Tracked Feeder

Apron Feeders are a type of mechanical feeder used to transfer material to a crusher or other downstream equipment at an even rate. They are generally used to feed primary crushers but can be used in primary, secondary and tertiary applications as:

• Primary feeder
• Primary crusher discharge feeder
• Stock feeder
• Rail unloading feeder
• Storage bin feeder

These types of feeders are ideal for handling very hard, abrasive and tough materials that are beyond the scope of other feeders. Designed to withstand extreme impact loading, Apron Feeders can handle larger material pellets and both small and large capacities.

Apron Feeders are preferred for a variety of reasons, including:

• Apron Feeders can handle extremely small and extremely large capacities beyond the capacity of other feeder types.
• Apron Feeders can withstand extreme impact loading beyond the capacity of other feeder types.
• Apron Feeders provide the most accurate feed rate of all feeders.
• Apron Feeders can measure many wet or dry materials such as minerals, aggregates and recycling in a variety of sizes and shapes.
• Apron Feeders have the longest service life of all feeder types, requiring the least maintenance.

Although Apron Feeders accept direct material loads, they usually receive the unloaded material via a bunker. They can operate horizontally or inclined to save space and/or reduce the height requirements of the hopper.

The Apron Feeder is the most robust feeder under 24/7 operation in the mining industry with years of maintenance periods.