Oscillating Conveyor

OSCILLATING CONVEYORS are utilized to convey sand or other granular particles at a desired rate. The conveyor is generally placed under a vibrating shakeout or a grid to eliminate direct handling of hot sand by the belt conveyor. In the process of reciprocation, the oscillating conveyor cools the hot sand to some extent which increases the life of the return sand conveyor belt.

CONSTRUCTION

The equipment comprises a metallic trough carried on inclined arms which are fitted with rubber bushes to handle the reciprocating motion of the trough. The oscillating motion of the trough is achieved via specially designed inclined arms and an eccentric shaft driven by a motor through V-belts.

OPERATION

The eccentric shaft is mounted on anti-friction bearings and has V-pulleys at both ends with weights on them to counteract the unbalancing force. The rotation of the eccentric shaft provides a forward and backward motion to a connecting arm attached to the trough through a rubberized pin. A retaining spring assembly at the back of the trough absorbs shock load.