What is a slat conveyor?

What is a slat conveyor?

Slat conveyors consist of endless chains, driven by electric motors operating through reduction gears and sprockets, with attached spaced slats to carry objects that would damage a belt because of sharp edges or heavy weights.

What is a slat line?

Slat conveyors use a slat and chain system to move components along an assembly line. Therefore they are one of the most commonly used types of conveyor for moving parts along and assembly line while the work is being performed.

How do vibrating conveyors work?

The vibrating conveyor moves upwards at a sinusoidal angle in the direction of transport. With each forward feed it lifts the material depending on the cast parameter and pushes it in the desired direction. During reverse, the material remains motionless due to its inertia and the downwards direction of the conveyor.

What is overhead conveyor?

Overhead conveyors are unique from other conveyor types in that they operate above – or over – the head of both workers and other equipment. They maximize conveyance by utilizing unused overhead space, and do so via a revolving, endless loop of chain within a rigid track, or a straight run of trollies.

What is shaker conveyor?

Shaker Conveyor is a conveyor consisting of a length of metal troughs, with suitable supports, to which a reciprocating motion is imparted by drives. Shaker conveyors were originally designed for and are still commonly used in the stamping industry to remove scrap from automatic, progressive stamping dies.

How does a feeder work?

The force of gravity influences these parts to shift direction, causing them to move down or laterally. Simultaneously, vibration is employed to trigger the material’s movement. In response, the material on the feeder moves in imperceivable tiny hops or jumps. Think of the material skipping along the feeder.

How does a magnetic conveyor work?

Magnetic belt conveyors are created by placing permanent ceramic magnets in the bed of a standard conveyor. These magnets can hold ferrous, or iron-containing, parts and run as any industrial conveyor should run. The magnets are placed with precision, providing the perfect magnetic holding power for these parts.

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