RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Sarsenova, Gulshat A1 Joldassova, Kuralai A1 Sultanaliev, Baktybek T1 Research and Development of a Special Air Cushion Conveyor Design for the Transportation of Bulk Cargoes JF Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina YR 2024 VO 26 IS 4 SP B244 OP B251 DO 10.26552/com.C.2024.045 UL https://komunikacie.uniza.sk/artkey/csl-202404-0003.php AB The scientific task of the nozzle scheme uses for formation of an air cushion by using the energy of a jet of air supplied under pressure, simultaneously to form an air cushion, as well as to create the driving force of a load-bearing web, was formulated and the main idea of the work was defined. The optimal option to significantly increase the productivity and length of special types of conveyors is to use the energy of a jet of air supplied under pressure simultaneously as an air cushion and as the driving force of the load-carrying body, which makes it possible to sharply reduce the coefficient of resistance to movement of the load-carrying body and improve its operating conditions. Supporting the load-carrying body with an air cushion allows to increase the speed of movement to 8 to 9 m/s and more, increase the reliability and safety of conveyor operation, and protect the environment.