Beumer showcases apron conveyors for cement plants

First published in bauma Preview - February 6, 2019

The GSZF apron conveyor uses a belt instead of a chain

Beumer Group is showcasing its GSZF robust apron conveyors, which are used in cement plants to transport clinker from the kiln cooling system to the silos.

According to Beumer. the GSZF is a unique apron conveyor in that it uses a belt instead of a chain as traction element which allows higher speeds and a slimmer design while still delivering the same level of performance.

The belt apron conveyor has a speed of up to 0.6 metres per second, meaning it can reach double the conveying speed compared to apron conveyors with a chain. This makes it suited for retrofitting and modernisations. If operators want to increase the kiln capacity for example, they can replace an existing chain apron conveyor with a belt version of the same size – this means double the capacity without having to make any changes to the steel structure or the conveyor bridge.

The cement plants also benefit from a new construction application. Beumer says that the thinner, lighter design of the GSZF reduces costs for steel structure and freight.