CDM Systems' glass cullet solution

摘要

CDM Systems has installed a conveyor system that it said has solved a material handling challenge for a glass cullet processor. CDM, which designs and manufactures En-Masse drag chain conveyors and systems, said the new installation safely and effectively delivers glass to a melt-er from a storage silo. The conveyor delivers material at a rate of 16.5 t/h. The system self-meters from the product silo through a variable frequency drive, which varies feed rates from 5.5 to 20.5 t/h. This feature allows the feed rate into the melter to be controlled according to output requirements. A custom-engineered kick-out end flap shuts the conveyor down in event of a material plug. The removable drive shaft assembly minimises maintenance time and the heavy-duty construction, such as ARS steel plate with corrosion-allowance and bolted housing, provides a long service life.