• PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
The Transfer Point Kit can be assembled prior to installation or assembled during scheduled downtime .
To address these problems , the chute sections are 1 ) delivered in a single crate with every component for assembly included , 2 ) able to be assembled prior to the shutdown and installation , saving time and money , and 3 ) fully modular , making future changes easy without expensive construction projects .
The transfer point system accommodates belt widths of 18-72in ( 450-1 800mm ) and an internal chute width of 9-59in ( 228- 1 498mm ). Each modular section is either 4ft ( 1.21m ) or 6ft ( 1.82m ) long and constructed of mild steel , 304 stainless steel or 316 stainless steel , with a thickness of 0.25in ( 6.35mm ), 0.5in ( 12.7mm ) or 0.75 ( 19.0 mm ) to accommodate a wide variety of materials and conditions .
The taller loading zone controls air turbulence and connects to both the drop chute and settling zone . When cargo hits a belt with great velocity , fines and lumps splash up the sides of the belt . Without a properly sealed enclosure , the material will spill underneath the conveyor , creating a hazard , restricting access and fouling other
components . The settling zone follows the loading zone and helps mitigate dust emissions . Dust is collected , mechanically filtered or settled back into the cargo stream prior to leaving the stilling zone and continuing as a conventional open-air conveyor .
Listed under a single part number , the kit includes a chutewall weldment , wearliner assembly , wearliner plate , outer chute supports , top cover , tail panel / clamp / rubber sheet , installation hardware and an owner ’ s manual . The skirt seal is sold separately , since it is a single piece that runs the entire length of the chute and skirting is the most frequently replaced wear part in most transfer points .
The Martin Transfer Point Kit installation is covered under the Absolutely No Excuses Guarantee as long as a Martin Engineering technician is involved in the installation process . Although assembly instructions are clear and easy to follow , another benefit of involving a factory-trained Martin expert is that customers who have ordered the kit have experienced a significant reduction in assembly and installation time . Moreover , once the system is started up and tested , there is a knowledgeable person on-hand to offer advice on adjustments to ensure optimum performance .
“ After installation , Martin Territory managers or partner distributors are available to offer support ,” Mueller added . •
The system can be prebuilt prior to installation for reduced system downtime .
Modular Transfer Point Kit can be easily modified to adapt to changes in production .
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