Which material handling machine is most suitable for transporting bulk materials over a long, inclined distance?  

Explanation:

Conveyor Belt:

• A conveyor belt is a continuous moving band of rubber, fabric, or metal used in a variety of applications for transporting materials from one place to another.
• It is particularly effective for handling bulk materials over long distances, including inclined surfaces, making it a highly versatile and efficient material handling solution.
• A conveyor belt system operates on a simple principle where a belt, looped around two or more pulleys, is powered to move continuously.
• The belt carries materials placed on it from the loading point to the unloading point.
• The driving pulley is powered by an electric motor, causing the belt to move forward.
• The materials on the belt move with it, effectively transporting them from one location to another.
• When dealing with inclined distances, the belt is designed to grip the materials and prevent them from sliding back.

Applications: Conveyor belts are widely used in various industries, including mining, agriculture, automotive, food processing, and manufacturing, where they transport bulk materials like ores, grains, sand, coal, and packaged goods over long distances and varying elevations.