Belt Conveyor Unloads Grain Bins Without Damaging The Crop

Belt Conveyor Unloads Grain Bins Without Damaging The Crop GRAIN HANDLING Conveyors 25-2-26 Anyone who grows soybeans, edible beans or seed crops will be interested in this new tubular belt conveyor that's designed to "gently" unload grain bins. Introduced at the recent Canadian International farm equipment show in Toronto, it consists of a 10-in. wide rubber belt inside an 8-in. steel tube. The belt is chain-driven by a 2 hp electric motor (it can also be hydraulic or pto-driven). The top of the tube has high capacity sump openings for fast unloading. "It virtually eliminates damage to the crop during unloading," says Neil Scholten, County Line Equipment, Palmerston, Ontario. "It's much easier on the crop than conventional augers with steel flighting and even air vacuum systems, which have air locks that can cause seed damage. The belt moves at up to 400 ft. per minute. At that speed it moves about 3/4 tons or 1,700 to 1,800 bu. per hour. Belt speed can be adjusted by using different sprocket sizes. Belt tension can be adjusted at either end of the conveyor by simply loosening a fly nut. All parts on the unit, including the belt, are widely available and can be easily replaced. Replacement belts sell for about $100. "We can make the conveyor in lengths to fit any size bin. The tube seals tight against the bin wall, so it won't affect aeration fans." The conveyor is shipped fully assembled and ready to install. A model designed for a 24-ft. dia. bin sells for $2,000 to $2,500. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, County Line Equipment, Ltd., Rt. 2, Palmerston, Ontario, Canada N0G 2P0 (ph 519 343-2483; fax 4560).

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