICATIONS

CEMA/MHIA - AV#7 - INTRODUCING THE MATERIAL HANDLING INDUSTRY
This CD, originally produced by MHIA, is being marketed also by CEMA. It provides an excellent overview and introduction to the Material Handling Industry. It is deemed very useful to promote education about the industry, to support internal indoctrination, and to assist in distributor training. ($20.00)
CEMA AV#7 (CD)

CEMA STANDARD No. 102, "CONVEYOR TERMS & DEFINITIONS"
The eighth edition since the first in 1952. Many of the more than 150 types of conveyors, their variations and many components are illustrated in this industry dictionary. ($50.00) 133 pages. PDF Document
ANSI-CEMA 102-2006

CEMA STANDARD No. 110, "ELECTRICAL TERMS AND DEFINITIONS"
The first edition of this document. Its purpose is to encourage uniform usage of electronic and electrical terminology as it is applied in the conveyor field. ($15.00) 14 pages. PDF Document
CEMA 110-1995

CEMA STANDARD No. 705,"CONVEYOR PERFORMANCE TERMINOLOGY "
A compilation of definitions for terms used in the conveyor industry. ($20.00) 21 pages.
CEMA 705

CEMA STANDARD No. 805, " GLOSSARY OF PNEUMATIC
CONVEYING TERMS"
A listing of 40 definitions relating to pneumatic conveying equipment and materials to be conveyed. ($10.00) 14 pages.
CEMA 805

"PALLETIZER TERMS AND DEFINITIONS"
Listing of 29 definitions relating to palletizers. ($1.50) 5 pages

CEMA STANDARD No. 300, "SCREW CONVEYOR DIMENSIONAL
STANDARDS"
Includes a series of recommended dimensional standards for major screw conveyor components. Included are tables for troughs, trough ends and covers, screws (helicoid, sectional flight, cut-flight, cut-and-folded flight, ribbon flight), plain discharge spouts. ($15.00) 36 pages. Paper or PDF Document
Included at no charge with orders for Book No. 350.
ANSI/CEMA 300-2009

CEMA STANDARD No. 350, "SCREW CONVEYORS"
A book of acceptable engineering and application practice as compiled by engineers of leading screw conveyor manufacturing companies based on the experience of many years.
The book is profusely illustrated and contains much tabular data on conveyor selection and handling characteristics of the materials ordinarily handled in screw conveyors. Attention is given to horizontal, inclined, vertical and a number of special types of screw conveyors, both for straight handling and for processing. ($50.00 including CEMA Standard No. 300) 150 pages. Paper or PDF Document
ANSI/CEMA 350-2009

CEMA STANDARD 351-2007, "VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE SELECTION FOR SCREW FEEDERS" Screw Feeders"
A This document provides consensus best practices for the following procedures: Procedure for Calculating Demand Horsepower for Screw Feeders and Procedure for Procedure for Determining Inverter Size for Screw Feeders(Standard is based on 230/460-volt, 3-phase motors), as well as Other Factors to Consider.
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CEMA STANDARD No. 401, "ROLLER CONVEYORS - NON POWERED"
This is the first in a series of standards applying to unit handling conveyors. It establishes recommended engineering and application practice for this type of equipment, offers a uniform nomenclature and certain dimensional standards. ($25.00) 17 pages. PDF Document
ANSI/CEMA 401-2003 (R2009) (Reaffirmation of ANSI/CEMA 401-2003)

CEMA STANDARD No. 402, "BELT CONVEYORS"
The second in a series on unit handling conveyors. It establishes recommended design and application engineering practice for unit handling belt conveyors. Includes uniform nomenclature and certain dimensional standards. ($25.00) 19
pages. PDF Document
ANSI/CEMA 402-2003(R2009) (Reaffirmation of ANSI/CEMA 402-2003)

CEMA STANDARD No. 403, "BELT DRIVEN LIVE ROLLER CONVEYORS"
The third in the unit handling series. It establishes recommended design and application engineering practice for this popular type of conveyor. ($25.00) 16 pages. PDF Document
ANSI/CEMA 403-2003(R2009) (Reaffirmation of ANSI/CEMA 403-2003)

CEMA STANDARD No. 404, "CHAIN DRIVEN LIVE ROLLER CONVEYORS"
The fourth in the unit handling series and establishes recommended design and application engineering practice for a second form of live roller conveyor. ($25.00) 12 pages. PDF Document
ANSI/CEMA 404-2003(R2009) (Reaffirmation of ANSI/CEMA 404-2003)

CEMA STANDARD No. 405, "SLAT CONVEYORS"
Fifth in the series pertaining to unit handling conveyors, it proposes certain minimum standards for use in the design and application of unit handling slat conveyors. Formulas and tables are included to aid the engineer. ($25.00) 14 pages. PDF Document
ANSI/CEMA 405-2003(R2009) (Reaffirmation of ANSI/CEMA 405-2003)

CEMA STANDARD No. 406, "LINESHAFT DRIVEN LIVE ROLLER
CONVEYORS"
Newest in the series pertaining to unit handling conveyors, it establishes recommended minimum standards for use in manufacturing and applying lineshaft live roll conveyors. ($25.00) 33 pages. PDF Document
ANSI/CEMA 406-2003(R2009) (Reaffirmation of ANSI/CEMA 406-2003)

CEMA STANDARD No. 601, "OVERHEAD TROLLEY CHAIN CONVEYORS"
This standard represents a consensus of trolley conveyor manufacturers’ established dimensions for x 348, x 458, and x 678 rivetless chains, vertical and horizontal bolt trolleys, trolley attachments, roller turn rollers, roller turns and traction wheel turns. ($30.00) 32 pages. PDF Document
CEMA No. 601 - 1995

GENERAL INFORMATION

"BELT CONVEYORS FOR BULK MATERIALS, Sixth Edition, Second Printing
January 15 2007
This book is considered by many to be the belt conveyor industry basic handbook. It details subject areas critical to selecting bulk handling belt conveyors. Contains photographs of equipment, including line drawings, formulas, and easy-to-use tables.
This hardcover manual is written for the experienced engineer, the recent graduate, consultants, professionals, and all who must design or approve projects involving the handling of bulk materials with belt conveyor systems. ($300.00) 599 pages. Available in Hard Bound Copy or CD.
CEMA Belt Book Click Here to Compare 5th and 6th Editions

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CEMA BOOK No. 550, "CLASSIFICATION AND DEFINITIONS OF BULK
MATERIALS"
Presents materials classifications with physical characteristics of each, hazards that affect conveyability, along with suggested test procedures to aid the establishment of criteria for selection of conveying machinery and ancillary equipment. ($40.00) 80 pages.
ANSI/CEMA No. 550 - 2003(R2009) (Reaffirmation of ANSI/CEMA 550-2003) PDF Document

"CONVEYOR INSTALLATION STANDARDS FOR BELT CONVEYORS
HANDLING BULK MATERIALS"
This book outlines minimum installation standards for installation of bulk conveyors and provides suggestions for meeting or exceeding these standards. ($20.00) 12 pages.
Also included in Appendix D of Sixth Edition of "Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials"
PDF Document

CEMA STANDARD No. 575, "BULK MATERIAL BELT CONVEYOR IMPACT
BED-CRADLE - Selection and Dimensions"
Dimensional standards and selection guidelines for Impact Beds/Cradles to insure that they are dimensionally compatible with the most current version of CEMA Standard No 502, "Bulk Material Belt Conveyor Troughing and Return Idlers - Selection and Dimensions." ($15.00) 6 pages.
PDF Document
CEMA 575-2000

CEMA STANDARD No. 502-2004, "BULK MATERIAL BELT CONVEYOR TROUGHING AND RETURN IDLERS- Selection and Dimensions"
A Revision of CEMA Standard 502-2001.
Dimensional standards and selection guidelines for 20 degree, 35 degree, and 45 degree troughing idlers and return rollers, 10 degree and 15 degree vee returns. New Items include addition of CEMA Class "F" Idlers, reformatted tables for easier reference, redrawn idler diagrams to conform with the reformatted tables,and reformatted and consolidated CEMA Load Ratings and Capacities Tables.($30.00) 25 pages. PDF Document
CEMA 502 - 2004.

CEMA STANDARD No. B105.1, "SPECIFICATIONS FOR WELDED STEEL CONVEYOR PULLEYS WITH COMPRESSION TYPE HUBS"
These pulleys have a continuous rim and two end discs, each with a compression type hub to provide a clamp fit on the shaft. This ANSI/CEMA Standard provides recommended load ratings, dimensional information, and criteria for selection of welded steel conveyor pulleys with compression type hubs. ($20.00) 12 pages. PDF Document
ANSI/CEMA B105.1 - 2009

CEMA STANDARD No. 501.1, "SPECIFICATIONS FOR WELDED STEEL WING PULLEYS"
Welded steel wing pulleys have a number of steel wing plates that extend radially from the longitudinal axis of two compression type hub assemblies and are equally spaced about the pulley circumference. This ANSI/CEMA Standard provides recommended load ratings, dimensional information, and criteria for selection of welded steel wing pulleys. ($20.00) 6 pages. PDF Document
ANSI/CEMA 501.1 - 2003(R2009) (Reaffirmation of ANSI/CEMA 501.1 - 2003)

ACA Publication Standard Handbook of Chains "CHAINS FOR POWER TRANSMISSION AND MATERIAL HANDLING - Second Edition
The definitive handbook for anyone involved in the design, selection, use, and maintenance of all types of chains. This hands-on reference provides up-to-date guidance on the selection, design, utilization, and maintenance of various types of chains. It authoritatively covers the use of chains in various application environments, terminology, safety procedures, and the history of chains.
The book features consistent selection guidelines to ensure a proper choice of chain every time. Updates in the Second Edition include:
- New information on chain design considerations, power ratings for roller and silent chains, and selecting drives with a life other than 15,000 hours.
- Detailed discussion of the design, selection, utilization, and maintenance of chains.
- Chapters on chain lubrication, installation, and inspection and maintenance.
- Consistent procedures for chain selection.
- A new chapter on flat-top chain conveyors
- Many helpful illustrations and a comprehensive troubleshooting table

Hardback, 409 pages, or CD $125.00

CONVEYOR CHAIN FACT SHEET 2007-01, "CRITICAL PIN-REDUCING FATIGUE FAILURES" PDF Free Download. Click Here

CONVEYOR CHAIN FACT SHEET 2007-02, "ENGINEERING CLASS AND ROLLER CHAINS - There is a difference" PDF Free Download. Click Here

CONVEYOR CHAIN FACT SHEET 2007-03, "COMMON SENSE FACTS ABOUT CHAIN DESIGN, MAINTENANCE AND USES" PDF Free Download. Click Here

CEMA BROCHURE No. 201, "SAFETY LABEL BROCHURE"
The first edition of this document. Its purpose is to identify Danger, Warning, and Caution Safety Labels which identify known potential hazards associated with human operation in and around conveying equipment. It also includes Safety Label Placement Guidelines for differing categories of conveying equipment. ($15.00) 36 pages. PDF Document
CEMA 201-2006

SAFETY VIDEOS

CEMA A/V Number 6 "SCREW CONVEYOR, DRAG CONVEYOR, AND BUCKET ELEVATOR SAFETY CD".
"SCREW CONVEYOR, DRAG CONVEYOR, AND BUCKET ELEVATOR SAFETY".
This new CD incorporates the CEMA AV#5, formerly sold as a VHS Tape, which describes key safety practices people should adhere to when working with and around Screw Conveyors, Drag Conveyors, and Bucket Elevators. It also includes CEMA Safety Label Placement Guidelines, the new handout “WARNING AND SAFETY REMINDERS FOR SCREW , DRAG , AND BUCKET ELEVATOR CONVEYORS”, Handout, a printable version of the “Screw Conveyor Safety Poster”, and other information. A/V No. 6 (CD) is available at $20.00 per copy.
CEMA AV # 6 (CD)
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