Metalfab Inc. APB Volumetric Belt Feeder

Dry Solids Processing Equipment Made Better By Design

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Spin Loader
Volumetric Belt Feeder
CB1 Blender
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Integrated Systems and Subsystems

For highly accurate metering of powders, pellets, and agglomerates

Product Overview

Metalfab’s APB Volumetric Belt Feeder features a ruggedly built, sliding belt assembly designed for highly accurate metering of all types of powders, pellets, and agglomerates. It is exceptionally well suited for feeding of abrasive materials and materials that have a tendency to smear or compress when being fed by a volumetric screw feeder. The APB is also ideal for the high volume requirements of the chemical and food industries.

Features/Benefits
	Accuracy – ±1 to 1-1/2%
	Belt Widths/Lengths – 12˝, 24˝, 36˝ or 48˝ widths and 36˝, 72˝, 108˝, and 144˝ lengths, respectivelys
	Feed Rates – up to 4800 cu. ft./hr.
	Belt Materials – neoprene (standard); HYCAR®, Nordel®, and Viton® also available
	Bearings – sealed and located outboard to prevent contamination; all units equipped with skirtboards and adjustable belt tensioners
	Belt Scrapers – to prevent material buildup on belt surface and ensure complete discharge of material from the belt (standard)

Specifications

Dimensions

Model	Feed Rate Max (cu ft/hr)
APB1-3	400
APB2-6	1200
APB3-9	2400
APB4-12	4600

Model	B.W	B.L	A	C	D	E	F	G	H	J	K	L	HP
APB1-3	12	36	45	37	33	6	3	11	4	11	14	7	1/3
APB2-6	24	72	85	73	68	9	3 1/2	15	6	22-1/2	28	9-1/4	1
APB3-9	36	108	121 -1/2	109	104	9	4 1/2	17	6	34-1/2	41-1/2	10-1/2	1-1/2
APB4-12	48	144	160	145	139	10	7	25	8	46	54	12	2

Operating Characteristics
	Provides highly accurate metering of all types of powders, pellets, and agglomerates
	Rugged design

Specifications
	Construction Carbon steel, carbon steel epoxy coated, 304 or 316 stainless steel
	Drive Available constant speed motors, AC motors with variable frequency control and extended belt lengths available