Drag Feeders & Reclaim Feeders

Drag Feeders are well-suited for surface mining operates that need to move free-flowing materials such as coal, lignite, trona, salt, petroleum coke, bauxite, copper and gypsum, while Reclaim Feeders use the same style of feeding to move stockpiled materials. Typically tied into the operation of a downstream conveyor, Drag Feeders and Reclaim Feeders do not require an operate, making them a safe and simple part of the material handling process.

Popular Applications for Drag Feeders & Reclaim Feeders

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Coal

Feeding

Mining

Benefits of McLanahan Drag Feeders and Reclaim Feeders

Heavy-duty fabricated steel side frames are gusseted for rigidity and connected by steel plate cross-members
Decks and chain runs are lined with replaceable abrasion-resistant steel plate
Enclosed return deck to contain leakage
All drives are directly mounted to the head shaft, eliminating chains and shear pins
Mechanical or hydraulic drives available
Available in fixed or variable speed conveyor
Available in single or dual drag design
Engineering-class roller chain and solid alloy steel flight bars sized for the application
Hydraulic chain tensioning
Dry chemical fire suppression available
Manual zoned lubrication standard, with automatic lubrication available
Head and tail shaft assemblies removable as units for easy maintenance
Underspeed control on conveyor
Lubrication banked to common zone for ease of access

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How to Size and Select a Feeder

How to Size and Select a Feeder

Feeders are an important part of any processing circuit. They meter and convey material at a controlled rate into a crusher, sizer, scalper, conveyor or other feeder. They must be correctly sized to achieve maximum throughput and optimum uptime. Download this guide for tips on how to size and select a Feeder for your application.

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