Apron Conveyor
An apron conveyor, also known as an apron feeder, is a type of conveyor system used for transporting heavy, bulky, or abrasive materials. This creates a continuous carrying surface that moves the material along horizontally or at an incline.
Key Features
- Robust construction: Apron conveyors are built from durable materials
- High load capacity: They can handle significantly heavier loads than traditional belt conveyors.
- Flexibility: They are suitable for a wide range of materials, including hot, abrasive, and sticky substances.
- Minimizes spillage: The overlapping design of the apron plates helps contain the material and reduce spillage.
- Adjustable speed: The speed of the conveyor can be adjusted to control the material flow.
- Low maintenance: Their robust design minimizes wear and tear, leading to less frequent maintenance.
Industries that commonly use apron conveyors
- Mining: For transporting ores, coal, and other heavy materials.
- Construction: For moving aggregates, cement, and other building materials.
- Cement: To handle raw materials, clinker, and finished cement.
- Steel: For transporting iron ore, limestone, and other materials in steel plants.
- Recycling: To move and sort various types of scrap.
