What is blanket belt conveyor?
The blanket belt conveyor consists of a main belt conveyor and an auxiliary belt conveyor. The material on main belt is prevented from sliding down by a blanket belt which is actuated by an auxiliary belt conveyor. In case of blanket belt conveyors, the belt slope varies between 45 degree and 60 degree.
What is a log conveyor?
Overall the machines are pretty simple. A conveyor belt or steel track moves along the device transporting your split firewood. The machines typically use a small engine to power a hydraulic pump or chain and sprocket which operates the conveyer belt.
What is troughed belt conveyor?
Trough Conveyors are designed to help keep loose or bulk materials in the center of the conveyor. The belt is troughed with rollers, rails, or with a slider bed that the belt conforms to. Trough belts are great for conveying loose or bulk materials, especially if the material is abrasive.
What is troughing angle?
Troughing angle describes the angle the belt forms on the carrying side while running over idler rollers. Belts are troughed to allow the conveyor load and to transport materials. Common troughing angles include 15°, 20°, 25°, 30°, 35° and 40°.
How much is a conveyor belt cost?
General pricing for each conveyor can range from $15,000 up to over $400,000 depending on the size of the conveyor, component requirements and the belt specifications.
What kind of drive does a firewood conveyor have?
Our all-steel firewood conveyor, the 30CHD, comes standard with a hydraulic top drum drive and hydraulic lift. The wood is pulled up the steel trough by 1” square steel cleats attached to the drive chain.
How does a split firewood conveyor Work?
A conveyor belt or steel track moves along the device transporting your split firewood. The machines typically use a small engine to power a hydraulic pump or chain and sprocket which operates the conveyer belt. The small engines don’t require a lot of gas and can usually run for several hours on a single gallon.
Is a firewood conveyor worth the cost?
The cost of the machine probably isn’t worth it. I’m a fan of any tool that makes moving firewood easier, but a professionally built conveyor can cost thousands of dollars. To help offset the cost and reap the benefits of the conveyor system many people choose to create their own conveyor by altering old farm machinery.
What size is a double T Link firewood conveyor?
Our Double T-Link , 27″ Wide, 100% Steel Conveyors are designed to be a 4-Season Conveyor. Below Freezing Temperatures will not reduce your production. These American CLS Built Firewood Conveyors work in all weather conditions and “live outside for decades”. This will be the last Firewood Conveyor you will ever purchase.