The most well-known and often utilized feeders for mining applications are apron and belt feeders. However, despite their wide variety of capabilities, they are still not the best choice for some applications. A hybrid feeder is ideal in this situation. Continue reading to find out more about the advantages and functions of hybrid feeding technology.
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How does a hybrid feeder differ from a conventional belt or apron feeder?
The feeder is a hybrid, combining elements of a trustworthy belt feeder with the well-known “tractor chain” apron feeder. With an outboard chain and a modular construction frame, the CrossoverTM feeder is a novel belt-over-apron design that lowers the installation height.
What kinds of uses are hybrid feeders most appropriate for?
Applications for the CrossoverTM feeder range from light to heavy. Here are a few instances:
Popular installations include layouts that call for handling material that is less than 300 mm and a sealed conveyor design that does not require a dribble belt to collect the fines under the feeder.
Installation configurations that necessitate a horizontal transition to an inclined one
The CrossoverTM feeder is also a viable option for feeding secondary type crushers, HPGRs, mills, and screens.
Both brownfield and greenfield activities are possible.
It is best to avoid installations that involve direct dumping from haul trucks, rail car dumpers, or the handling of hot or sharp metal. Traditional apron feeders work best in this situation.
Does my CrossoverTM feeder require a dribbling fines collecting belt conveyor?
No, a CrossoverTM feeder does not require a dribbling fines conveyor. Finer material cannot leak between the pans or be carried back to the dribbling belt conveyor since the CrossoverTM already has a belt-over-apron idea.
In comparison to a conventional apron feeder and dribbling belt arrangement, the total height can be decreased by as much as 50% by doing away with the dribble conveyor.
What are the CrossoverTM Feeder’s main advantages?
The CrossoverTM hybrid feeder has several advantages. However, take into account both the equipment’s CAPEX savings and the entire operation perspective.
Among the principal advantages are:
a 50% height reduction, which would result in a cheaper project-wide CAPEX (less height for the infrastructure and civil works of the stockpile reclamation tunnel and/or building).
Removing the requirement to construct a dribbling belt conveyor
preventing the overlapping pans from leaking fine material (as with a typical apron feeder)
Other advantages might be:
lowering the vertical discharge drop height as well as ore deterioration, component wear, and dust emissions
Savings since the dribbling belt requires no maintenance or components
removing the requirement for the dribbling belt’s second drive system
Savings on power while using the dribbling belt
Belt feeders for effective handling of heavy materials
To provide the required, constant feed rate for screens, crushers, and conveyors, belt feeders can be used to remove particles or moist materials from beneath hoppers, bins, or stock piles.
The range of belt feeders includes the BF Series belt feeders, which have a regular capacity, and the BFH belt feeders, which have a larger capacity.
Adaptable uses
Belt feeders are widely used in mining operations, power generation, construction, pulp and paper plants, fertilizer plants, the grain industry, and anywhere bulk material handling is needed. They were developed in accordance with strict safety standards and are simple to maintain, transport, and install.
Options for optimization
Belt feeders come in standard capacity (BF Series) and high capacity (BFH) variants, and they can be mounted on wheels for convenient mobility or used in fixed circuits. To help you run your business as efficiently as possible, we also provide a variety of extra features and services for these feeds.
Operational safety
Strict safety requirements, including OSHA and MSHA (United States laws) and NRs (Brazilian regulations), are followed in the construction of belt feeders. To guarantee operator safety, they have misalignment and underspeed switches in addition to an emergency stop. To further increase general safety, optional elements can be included.
Maintenance made easier
Service life is greatly extended by the robust construction and features such an abrasion-resistant lining. Components are also easily accessible, which streamlines maintenance and allows for the quick and simple replacement of worn and spare parts with little downtime.