Benefits of Continental Sandwich Conveyors

What is the main advantage of using standard conveyor hardware in the HAC system?

Interchangeability of components and fast replacement of parts (correct)

Low maintenance costs

High conveying speeds

Ability to achieve lifts beyond 1000 ft.

How do standard components in the HAC facilitate high conveying speeds?

By ensuring interchangeability and fast replacement of parts (correct)

By allowing the use of steel cord or aramid fiber belts

By enabling lifts beyond 1000 ft.

By making belts and hardware available in sizes up to 120 inches wide

What feature allows continuous cleaning by belt scrapers or plows on the conveyor belts?

High conveying speeds

Lifts beyond 1000 ft.

Standard, smooth surface belts (correct)

Ability to achieve capacities greater than 15,000 tons per hour

Why are lifts beyond 1000 ft. achievable with standard fabric belts on the HAC?

Standard, smooth surface belts Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the HAC lend itself to multi-module conveying systems?

By being mounted on rails, rubber tired, or crawler type transporters Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the mobility options for High Angle Conveyors (HAC)?

They may be equipped with walking feet for optimal mobility Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of high angle conveying systems according to the text?

Capable of angles exceeding 45 degrees without excessive wear Signup and view all the answers

How does the sandwich conveyor system contribute to flexibility in conveyor planning and operation?

Allows for multi-module conveying systems or high single run systems Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of smooth surfaced belts in terms of cleaning and repair according to the text?

They allow continuous cleaning by belt scrapers or plows Signup and view all the answers

Why do spillage-free operations occur along the length of the conveyor?

Well-centered loading and ample belt edge distance Signup and view all the answers

What options are available for mounting high angle conveying modules according to the text?

Rails, rubber tire transporters, or crawler type transporters Signup and view all the answers

Why are steel cord belts suitable for single run lifts to approximately 900 feet?

Because they provide lifts to 900 feet without excessive wear Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of power transfer in the POCKETLIFT system?

Achieved by two narrow steel cord belts connected with rigid triangular cross bars Signup and view all the answers

How does the Continental HAC technology ensure the easy conveyance of bulk solids?

Through fully-equalized pressing mechanism securing material toward the center of the belt Signup and view all the answers

What enables the Continental HAC system to eliminate relative movement between material and belts?

Fully-equalized pressing mechanism Signup and view all the answers

How does the POCKETLIFT system allow for assembly and disassembly of conveying components?

Individually, due to fabric reinforced rubber pockets bolted at the center of cross bars Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the Continental HAC system is responsible for gently sealing the belt edges together?

Pressing components Signup and view all the answers

Why does the HAC system not confront materials but rather conform to surface shapes?

To eliminate high local forces on materials Signup and view all the answers