Apron conveyor
The all-rounder for your material transport
Our apron conveyors offer a reliable solution for material transport in many industrial processes. With a robust design and flexible customization options, they ensure efficient workflows and are characterized by a long service life.
Metal processing
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Recycling
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Automotive production
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Mechanical engineering
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Chemical industry
Overview
Apron conveyor: The all-rounder
Apron conveyors are ideal for transporting large quantities and for covering long distances. They are available as individual conveyors or as complex conveyor systems for fully automatic operation. The design is based on movable steel plates that are connected to conveyor chains. Thanks to their flexibility and adaptability, link conveyors are used in numerous industries where an efficient and reliable material flow is required. Thanks to their robust design, link conveyors are versatile and help to transport material efficiently and safely - even under demanding conditions.
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Standardized conveyor cross-sections with variable usable width
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Special conveyor chains with rollers or flanged rollers
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Horizontal or ascending design
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Transfer of conveyed goods via chutes
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Drive via shaft-mounted geared motor
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Floor mounting or ceiling mounting possible
Functionality
Apron conveyors transport materials via robust hinged plates. The hinged plates consist of individual metal plates that are flexibly assembled using chain rods and connected via two external chain strands. A powerful drive, which transmits the power via the chain wheels, ensures smooth movement. If required, the conveyor speed can be infinitely adjusted using a frequency inverter. This ensures reliable material handling.
Details
What you can transport
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Chips with or without cooling lubricant, both in tuft form and crushed
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Punching waste such as sheet metal or slugs
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Cold and hot forged parts
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Bulk materials in various forms
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Garbage and other waste
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Transport of components (feed or discharge to processing machine)
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Wood processing (sawing, milling)
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Processing of composite materials (milling)
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Plastics processing, large-scale processing machines
Application
Areas of application
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Metal processing: Transportation of metal chips and punching waste for further processing or disposal in production lines.
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Recycling: Handling and sorting of bulk materials such as metals, plastics or glass for recycling.
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Automotive production: transportation of production waste and residual materials from manufacturing processes.
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Mechanical engineering: Removal of workpieces and production residues from machining centers.
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Energy generation: Extraction of biomass or residues in power plant processes for further processing.
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Chemical industry: Safe movement of chemical bulk goods or production waste in special processes.
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Heavy-duty and high-temperature applications: Transportation of hot, sharp-edged or oily products using robust steel chains for demanding industrial processes.
Tear plate
The tear plate is used to transport sheet metal scrap or punching waste. Their rough surface effectively prevents small slugs from sticking to the hinge plates due to oil residue.
As an alternative to the tear plate, dimpled or humped smooth sheet metal can also be used.
Trough-shaped plate
Thanks to its trough-shaped design, the trough plate is statically more stable than a conventional link belt. The option of adjusting the gap between the sheet metal and the tubular sleeve enables an optimum configuration. Due to the strict requirements for the gap clearance, the troughed plate is also the preferred choice for transporting punching waste.
Plate made of smooth sheet metal
The hinged plate made of smooth sheet metal is used for transporting chips and piece goods such as forged parts.
Wire webbing
Wire belt conveyors are an optimal solution for transporting hot forged and die-cast parts.
Specifications
Technical data
Conveyed goods
Short chips, long chips, chip clusters, fine sheet metal scrap, punched parts and other bulk materials
Width/usable width [mm]
100 - 1,100 (also wider on request)
Length [m]
Max. 100 per conveyor
Pitch angle
30°, 45°, 60° (can be individually modified on customer request)
Hinge plate thickness
1.5 - 5 (individually also in larger sheet thicknesses)
Panel types
Tear plate, trough plate, plate made of smooth sheet metal, wire belt strap
Hinge plate spacing
38.1, 63, 125 or 160 mm
Drive
Shaft-mounted geared motor
Mounting types
Floor mounting or ceiling mounting possible
Your advantages at a glance
Robustness and durability
High-quality materials and wear-resistant designs guarantee a long service life and reliable operation, even under high loads.
Adaptability
The modular design enables individual adjustments to be made to the width, length and incline angle in order to optimally meet different requirements.
High conveying capacity
Apron conveyors transport large quantities of material continuously and efficiently, which speeds up production processes.
Ease of maintenance
Simple designs and freely accessible support plates minimize maintenance work and reduce downtimes.
Cost efficiency
Optimized work processes, less wear and low operating costs create long-term savings and increase profitability.
Comprehensive service
From planning and design to installation and maintenance, we are with you every step of the way.
Customized solutions
We develop apron conveyors that are precisely tailored to your individual requirements.
Sounds good?
We will be happy to advise you on all questions relating to the apron conveyor.
FAQ
FAQ: Frequently asked questions
How does an apron conveyor work?
What are the advantages and areas of application of the different types of plates for the apron conveyor?
Apron conveyors from KÖBO ECO>PROCESS impress with their adaptability and versatility, which is maximized by selecting the right type of panel. Each plate is specially tailored to different applications and requirements to ensure optimum results.
1. Tear plate
Advantages: The rough surface of the tear plate prevents the adhesion of small residues, such as slugs, and therefore reduces contamination during transportation. It is ideal for processes where the bonding of materials is a challenge.
Areas of application: Transport of sheet metal parts, punching waste or sheet metal scrap. Particularly suitable for environments with high demands on cleanliness and material separation.
2. Trough plate
Advantages: The trough-shaped design ensures increased stability compared to conventional hinge plates. The option of individually adjusting the gap size enables optimum configuration for different transport requirements.
Areas of application: Preferably used for transporting punching waste or materials that require high static stability. Particularly suitable for processes with strict gap dimension requirements.
3. Plate made of smooth sheet metal
Advantages: The smooth surface of the hinged plate made of smooth sheet metal enables flexible handling and ensures efficient material conveying without high demands on the gap dimension.
Areas of application: Ideal for transporting chips, forged parts or other piece goods that require easy handling and smooth conveying surfaces.
4. Wire belt
Advantages: The wire belt conveyor is the perfect solution for high-temperature applications. It enables the transportation of hot forged and die-cast parts and offers good heat dissipation thanks to its open structure.
Areas of application: Ideal for use in sorting systems and production lines where hot materials need to be conveyed continuously. Suitable as a single or system conveyor.
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