APB Belt Feeder


APB Volumetric Belt Feeders

For highly accurate metering of powders, pellets, and agglomerates

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 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, respectively
  • Feed Rates: up to 5,800 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)
  • Motor: AC Variable Frequency drive is standard. Options available.

Operating Characteristics

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

Specifications

Dimensions

Product Specs
Model Feed Rate Max (cu ft/hr)
APB1-3 400
APB206 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

Construction

  • Carbon steel, carbon steel with special coatings, 304 or 316 stainless steel

Drive

  • Available constant speed motors, AC motors with variable frequency control and extended belt lengths available
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