Powerflow Conveyors | Specifications

The following information is provided as a guide to assist the designer in evaluating the operating characteristics and drive requirements for various conveying applications. It is not intended to provide overall engineering for those not thoroughly familiar with the basic of en masse conveying.

We recommend that all design criteria be presented to factory engineers for evaluation and recommendations.

Conveying Speeds
In general, the maximum recommended chain speed is 180 FPM. Total conveyor life increases rapidly as this speed is reduced. Severe duty service conveyors should be limited to approximately 120 FPM or less.

Capacities
When flood feeding (see Figure 1) the capacity is exactly that of the design tables shown here. In this condition the conveyor is 100% full and capacity is adjusted by regulating the conveyor speed.
When the input is controlled (see Figure 2) the conveyor should be run at 105% of the maximum capacity that can be input. This will assure enough capacity within the conveyor housing to eliminate the possibility of material backup or plugging.