Easily handle abrasive materials with a HAB feeder

Delivering heavy-duty, reliable performance

The hybrid apron belt feeder’s heavy-duty construction incorporates conventional conveyor belting, which is bolted to aprons pans. The chain design features double-mounting flanges for effective load distribution while dual carry rollers per chain link ensure low rolling resistance and effective support of the flight bar system. Combined with a reinforced loading deck, bumper flight support bar to absorb loading forces, and robust apron flights, HAB feeders are built to withstand large impact loading forces over long periods of operation.

Simple, cost-effective operation and maintainance

The plug-and-play design only requires a power source to run. The low-profile horizontal loading deck allows different loading methods, including direct- and side-truck tipping, front-end loading, and dozing. Access hatches ease maintenance of the deck, chains, belts and apron flight bars, while automatic lubrication ensures consistent lubrication of the bearings and onboard power sockets further assist maintenance personnel. Spillage protection eliminates the need for extra equipment, such as dribble belts, providing an additional reduction in operating complexity and cost.

Compact, modular design supports operational flexibility

Fully modular, the HAB feeder can be installed anywhere in material handling and feeding facilities, e.g., close to a stockpile, with minimal site preparation. Typically, the feeder is bolted to a flat concrete slab foundation or a compacted area of a stockyard. Semi-mobility facilitates onsite relocation using standard stockyard equipment; optional wheels or skids assist in relocation. All ancillary equipment is installed onboard, including the transformer and motor control centre.

Optimised feeding of downstream processes

FLS HAB feeders provide a consistent and controlled flow of material to downstream equipment, without the surging typically associated with direct truck dump operations. This supports improved process stability, optimising the productivity and efficiency of downstream equipment, while reducing equipment wear and consequently maintenance costs and downtime.