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Low Level Feeder features:

Able to feed material into the downstream process in a regulated manner
Controls the discharge of the tipping truck
Receives and stores single and multiple loads
Unlike apron feeders, there is no opportunity for spillage

A Focus on Quality

The Low Level Feeder is designed from the ground up with quality in mind. Its strong yet lightweight construct makes use of rolled hollow sections and 6mm steel plates, and its conveying chain consists of high tensile steel with solid stud and bush connections and hardened rollers. The chain runners are manufactured from wear resistant manganese or impact resistant rollers.

Cost Efficient

Cost efficiency is a major benefit of the Low Level Feeder. It can be delivered fully assembled and tested for fast and simple installation, and the system eliminates the need for ground excavations or expensive civil engineering projects. Its modular design form enables the unit to be tailored to precise client requirements, ensuring that the unit is perfectly suited to its task.

Highly Functional

There is no need to compromise with the Low Level Feeder – its enhanced functionality handles most jobs with ease. The unit's variable speed discharge rates allow it to synchronise with most truck turnaround requirements, and it can manage capacities in excess of 500 tonnes per hour.

Intelligent Solutions to Common Problems

Transmin's Low Level Feeder is designed to solve a number of problems that regular bulk intake devices experience. The unit can handle dry materials with minimal dust creation, and cohesive and wet materials may be managed without bridging, due to the generous width of the machine and the fact that the action of the belt moves the material in an 'en-masse' manner. Spillage is also avoided by skirting the belt along its whole length and the incorporation of a primary cleaner at the head. Two configurations are available, both of which can be provided with section lengths to suit the application:

Horizontal Inclined (HI) – The unit incorporates a low-level horizontal inlet and feed section followed by an inclined section. This configuration is particularly suitable where space is restricted.

Straight Inclined (SI) – The unit is configured as a straight inclined machine without a bend, which can in some circumstances be a more cost effective solution than a Horizontal Inclined unit.

Optional Features

The Low Level Feeder is suitable for a broad range of materials and feeding rates, however with some materials extra features may be required to promote even feed-out of the machine; these include:

'Load Regulating Gate' – an adjustable gate positioned in the inlet area to control the load depth of the material on the belt.

'Even Feeder' – a rotating device positioned at the discharge end to promote even feeding of the load off the end of the machine. This feature is recommended for cohesive materials or where the belt speed is extremely low.