Applications
6.3.2 Flow Conveyor Chain Large conveyance: Conveyance of bulk materials in a closed case; cement, chemical, and food industries Application Example Flow Conveyor Chain moves bulk materials in a closed case. It conveys the particles horizontally, on a slight incline, or vertically in an arrangement shaped like the letter L. This conveyor is sometimes called a Redler Conveyor (Figure 6.13). Generally, a flow conveyor is used widely in the conveyance of bulk materi- als such as cement and fertilizer in chemical industries, and grain in food industries. Because it is enclosed, dust from the conveyed materials is con- tained, and will not pollute the surrounding area. A flow conveyor is not usu- ally used to move sticky, dusty, or low-density products. A flow conveyor set up to move cement has an average capacity of 300 ton/h and a speed of 35 m/min. Usually one strand of chain is used.
Figure 6.13 Flow Conveyor Chain
Construction and Features Specially shaped attachments with large clearances (Figure 6.13) are installed on small pitch or large pitch conveyor chains. The chain operates in a casing filled with conveyed material, such as grain, flour, or ash.
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