Bucket conveyor system - WMW
Logistics solution for all requirements
WMW overhead dump conveyors are an economical logistics solution for the internal transport of bulk materials. As a general rule, they are an indispensable auxiliary to the rational transport of such substances. Bucket conveyor system, also known as concrete bus, is tailored to specific requirements and designed as a comprehensive system. The customer can then see, right from the design stage, how the dump conveyor will fit into the overall concept.
WMW overhead dump conveyors have a structure established according to a simple modular system. This allows them to be optimally adapted to the individual needs of their customers.
Different systems
It is a compact component that is “suspended” in front of the trolley. Its design depends on the use. Transmission of forces on the running rails is done by friction wheel with a cylindrical Vulkollan bandage. This results in an extremely short stopping distance and high starting accuracy.
Trolleys are differentiated according to two systems:
- Bottom-discharge bucket (segment bucket)
- Rotary tank bucket (tilting bucket)
System is chosen on the basis of practical application. As a general rule, both trolley systems are available as one-rail or two-rail tracks.
Moving railroad switch
It has an entrance section and up to three exit sections. The switch is moved on the target section before entering the trolley. It is not necessary to stop the trolley when it is in the switch. Movement is carried out by means of one or two pneumatic cylinders.
Advantage: a precise end-of-stroke position and a clean, smooth passage on the rail edges.
Parallel movement
It is to be used for different requirements:
- With filling hopper as an alternative to the double rail end cap on single rail tracks
- For changing complete carriages to another running rail section
- As a cross-track at unloading and filling sites that are not otherwise accessible
Modular components
Other modular components may be required for the efficient operation of a dump conveyor system. Here are some of them:
- Mobile storage silos
- Stationary storage silos of different designs
- Dumpster lifts
- Transmission hopper
- Transmission slides
- Double hoppers
- Double rail tip