PowerFeeder material conveying concept

The large receiving hopper with a capacity of 15 t quickly takes the mix on board without losses. The powerful, hydraulically-powered conveyor belt and the augers with a diameter of 300 mm transport the mix onwards. The high-performance conveying concept combined with the large receiving hopper makes it possible to unload a truck carrying 25 t of mix completely in just 60 seconds.

The coloured markings on the material hopper and push-rollers make the material transfer process easier, particularly in the dark. The offset and the additional seals in the inlet area furthermore prevent loss of material and soiling of the conveyor.

Precise control and special centring aids ensure that the conveyor remains centred, even when paving on a cross slope. Furthermore, the trough-shaped belt ensures stable, mix-friendly conveying and prevents mechanical segregation. This prevents loss of material and reduces wear on components.

Optimum control of the conveyor belt heating reliably maintains the mix at temperature and counteracts adhesion of the material. The belt temperature is measured and controlled by a sensor. Even critical mixes such as low-temperature asphalt can thus be conveyed without temperature losses.

Outstanding flexibility for the MT 3000-5 Offset: in addition to the primary conveyor, the offset PowerFeeder has a long slewing conveyor. This can be slewed by up to 55° to the right and left for transferring mix from the side or for hot-to-hot paving. The maximum lateral offset from the PowerFeeder to the centre of the discharge point is therefore 3.50 m. The slewing conveyor can be raised by 23° from the horizontal to a discharge height of 3.60 m. As a further option, this can even be increased to 3.90 m. This allows, for example, best possible transfer of mix to an InLine Pave train or to a paver with a large extra material hopper.