Maximum Angle of Inclination of Belt Feeders

Posted in: , on 22. Dec. 2012 - 13:18

Hi All

It is common that belt conveyors are angled at less than 14deg.

However, I see in the mobile plant range some items that are inclined at greater angles

eg

Truck Unloading Stations - Flat section and then inclined feeder section at 25deg - OK slow speed

Boom stacker conveyors at 20deg

I am looking at use handling cement clinker, 50mm max and repose angle 34 deg, free flowing where 14 deg inclination is the design guide ven for steel pan conveyors.

I assume that material will not roll back if there is material behind it and the angle is less than the repose angle.

Are there other guidelines / rules of thumb for feeders?

I need something that works well

Thanks

James

Incline Belt Feeder

Erstellt am 22. Dec. 2012 - 04:48

A few points that come to mind associated with belt feeders that influence power and material resistance to flow as belt feeder is inclined:

1. Friction between belt cover and material

2. Wall friction between material and skirts - skirt drag and other shape impediments to flow

3. Height, width, length of skirts - skirt drag

4. Noting skirt drag will inhibit inclination

5. Belt Feeder implies a shear zone above the burden height - more drag from shearing material at and above the shear bar

6. Shape of skirt assy - slot tapers vertically and in plan view

7. Moisture and cohesive properties

8. Size distribution of rock - restricting flow at exit

I am sure there are other factors that escape my recall.

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Belt Feeder Incline Flow

Erstellt am 22. Dec. 2012 - 04:49

Yes, a moment too late:

9. Belt feeder speed

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