Apron Feeders

Heavy-duty plate feeder with three load classes and dual sealing configurations.
Product Overview The Heavy-Duty Apron Feeder series is engineered for extreme material handling applications where traditional conveyors fail. Featuring three load classes (LC1-LC3) and dual sealing configurations, this equipment complies with GB/T 3668-2001 (Apron Feeder Technical Specifications) to deliver unmatched reliability in mining, quarrying, and smelting operations. Capable of handling lump sizes up to 2,500 mm and temperatures exceeding 400°C, it serves as the backbone of primary crushing circuits and stockyard reclaim systems.
Key Technical Parameters
  1. General Specifications
    • Application: Feeding abrasive/hot materials (e.g., iron ore, blast furnace slag, granite) with bulk densities ≤3.2 T/m³.
    • Capacity Range:
      • LC1: 50–800 T/h (standard duty).
      • LC2: 800–2,000 T/h (heavy duty).
      • LC3: 2,000–5,000 T/h (extra-heavy duty).
    • Material Size: ≤80% of pan width (max. 2.5 m lumps).
  2. Structural Components
    • Pan Assembly:
      • Width: 1,000–3,500 mm (GB/T 3668-2001 compliant).
      • Material: NM400 steel pans with replaceable Hardox 500 liners.
      • Overlap: 50–150 mm (dust-proof design).
    • Chain System:
      • Type: Forged alloy steel crawler chains (GB/T 36310-2018).
      • Tensile Strength: 800–1,500 kN (Class B to D per ISO 4348).
  3. Drive & Power
    • Motor System:
      • Power Range: 15–1,250 kW (IE5 ultra-premium efficiency).
      • Speed Control: Hydraulic variable displacement or VFD-driven.
    • Speed Range: 0.005–0.5 m/s (stepless adjustment).
  4. Sealing Configurations
    • Option A: Labyrinth + scraper seals (dust emission ≤10 mg/m³ per GB 16297-1996).
    • Option B: Spring-loaded rubber seals + air purge system (IP66 rating).
  5. Performance Metrics
    • Impact Resistance: 50 kJ energy absorption at feed points.
    • Slope Capacity: 25° uphill/15° downhill operation.
    • Maintenance Interval: 15,000 hours (sealed-for-life bearings).
    • Service Life: ≥12 years (LC1/LC2), ≥8 years (LC3).

Design Innovations
  • Modular Pan System: Bolt-on liner replacement without disassembling chains.
  • Dual-Pivot Design: Articulated frames absorb shock loads up to 500 tonnes.
  • Smart Lubrication: Centralized greasing with IoT-enabled pressure monitoring.
  • Spillage Control: Curved sideplates + V-shaped trough for 0.1% spillage rate.
Typical Applications
  • Primary feed systems for gyratory crushers.
  • Hot clinker handling in cement plants.
  • Overburden removal in open-pit coal mines.
Product Positioning Positioned as the ultimate material handling workhorse, this series exceeds GB standards in wear life (2× industry average) and energy efficiency. It targets mega-projects requiring 24/7 operation under -30°C to +550°C extremes.
Compliance & Standards
  • Structural Integrity: GB/T 3811-2008 (Crane Design Code adapted for dynamic loads).
  • Welding Quality: GB/T 12469-2017 (Level I radiographic testing).
  • Noise Control: GB 12348-2008 (≤85 dB(A) at 1 m).
Optional Features
  • Water-cooled pans for molten slag handling.
  • RFID-enabled wear liner tracking system.
  • Explosion-proof package (Ex IIB T4 per GB 3836.1-2010).
  • Autonomous load-sensing via strain gauge arrays.

Operational Advantages
  • 40% Energy Savings: Regenerative drives recover downhill braking energy.
  • Zero Downtime: Split sprockets allow onsite shaft repairs.
  • Universal Compatibility: Frames adapt to Komatsu/Caterpillar track chains.

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