Chain and flight conveyors

Typical applications for this type of conveyor are in the heavy duty areas of mining or minerals processing or power generation. Their simple geometry and robust nature make them ideal for handling materials such as hot cement, clinker and ash or wet mineral ores, coal and grain. Construction materials may be malleable iron or hardened steel for heavier duties. 

The shear zone can be chosen to lie within the bulk which will leave a layer of dead material on the trough bottom. This may protect the surface of the trough, however, may 

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