Tubulator Questions

What are the advantages by using a TUBULATOR?

• Up to 40% higher capacity than same belt width with 45 deg trough design
• Totally enclosed for a spill free and dust free transport
• Low maintenance cost with moving parts only at head and tail end
• Low noise level
• Environment friendly – low power consumption

What is free span between supports for a TUBULATOR?

25 m between regular supports and up to 75 m when using Cable towers.

Which type of matrials are suitable to be transported in a TUBULATOR?

See table under "Suitable Bulk Materials"

What is the maximum lump size of the loaded material?

See table under "Suitable Bulk Materials"

What is normal lifetime of the conveyor belts?

40 - 45 000 hours

What is the normal transport speed in a TUBULATOR?

2,5 m/second

What is the maximum length of a TUBULATOR?

It is depending on the capacity and the inclination and has to be calculated for every specific application.

How long is longest conveyor?

502 m

What is the maximum inclination for a TUBULATOR?

Max. inclination with non-frozen material: 15°at loading, 20°at conveying, Max. inclination with frozen material: 6° at loading, 8° at conveying.

Where shall the fans be placed?

Bolted direct on the intermediate sections or placed on ground level via spiral tube ducts

Can the TUBULATOR be curved?

Vertically: Yes, +/- 1 degree per 12 m section
Horisontally: No.

What is the maximum noise level from a TUBULATOR?

Measurments one m from sound source.
Normally ca 68 dB(A) and up to 75 dB(A) at the fan inlet.

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