Standard Apron and Pan Conveyors

• This is a very durable unit engineered and produced by Ward Industrial Equipment for appropriate bulk material handling applications. The Standard Duty Apron Conveyor is available in widths ranging from 18" to 36" (18", 24", 30", and 36").
• Standard Duty Apron Feeders:
• Ward apron feeds, utilizing the same components as the apron conveyors, are designed for installation under storage bins to control the flow of materials. The leak-proof apron design prevents spillage of materials.
• Drive: Standard drives consist of T.E.F.C. Motor, V-Belt Drive, Worm Gear Reducer and Roller Chain Drive to the Drive Shaft. Each unit is supplied with the required guards.
• Aprons, Chains and Attachments: The leak-proof apron design allows this unit to handle most bulk materials including hot castings on inclines of up to 25 degrees. Pans are normal supplied in 3/16" or 1/4" thickness in steel plate.
• The steel aprons are mounted on 2 strands of 6" pitch steel chain with M-14 attachments. Thru rods are equipped with hardened cast iron rollers and bushings, which are attached to the chains by ductile iron saddles.
• Shaft Assembles: These assemblies consist of alloy steel shafting mounted on Roller Bearing equipped Pillow Blocks. Hardened Tooth Steel Sprockets, 12" PD are mounted on the Drive to Tail Shaft.
• Support Frame: All units are mounted on a heavy duty brace steel frame with apron assemblies that run on Angle Tracks fitted with replaceable wear bars.
• Head Drive: The drive is protected from damaging overloads with shear pin hubs or torque limiting devices depending on the application.
• Tail Take-ups: A medium duty set of screw take-ups are supplied as standard, with options available for hydraulic take-ups.