Hinged belt conveyor

The all-rounder for your material transport

Our hinged belt 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.

Product description of the hinged belt conveyor

Hinged belt conveyors are ideal for transporting large quantities and for covering long distances. They exist as individual conveyors or as a complex conveyor system for fully automatic operation. The design is based on movable steel plates that are connected with conveyor chains.

Thanks to their flexibility and adaptability, hinged belt conveyors are used in numerous industries where an efficient and reliable material flow is required. Thanks to their robust design, hinged belt conveyors are versatile and help to transport material efficiently and safely – even under demanding conditions.

Structure

Functionality

Common conveyed goods

Exemplary areas of application

Metal processing: Transportation of metal chips and punching waste for further processing or disposal in production lines.
Recycling: Handling and sorting of bulk materials such as metals, plastics or glass for recycling.
Automotive production: transportation of production waste and residual materials from manufacturing processes.
Mechanical engineering: Removal of workpieces and production residues from machining centers.
Energy generation: Extraction of biomass or residues in power plant processes for further processing.
Chemical industry: Safe movement of chemical bulk goods or production waste in special processes.
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 hinged plate. 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.

Technical data

Feature	Specification
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

Advantages of the hinged belt conveyor from KÖBO ECO>PROCESS

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

Hinged belt 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 hinged belt conveyors that are precisely tailored to your individual requirements.

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FAQ: Frequently asked questions

How does a hinged belt conveyor work?

Hinged belt 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.

What are the advantages and areas of application of the different plate types for the hinged belt conveyor?

Hinged belt 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.