Chain conveyor

TUBULAR CHAIN CONVEYOR

What is the Tube Chain Conveyor?

The tubular chain conveyor can transport large quantities of material over long distances, safely and efficiently.

It is suitable for conveying all sorts of granular, powdery, friable, and delicate products such as powders, chemicals, plastic granules, thermoplastic elastomers Tpe, pet food, agri-food products, animal feed, pellets, dried fruit, and candies.

How does a Tubular Conveyor work?

The conveying system consists of tubes, curves/corners, and loading and unloading hoppers.

1. The product is introduced through the loading hopper
2. The product is dragged inside the tubes by chains equipped with curved discs of plastic material to guarantee a precise flow.  The diameter of the discs varies according to the product and the customer's needs.
3. The final step of the process involves discharging the product from the hoppers made of stainless steel and equipped with shutter valves that open or close the tube to increase or decrease the amount of product falling.

These are our solution:

• BIG 60: Tube diameter 2.4 inches – Disc diameter 1.9 inches – 70.7 ft³/hour

Ideal for Malt, Cereals, Animal feed, Plastic materials

• BIG 100: Tube diameter 4 inches – Disc diameter 3 inches – 424 ft³/hour

Ideal for Seeds, Pet food, Cereals, Granular products

• BIG 160: Tube diameter 6.3 inches – Disc diameter 5.2 inches – 1060 ft³/hour

Ideal for Coffee beans, Bulk ingredients, Grains, Wooden pellets

All the reasons to choose Tubular Chain Conveyor:

• Modular design: the unit can be configured to fit any customer's needs and it is suitable for both horizontal and vertical transport.
• The delicate material is transported with care and minimal mechanical action, which guarantees the integrity of the product.
• Low energy consumption - up to 50% more efficient than other transport systems
• Easy cleaning and Max hygienic standards: the specially designed openings allow you to clean the inner surfaces in just a few seconds.
• Long-lasting durability – made of AISI 304 stainless steel, a wear-resistant material
• A single motor can create a product loading and unloading circuit, eliminating the need for complex systems or numerous motors.

Plant section installed in China

Plant section installed at Garlatti Beer

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