An "elevator feeder belt conveyor" is a type of conveyor system that uses a belt to feed material into a bucket elevator, essentially acting as a transition point to lift the material vertically to a higher level; it typically consists of a hopper to hold the material, a short conveyor belt that feeds the material onto the elevator buckets, and a mechanism to control the flow of material onto the belt, ensuring consistent feeding into the elevator.
Key points about an elevator feeder belt conveyor:
Function:
Primarily used to transfer bulk materials like grains, powders, or small aggregate from a hopper or storage area onto the buckets of a bucket elevator for vertical transport.
Components:
- Hopper: A storage area where the material is loaded onto the conveyor belt.
- Belt conveyor: A short, flat belt that carries the material from the hopper to the elevator buckets.
- Belt drive system: Motor and pulley mechanism to move the belt.
Gate or adjustable plate: A mechanism to control the flow of material onto the belt.
Advantages:
- Provides a controlled and consistent feed of material to the bucket elevator.
- Can be designed to handle different material types and flow rates.
- Allows for efficient material transfer between horizontal and vertical conveying systems.
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