Belt Feeder / Conveyor

Metalfab’s APB Volumetric Belt Feeder / Conveyor features a ruggedly built, sliding belt assembly designed for highly accurate metering of all types of powders, pellets, and agglomerates. It is exceptionally well suited for feeding of abrasive materials and materials that have a tendency to smear or compress when being fed by a volumetric screw feeder. The APB is also ideal for the high volume requirements of the chemical and food industries.

Features/Benefits

• Accuracy: ±1 to 1-1/2%
• Belt Widths/Lengths: 12″, 24″, 36″ or 48″ widths and 36″, 72″, 108″, and 144″ lengths, respectively
• Feed Rates: up to 5,800 cu. ft./hr.
• Belt Materials: neoprene (standard); HYCAR®, Nordel®, and Viton® also available
• Bearings: sealed and located outboard to prevent contamination; all units equipped with skirtboards and adjustable belt tensioners
• Belt Scrapers: to prevent material buildup on belt surface and ensure complete discharge of material from the belt (standard)
• Motor: AC Variable Frequency drive is standard. Options available.

Operating Characteristics

• Provides highly accurate metering of all types of powders, pellets, and agglomerates
• Rugged design