How to choose the hopper for the plate chain elevator?

1、 Select hopper type based on material characteristics

Deep hopper: The hopper has a large depth and a small slope on the front wall, suitable for conveying loose and flowable powder or granular materials such as cement and coal powder. Its advantage lies in the large loading capacity, and the material slides naturally by gravity during unloading, reducing residue.

Shallow hopper: The hopper has a small depth and a large front wall slope, making it suitable for conveying materials with high humidity and viscosity that are prone to clumping, such as wet sand, clay, etc. The shallow bucket design can prevent materials from remaining in the hopper and ensure thorough unloading.

Triangle bucket: with guide groove, suitable for conveying heavy, block shaped, and highly abrasive materials. The guide groove design can guide the smooth unloading of materials and reduce wear and tear.

2、 Determine hopper specifications based on conveying requirements

Capacity increase: Select hopper specifications that can meet the actual needs of the production line and meet the conveying capacity. For example, the NE series plate chain hoist covers 11 specifications from NE15 to NE800, with a lifting capacity range of 15-800m 3/h, which can be selected according to specific needs.

Lifting height: Consider the height of the material that needs to be lifted and choose the appropriate hopper and elevator model. Different models of elevators have differences in lifting height, and the selection should be based on actual working conditions.

Operating speed: Select the appropriate operating speed based on material characteristics and conveying requirements. For example, the operating speed of the NE30 hoist is 27m/min, while other models mostly operate at 35m/min.