What Is Drag Chain Conveyor?
The Principle Operation of a Drag Chain Conveyor Is Based on Material Movement Using a Skeletal Chain and Flight Assembly That Is Drawn Along the Bottom...
The principle operation of a drag chain conveyor is based on material movement using a skeletal chain and flight assembly that is drawn along the bottom section of an enclosed housing. ... Slower chain speed means less wear, and less horsepower equals lower energy requirements and operating costs.
What is a drag conveyor?
Drag conveyors pull bulk material horizontally with a chain inside of an enclosed trough. Drag conveyors come in two configurations, En Masse and Bulk Flow. En Masse drag conveyors are best suited for horizontal applications and Bulk Flow where a steep incline is required.
How does a drag chain conveyor work?
Drag chain conveyors work on the principle of a chain-and-flight combination pulling a volume of material along. The chain is equipped with different flights/paddles and drags the material from various charging points to a number of discharging points.
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