Conveyor feeders

Rubber World, Summer, 2008

Boot mounted rotary feeders have been introduced for retrofitting on existing bucket conveyors or bucket elevators. Designed as a major benefit to customers, the boot mounted rotary feeders are said to be easy to install and retrofit on all bucket conveyors from 9" to 48" wide for added flexibility and productivity, according to the manufacturer. This is said to allow customers to expand their existing bulk materials handling process and enhance their production capabilities with minimal investment. The boot mounted rotary feeders are powered by two vibratory motors mounted directly onto the load unit of existing bucket conveyors or elevators. This is said to assure a controlled, consistent and effective fill, and expands the capabilities for both of the company's Swinglink heavy-duty bucket elevators and the Econ-O-Lift bucket conveyors. Designed to transfer the product at a velocity consistent with bucket travel for gentle handing, the bulk material from the vibratory feeders is conveyed onto the bucket elevators and conveyors at a very low level and flow rate using minimal energy. As a result, spillage is said to be mostly eliminated.

Gough Econ

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