TIREX

MULTIPURPOSE EP-N
SURFACE FEEDER

38123 TRENTO, ITALY - Viale Verona, 200 - Tel. +39 0461 920403 - Fax +39 0461 933391
www.gambarotta.it - gambarotta@gambarotta.it
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EPN LORRY UNLOADER / FEEDER: INTRODUCTION DISCHARGE AREA

Gambarotta Gschwendt presents its EPN rubber-belted apron feeder, purpose built Due to the particular width of the machine, it is
to efficiently carry materials deposited by lorry and minimise spillage in the loading recommended that the downstream conveyor be
area. positioned perpendicular to the axis of the EPN,
This machine has been developed to receive various types of bulk material discharged otherwise it will be necessary to increase the
by lorry, and convey them from the yard to a handling and treatment plant. In contrast height of discharge to enable a narrowing of the
to the high costs associated with a fixed plant and traditional feeder positioned below flow with an inclination of the sides that is suitable
yard level, the EPN simply requires a small ramp in order to position the lorry in the for the type of material being conveyed.
loading area. There is a crossbar installed above the conveyor
chute near the control station which is designed
The EPN, like all conveyors, has the following standard features: to limit the maximum height of the material layer
- a horizontal or slightly inclined idle station suitable for receiving material on the belt as it approaches the discharge point in
discharged by lorry; order to prevent an excessive quantity from being
- an inclined section that conveys the material to a certain height and feeds it fed downstream.
into the plant;
- a drive station that operates the conveyor belt and ensures that the material is
discharged into the handling or treatment plant.
The material is conveyed via a rubber belt, which is supported by sturdy metallic
plates pulled by roller chains. This machine combines the strength of a metallic plate
extractor with the cleanliness of a rubber belt, sealing potential escape points for even
the finest materials.
DRIVE UNITS
The inclined section of the conveyer can be extended to increase temporary storage
The drive for this conveyor/feeder is generally variable
capacity or reach greater discharge heights.
speed and may be one of the following types:
- electro-mechanical with a helical bevel
or a planetary gearbox (see diagram), the
latter being more cost-effective, and a frequency
converter-fed electrical motor;
- hydraulic with a variable capacity pump, hydraulic
piston motor, and reducer or slow motor.

657
450

1700
345 450

1000

ASS
A

E SC
1250

ARI
CO
325

1833
PIEDI DI
200 APPOGGIO

3550
1850
5° max

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50

1800
50
50
593

VARIATIONS TO THE BASIC MODEL

LOADING AREA
Our company is sensitive to machine cleaning issues and has developed this
model to allow the two back wheels of the lorry to be positioned over the rear
of the conveyor, on a sturdy supporting grill capable of bearing the loads exerted
during the initial discharge phase. This integration between lorry and conveyor,
together with the use of a suitable hopper, averts any undesirable loss of material
in the loading area and helps to reduce unloading time, freeing up the lorry in
short space of time.
Since the EPN is a surface machine, any changes to its location can be carried out at low cost. It can easily be
transformed into a mobile machine if equipped with the appropriate wheel groups and towing brackets. This
means that a single machine can be used at various discharge points and at different plants, yielding clear
financial benefits. This kind of versatility is particularly sought-after and valued at ports, for example.
Any powder escapes that occur during the discharge of certain materials can be contained using integrated
cowling on the upper part of the machine, closed via flexible sheeting at the front of the lorry, together with a
flanged opening in the discharge area for connection to the de-dusting filter.