Object conveying surface with liner and method of applying the liner to the surface

A method of conveying a plurality of objects in a transport system employing a combination of mechanical conveyors and chutes, comprising the steps of:

• identifying at least one specific chute where at least one object may block the transport of other objects being conveyed by said transport system;
• and
• lining a portion of said identified chute with a sheet member which facilitates the transport of said objects, wherein said sheet member comprises a fabric having a fabric matrix embedded in non-stick material and a first side and a second side, said first side forming a non-stick surface, said second side of said fabric being secured to said portion of said identified chute.

A method of facilitating movement of objects on a stationary transport substrate, comprising:

• identifying a wear path portion of said stationary transport substrate over which objects are biased to move;
• and
• applying a reinforced liner in sheet form, having an exposed non-stick surface, to at least said wear path portion of said stationary transport substrate, said reinforced liner comprising a fabric having a fabric matrix embedded in non-stick material.

A liner for enhancing conveyance of objects on and relative to a transport substrate, comprising:

• a fabric having a fabric matrix embedded in non-stick material and a first side and a second side, said first side forming a non-stick surface facilitating conveyance of said objects on and relative to said transport substrate;
• and
• securing means for fixedly securing said fabric to said transport substrate with said second side facing said transport substrate in combination with said transport substrate.

Apparatus for conveying objects comprising:

• a transport substrate supporting objects for movement on and relative to said substrate;
• and
• a reinforced liner comprising a fabric in sheet form having a fabric matrix embedded in non-stick material, said reinforced liner having a first side and a second side, said first side presenting a non-stick surface facilitating movement of said objects on and relative to said transport substrate, and said second side being fixedly secured to said transport substrate.

A method of facilitating movement of objects on and relative to a transport substrate, comprising:

• identifying a heavy wear area of the transport substrate;
• and
• securing a reinforced liner comprising a fabric having a fabric matrix embedded in non-stick material to said heavy wear area, said reinforced liner having a first side and a second side, said first side forming a non-stick surface facilitating movement of said objects, and said second side being fixedly secured to said heavy wear area of the transport substrate.