R 408.11404 Definitions; D to I.

Rule 1404. (1) "Declined conveyor" means a conveyor transporting down a slope. (2) "Extendable conveyor" means a conveyor which may be lengthened or shortened by power to suit operating needs. (3) "Hanger" means a bearing, housing or frame which supports a shaft below a point at which the hanger is attached to the conveyor frame, trough or other structure. (4) "Hinged section" means a section of conveyor equipped with a hinge mechanism for movable service. (5) "Horizontal reciprocating or walking beam conveyor" means a reciprocating beam or beams that through hinged flights, special fixtures or other means advances material in a horizontal plane. See figure 7. (6) "Inclined conveyor" means a conveyor transporting up a slope. (7) "Indexing" means the controlled starting or stopping of a conveyor by distance or time.