Sandvik Construction‘s WE6000i telescopic chute, launched at Hillhead 2016, was developed to be fed by conveyors with a belt width of less than 31.5 in.
The chute’s unique features minimize dust emissions and boost the operational efficiency of sites, the company says. Using a telescopic chute reduces stockpile segregation and improves product quality.
A key feature that enables the chute to provide benefits is a vacuum that is created inside the chute by the material flow, reducing the requirement for filtration systems, according to Sandvik.
The WE6000i can be used in a variety of areas and applications, Sandvik adds, with the chute itself being of a simple and rugged design. The chute possesses a good ratio between minimum and maximum length, with the number of conical chute segments varying depending on the height of the stockpile and that of the feed conveyor.
The chute can be operated from the control panel, via a programmable logic controller with automatic level sensor, or manually via remote control. The chute senses its height above the material stockpile and automatically adjusts, minimizing the risk of dust emissions. In addition, the wire winches are equipped with limit switches.