Common Applications for Scraper Conveyors

Scraper conveyors offer an efficient way to move materials within production environments. Designed to move heavy materials on a continuous basis, they are a popular choice for many industries. Whether you’re looking to move dry bulk solids, powders or scrap metal, they offer a safe, reliable and cost-efficient solution.

Removal of debris from process lines

• Loading and unloading of bulk materials

• Transporting materials to a designated location

• Regulation of process flow rate

• Removal of oversize particles from process lines

Removal of debris from process lines

One of the most common applications of inclined scraper conveyors is the removal of debris from process lines. The scraper's design allows it to effectively remove debris and other particulates from the process line, preventing it from entering other equipment or the product itself. It can also be used to separate and convey large chunks of debris while allowing smaller particulates to pass through. These conveyors are extremely useful for a variety of industries, from food and beverage to chemical and petrochemical, and can be easily integrated into existing systems.

Loading and unloading of bulk materials

Scraper chain conveyors are highly efficient for the loading and unloading of bulk materials. This is due to their ability to handle large volumes of materials quickly, and with minimal effort. They can also be used to transport the material to other locations in a closed system, or they can be used to move the material from one process to the next. Scraper conveyors are also ideal for loading and unloading large volumes of material with minimal human intervention, making them ideal for automation applications.

Transporting materials to a designated location

Scraper conveyors are an incredibly efficient and versatile way to transport and move materials from one location to another. In particular, these conveyors are ideal for transporting materials to a designated location in a cost-effective and timely manner. The scraper conveyor’s ability to move materials with a continuous belt and low friction between the conveyor belt and materials makes transporting materials easier than ever. Additionally, scraper conveyors can be used for both long and short-distance transports, making them perfect for a variety of applications.

Regulation of process flow rate

The regulation of process flow rate is one of the key features of an enclosed scraper conveyor. By controlling the conveyor speed, users can ensure that the flow rate of the material being transported is kept within an optimum range. This is especially beneficial when dealing with materials that are sensitive to overloading, as it allows for a controlled and consistent flow rate. In some cases, a variable frequency drive (VFD) may be used to control the speed of the conveyor, allowing for precise control of the flow rate. This is a particularly useful feature in applications where the flow rate needs to be adjusted on the fly.

Removal of oversize particles from process lines

Scraper conveyors can be effectively used to remove oversize particles from process lines. The conveyors can be designed with adjustable scrape flights which can be set to a specific gap size. This helps in preventing particles that exceed the predetermined gap size from passing through the conveyor. Scraper conveyors are highly effective at removing oversize particles and are frequently used in many food-grade and other industrial applications.

Chain scraper conveyors are versatile and cost-effective conveyor systems that can be used in a variety of applications. PK Machinery's products are used in multiple scenarios.