ASTEC 40 Series - Head, Tail, and Frame

IB-2003
S
eries 40 Trans
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ite -
S
tationary
C
onveyor
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Introduction to the Series 40 Conveyor
The following is a
brief description of the
conveyor’s basic parts and
function.
Head End
Tail End
The head end is the discharge
end and often the drive end
of the conveyor. It utilizes
a vulcanized rubber lagged
pulley for maximum conveyor
belt grip.
The tail end is the end at which
material is loaded and utilizes
a self cleaning wing type pulley
which clears excess material.
Frame
The conveyor frame is a
lattice frame design providing
exceptional strength to support
the conveyor and its load. It is
a fi xture welded frame.