Maintain a steady material feed with an FLS apron feeder

Improve material flow

FLS apron feeders provide an efficient and regulated material flow to downstream equipment, ensuring a controlled, stable process without the surges associated with direct truck dump operations. They can also reclaim stored materials, be it from hoppers and silos, or stockpiles. Material is transferred on an evenly moving deck, minimising the risk of blockages, even when handling sticky, wet, or frozen feeds. Volumetrically regulated feed metering is also possible to prevent flooding. The result? Improved process performance for a more sustainable, productive, and lower-maintenance operation.

Long-lasting operation with heavy-duty design

A hydraulic-assisted take-up system maintains facilitates the correct tensioning of chains, eliminating sagging or over-tensioning. This ensures optimal tracking and loading off the rollers, and effectively protects the chains, bearings, and other components. Impact loads are absorbed by a natural material bed on top of the feeder, while heavy-duty impact beams in the feeding area ensure the feeder can handle the toughest conditions. Its heavy-duty design also features manganese steel pans, sealed-and-lubricated (SALT) chain components, and forged alloy steel main shafts.

Tailored to your application

Our apron feeders can be installed wherever a reliable and steady feed or discharge of material is required, or where hard-to-handle materials may cause feeding challenges. Each feeder is custom designed, using standard parts, to fit the application and site conditions, including installation within existing plant footprints. In very challenging applications, a discrete model analysis (DEM) may also be performed to predict material flow and ascertain specific pressures and forces in the system. The drive units may be hydraulic or electromechanical, depending on your needs and preferences.

Ease the maintenance load

We have designed our apron feeders for uninterrupted service, requiring stoppage only for the occasional replacement of wear parts. Worn aprons and chains are easily accessed from the take-up end for quick replacement. Sprocket wheels have bolted-on tooth segments that can be interchanged or replaced. Bearings, chains, and rollers are either lifetime lubricated or come with an automatic lubrication system. The result is a low-maintenance system that will reduce operating cost and extend productivity.