Apron feeders consist of a chassis chain, rollers and tail wheels, similar to the tracks on a bulldozer. The two undercarriages are placed side by side and connected by heavy-duty track bars. The chain links are sealed to prevent material penetration and wear on the system. Due to their structure, apron feeders are more suitable for heavy-duty projects and can handle rocks up to 600mm and above.
A belt feeder is a feeder that operates using a single endless hardened rubber belt, a drive drum, an idler drum, and multiple rollers. This system allows material, typically less than 300mm, to be conveyed over longer distances at higher speeds. However, belt feeders wear out much faster and don’t take as much shock as apron feeders, and are suited to applications where there may be more liquid runoff.
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