Description
Stable Feeding Starts at the Hopper
The Dasen Mining Heavy-Duty Apron Feeder is designed to withdraw and convey coarse, heavy and abrasive bulk materials from hoppers or bins at a controlled, continuous rate. It is commonly installed ahead of primary crushing, screening and mineral processing equipment, where reliable material flow is essential to keep the plant operating steadily.
In mining applications, this equipment is generally known as an apron feeder. It may also be referred to as a heavy-duty chain plate feeder or plate feeder. Compared with ordinary belt feeders, an apron feeder is better suited to material with large lump size, high bulk density, sharp edges and strong impact loads.
Applications
- ROM ore feeding below coarse ore bins and receiving hoppers
- Controlled feeding to jaw crushers, gyratory crushers and hammer crushers
- Transfer of large, dense or abrasive rocks and mineral ore
- Gold, copper, lead-zinc, chrome, manganese, tin, tungsten and tantalum-niobium ore projects
- Mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, cement and aggregate operations
- New plant construction, capacity expansion and feeding-system upgrades
How the Apron Feeder Works
The motor transfers power through a coupling and reducer to the drive sprocket shaft. The drive sprockets engage with the chain, pulling the connected apron pans in a continuous conveying motion.
The loaded pans are supported by carrying rollers installed on the feeder frame. A take-up device maintains proper chain tension and sprocket engagement during operation. As the apron pans move beneath the hopper outlet, material is discharged at a controlled rate to the downstream process.
Key Benefits
Built Around Practical Operating Needs
- High Load Capacity
A robust chain-and-pan structure is suitable for heavy ore, large rock and high-impact loading conditions below mine hoppers. - Controlled, Continuous Feed
Stable feeder speed helps regulate the material flow to crushers and other downstream equipment, reducing sudden load fluctuations. - Positive Sprocket Drive
Sprocket and chain engagement provides a dependable drive method for demanding conveying duty and helps maintain stable tracking. - Wear-Resistant Design
Apron pans, chains, sprockets and supporting components can be selected according to ore size, abrasiveness and impact level. - Configurable for Your Plant
Feeder width, length, speed, drive power, pan design and control configuration can be matched to the process and site layout. - Easy Process Integration
The feeder can be integrated with crushing, grinding, screening, gravity separation, flotation or leaching circuits.
Why Dasen Mining
More Than Equipment Supply
A feeder must match the ore characteristics and the performance of the complete processing plant. Dasen Mining combines equipment manufacturing with mineral processing design and on-site project support to help customers select a feeding solution that fits the actual operating conditions.
- Equipment selection based on ore and process requirements
- Support for crushing and mineral processing plant layout
- Integration with Dasen Mining beneficiation solutions
- Manufacturing, installation, commissioning and technical support
Selection Factors
What We Need to Size Your Feeder
Proper apron feeder selection depends on more than required tonnage. Please share the following information with our engineering team:
- Ore type, bulk density and abrasiveness
- Maximum material lump size and particle-size distribution
- Required capacity in tonnes per hour
- Hopper outlet dimensions and material head load
- Feeding distance, installation angle and site layout
- Downstream equipment and required speed-control method
Need an Apron Feeder for Your Mining Project?
Send us your ore type, required capacity, maximum feed size, hopper drawing and mine location. Dasen Mining will recommend a suitable heavy-duty apron feeder configuration for your crushing or mineral processing plant.
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