Pipe Conveyor

A pipe conveyor is a type of belt conveyor used in material handling that transports bulk materials in a fully enclosed environment. Unlike traditional open belt conveyors, which transport material on a flat belt, pipe conveyors encase the material in a tube or pipe shape using a specially designed belt.

Components and Design

Belt

The belt used in pipe conveyors is made from multiple layers of rubber or other materials. It is flexible enough to be shaped into a pipe and strong enough to handle the transported material's weight and properties.

Drive and Tail Pulleys

These are used to drive the belt and provide the necessary tension to keep the belt moving and properly shaped.

Loading and Unloading Stations

The material is loaded onto the conveyor belt at the loading station. As the belt moves, it is gradually shaped into a pipe. At the unloading station, the belt opens up, and the material is discharged.

Idlers and Rollers
Pipe conveyors use sets of rollers arranged in a hexagonal or octagonal pattern to support and shape the belt into a pipe. These rollers are placed at intervals along the conveyor's length.
Advantages of Pipe Conveyor
Enclosed Transport

Since the material is fully enclosed in the pipe, there is no spillage, and the material is protected from external environmental conditions such as rain or wind.

Flexibility in Routing

Pipe conveyors can navigate complex paths, including curves in both the horizontal and vertical planes. This flexibility allows for more efficient use of space and the ability to bypass obstacles.

Reduced Environmental Impact

The enclosed design reduces dust and noise pollution, making pipe conveyors more environmentally friendly compared to open belt conveyors.

Minimal Material Degradation

The enclosed system protects the material from exposure and contamination, ensuring the quality and integrity of the transported material.

Applications of Pipe Conveyors
Ports and Terminals
For transporting bulk materials like grains, ores, and fertilizers
Mining
For transporting ores, coal, and other mined materials.
Power Plants
For transporting coal and other fuels.
Cement Industry
For transporting raw materials and finished products.

Overall, pipe conveyors are an innovative solution for efficient and environmentally friendly bulk material transportation, particularly in applications where spillage, contamination, or environmental impact are significant concerns.

Our technological product range includes:
Belt Feeders
Steep angle conveying suitable for higher capacities and long distances.
Overland Conveyors
Fully enclosed belt shape to protect material from environmental influences and vice versa.
Pipe Conveyors
Flexible troughed conveying solution for plants and terminals.
Plant Conveyors
Short belt conveyors for material flow regulation.
Dedusting, De-Nitrification,
De-Sulfurization
Clean Air Solutions
Apron Feeders
Designed to ensure proper material transportation from different hoppers, bins and opened stockyards with high impact forces
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