Mechanical conveyors: Eight questions and answers
Mechanical conveyors are available in an enormous variety of types, including belt conveyors, bucket elevators, tubular conveyors using chains or cables and discs, drag (en masse) conveyors, screw and flexible screw conveyors, vibratory and reciprocating conveyors, and others. Different types can be stationary or portable and can serve purposes in addition to conveying, such as heating or cooling, screening, and accumulating. This article sheds light on frequently asked questions about mechanical conveyors by using information from past Powder and Bulk Engineering articles.