With high operational reliability and flexible application possibilities, conveyor belts are indispensable for the transport of industrial bulk goods. Transportation lines and material streams are important aspects of every production plant. They need to be cost-effective, efficient and “above all” reliable in continuous operation. A true all-rounder in transport systems for bulk materials is the VecoBelt pipe conveyor from Vecoplan AG.
The VecoBelt is ideal for conveying bulk materials over long distances either horizontally or on a slight incline. The components transport all kinds of bulk materials such as wood chips, refuse-derived fuels, meat and bone meal or wood shavings. The forward-moving VecoBelt conveyor runs inside a tube and not on rollers like with normal conveyor belts. The belt runs on a cushion of air. Low friction losses and quiet operation are therefore guaranteed. The fully enclosed system is particularly suited to the safe transportation of dust-laden materials.
In recent years, Vecoplan has made some optimizations to the components and further developed the technology of the VecoBelt series (500/800 and 1000 belt width). The return belt now also runs in an enclosed housing, supported by a return air duct. This gives customers 100% certainty that no material can fall or trickle down, for example, in the area of the return rollers.
Another new addition is that Vecoplan equips the VecoBelt with two scrapers at every drive station. The pre-head scraper and hard metal scraper can be adjusted from the outside, and tensioning the scraper with the ratchet is quick and easy to do.
A further technical improvement has been added to the weight tensioning stations. The conveyor belt is quick and easy to assemble and it can span inclines up to 20 degrees. The individual support struts can be spaced up to 75 meters apart. The power consumption of the VecoBelt is only about half that of similar conveyor belts.
For more information, visit http://www.vecoplanmidwest.com/or call 812-720-4393.
West Salem Machinery vertical feed grinders offer a simple yet highly effective design to process a wide range of feedstock at rates up to 150 tons per hour. These rugged grinders feature a heavy duty rotor with innovative disc and hammer configuration options that make WSM grinders efficient. The optional pivot housing provides easy access to main wear components with all infeed components remaining in place.
Whatever the output requirements, WSM has the heavy duty Vertical Grinder to get the job done. From fine grinding of wood chips for pellet fuel or chipboard, to coarse grinding of bark or wood waste for mulch or biomass, WSM vertical grinders have the flexibility to provide the best solution for any application.
If a company is looking for a turn-key system, WSM’s complete Biomass Feedstock Processing Systems include bulk feeders, pre-screening and cleaning for low cost processing with reduced grinder wear and increased through-put – all in one fully integrated package, including all engineering and project management.
WSM grinders and complete processing systems feature mill duty construction for dependable long term operation and optimal performance in the most demanding applications. Proven customer satisfaction, decades of successful installations worldwide and a knowledgeable team have gained the reputation of WSM systems being tough, reliable and built to last.
For more information contact WSM at 800-722-3530, www.westsalem.com, or info@westsalem.com
