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3 Big Issues to Select a Tube Chain Conveyors You Must Know
We believe it should be the goal of every manufacturer to make safe, reliable, effective, and economical equipment. A sales engineer will need to know details about your process to accomplish that goal. Here’s a list of items that you’ll be asked about to determine tubular drag conveyor . We hope this can serve as a guide during your buying process. The specifics of your application will determine the cost.
1.Characteristics of Your Material
What is your material
Bulk density
Particle size
Temperature
Material form (powder, granule, pellet, etc)
Flow characteristics (Angle of Repose)
Hopper characteristics
Material characteristics
Liquid/Fat content
Required capacity
2.Conveying Capacity Requirements
How many hours/day will the conveyor run?
What rate do you require? (lb/hr or kg/hr) (ft3/hr or m3/hr)
What’s your feed source? How many inlets are required? Controlled in feed rate or surge feed?
How many discharge points?
What’s your conveying distance?
3.Equipment Specifications
What materials of construction are required? Do you require 304 or 316 stainless steel tubes and chain?
What are you motor specifications? T.E.F.C., Mill & Chem., Explosion Proofing, Inverter Duty, Washdown Duty
You just need to provide below information, then our engineer could help to customize a right model tube chain conveyor for you.