HiWay Disc Conveyors

Mechanics

Mechanical conveyors are used to conveying various types of powders and granules to one or several points in a circuit. They consist of elbows connected by tubes, inside which runs a cable or chain with plastic discs.

The cable/chain engages in sprockets on the elbows and is pulled into the pipes. The system has a drive unit with an automatic cable/chain tensioning system. The discs mechanically drag the product at the speed of the rope/chain.

The product is discharged by gravity through manually or automatically operated valves, mounted along the conveying pipeline.

The low energy consumption, the tightness of the system, the possibility of conveying products with different densities and the easy integration even in existing systems make the system economical, efficient, reliable, versatile and respectful of the environment.

Aero-mechanics

The aero-mechanical conveyors/elevators are designed to handle powdered or granulated products. The system consists of a cable with inserted discs circulating inside a tube between two or three special wheels equipped with toothed crowns.

Plastic discs attached to the cable at regular intervals create discreet air pockets as they travel down the tube. It is conveyed with the minimum of degradation and separation.

The high linear speed imparted to the discs favors the displacement of air and the consequent fluidization of the material, achieving lower energy consumption and considerable yields.

The discharge of the product is achieved by centrifugal action: the product comes out of a discharge end, while the air is recirculated through the return tube.

Aero-mechanical elevators/conveyors are economical, efficient and versatile.