Mohr coulomb

The transport of bulk material and piece goods on conveyor belts with no
surface partitioning or on hugger belts is restricted by the gradient at
which the material being handled begins to slip or to roll. Nor is faultless
transport guaranteed if starting or stopping induces this process. The
critical conveying gradient angle for a smooth belt is between 15° and 20°
for the majority of different types of material handled. Furthermore,
special belts permitting steeper gradients have to be used. The stated
guide values apply to ascending transport.