Apron Feeder Chain

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Introduction

The Apron Feeder Chain, also often referred to as the Apron Conveyor Chain or Pan Conveyor Chain, is the core component of the Apron Feeder. It is an extremely sturdy conveyor chain, composed of a series of interconnected forged chain links, with Pans installed on them. These material trays together form a continuous, track-like load-bearing surface, which can smoothly and controllably convey various bulk materials.

Unlike traditional belt conveyors, plate feeders and their heavy duty feeder chains are specifically designed to handle materials that belts cannot handle: for example, materials with high temperatures, large sizes, sharp edges or strong abrasiveness. It is driven by sprockets, providing extremely high torque at a relatively low speed, ensuring precise control and stability of material flow. This is crucial for optimizing the working efficiency of downstream equipment such as crushers and screens.

AF Series Technical Specifications and Comprehensive Customized Services

We offer a range of standardized Apron Feeder Chain products to meet most common needs. The following are the common conveyor sizes of the AF series for reference to help you make an initial selection:

Pan Width	Max. Speed	Max. Conveyor Capacity	Max. Conveyor Length
800 mm	0.25 m/s	15 m³/h	15 m
1000 mm	0.25 m/s	20 m³/h	20 m
1200 mm	0.2 m/s	20 m³/h	20 m
1400 mm	0.2 m/s	20 m³/h	20 m
1600 mm	0.15 m/s	20 m³/h	20 m
1800 mm	0.15 m/s	20 m³/h	20 m
2000 mm	0.15 m/s	20 m³/h	20 m

However, we are well aware that every project is unique. As your partner in Australia, GBC is not merely a seller of products, but also a provider of solutions. We work closely with the engineering team of Ever-power to provide comprehensive custom apron feeder chain for mining. Whether you need specific chain pitches, non-standard tray widths, special materials (such as heat-resistant steel or stainless steel), or apron feeder Chain designs for specific OEM equipment, we can tailor the most suitable solution for you. Please contact our technical experts immediately to discuss your specific needs.

GBC Ever-power AF Series: Outstanding Performance Designed for the Harsh Working Conditions in Australia

The industrial environment in Australia places extremely high demands on equipment. The Ever-power AF series Apron Feeder Chain supplied by GBC is precisely designed to address these challenges. Our products are renowned for their extremely robust structure, superior processing capacity, and outstanding ability to handle heavy, abrasive or large-sized materials.
The compatibility of the equipment and the convenience of replacement are equally important. Therefore, all mining feeder chains designed and produced by Ever-power can serve as OEM replacements for major mainstream brand equipment. This means that you can easily upgrade to a GBC solution with superior performance and longer lifespan without having to make expensive modifications to your existing equipment, achieving seamless integration and performance improvement. Choosing GBC means choosing a heavy duty feeder chain solution tailored for the Australian operating conditions, which combines reliability and economic benefits.

Core Advantage

When you choose the Ever-power AF series Apron Feeder Chain provided by GBC, what you are investing in is not just a spare part, but a sophisticated engineering solution that can enhance your overall operational efficiency. Its outstanding performance stems from the pursuit of perfection in every detail.

Superior Load-Bearing and Impact Resistance

When ore is directly dumped from the unloading bin of a truck or crusher onto the feeder, a huge impact force is generated. The Apron Feeder Chain of the AF series adopts the forging link (Drop forged link) technology. This process forms the metal by high-temperature hammering, making the internal grain structure denser and streamlined. Compared with cast or welded chain links, forged chain links have higher tensile strength and fatigue resistance, can easily withstand high-intensity impact loads, and effectively prevent chain link deformation or breakage.

Extended Lifespan and Durability

We are well aware that every time the machine stops to replace the chain, it means a high cost. Therefore, extending the service life is the core goal of the AF series design.

Selected high-quality steel: All chains are made of high-quality, high-strength alloy steel that has been strictly screened, ensuring the outstanding quality and durability of the products from the source.
Longer service life: The precise heat treatment process and optimized design make the service life of the AF series chains far exceed industry standards, thereby significantly reducing the replacement frequency and long-term maintenance costs.
Heavy-duty reinforced material tray: The material tray can be optionally made of manganese steel or cast steel and is designed with reinforcing ribs. Manganese steel has excellent work hardening properties. When subjected to impact and wear, its surface hardness will significantly increase, thus demonstrating outstanding wear resistance and making it highly suitable for processing hard ores.

Low Maintenance, High Efficiency

Maintenance is a challenging task in a working environment filled with dust and debris. The AF series Apron Feeder Chain minimizes maintenance requirements through a unique design.

Self-lubricating design: The key friction parts of the chain (such as pins and sleeves) adopt self-lubricating materials or designs, which can maintain a low-friction state during long-term operation, eliminating the need for frequent manual lubrication and reducing maintenance workload.
Sealed design: A precise sealed design can effectively prevent abrasive particles such as sand, soil and dust from entering the interior of the chain link, protecting the pin shaft and sleeve from wear. This is the key to extending the service life of the chain and ensuring smooth operation.

Key Application Areas

The Ever-power AF series Apron Feeder Chain provided by GBC is powerful and versatile, and is an indispensable key device in many heavy industrial fields in Australia. Its robust design makes it an ideal choice for the following application scenarios:

Mining Industry: As the core mining feeder chain, it is widely used for the front-end feeding of primary crushers, processing iron ore, coal, gold ore, bauxite, nickel ore and copper ore directly mined from mines. It can withstand the huge impact force generated when large mine cars dump materials.
Cement Plants: It is used to convey raw materials such as limestone, clinker and gypsum from silos to mills or kilns. These materials usually have high temperatures and high abrasiveness, which poses extremely high requirements for the heat resistance and wear resistance of the chain.
Quarrying and Aggregate Processing: In a quarry, the pan conveyor chain is responsible for evenly feeding the large rocks after blasting to the main crusher, which is the first key process in the production of sand and gravel aggregates.
Recycling Facilities: Used for handling large pieces of construction waste, industrial waste or scrap metal, their sturdy structure can resist damage caused by sharp and irregular materials.
Power Generation: In some thermal power plants or biomass power plants, it is used to transport fuels such as coal or wood chips.

Product Review

Aiden Clarke, Mining Operations Manager	Ethan Carter, Quarry Foreman	Olivia Reed, Maintenance Engineer
The Apron Feeder Chain has truly transformed our mining operations. It effortlessly manages the abrasive ore, showing minimal signs of wear even after prolonged use. The chain links are incredibly sturdy, and the built – in lubrication keeps it running with barely any noise. Since we installed it, our uptime has shot up by around 18%. It’s an excellent choice for any heavy – duty mining setup.	This apron feeder chain has completely lived up to, if not surpassed, our expectations at the quarry. It moves large rocks with ease, never getting jammed or slipping. The design of the chain allows for quick and simple inspections and cleaning, which is a huge plus in our dusty work environment. We’ve also noticed a significant drop in energy consumption compared to the old model we used to have, and that’s a big cost – saver for us.	As a maintenance engineer, I’m thoroughly impressed with the Apron Feeder Chain’s durability. We’ve been using it in our recycling facility for several months, and it’s holding up remarkably well against the constant impact of scrap materials. The self – cleaning feature of the chain is a real lifesaver; it prevents the buildup of debris, which means we don’t have to clean and maintain it as often as we used to.

Why Choose GBC as Your Apron Feeder Chain Provider?

When choosing key equipment suppliers, product quality, technical support and local services are equally important. Choosing GBC means you will enjoy comprehensive protection.

Local Expertise and Support: GBC is based in Australia, and our team understands the specific needs and challenges of the local market. We can offer timely on-site consultation, technical support and after-sales service to ensure that your problems can be responded to and resolved promptly.
Guaranteed EverPOWER Quality: As an officially authorized agent of EverPower, we guarantee that every product you obtain meets the highest quality standards of the original factory, eliminating the risks of counterfeits and inferior products.
Comprehensive Solutions: We are dedicated to providing you with solutions that can reduce your total cost of ownership (TCO). From precise selection to providing apron feeder chain maintenance advice, we are committed to helping you extend the lifespan of your equipment and reduce unplanned downtime.
OEM Replacement Specialists: We have rich experience and can provide you with OEM replacement apron feeder chain that perfectly matches mainstream brand equipment such as Metso, Sandvik, FLSmidth, simplify your procurement process and offer more competitive prices.

Get Your Customized Apron Feeder Chain Solution Right Away!

Are you ready to enhance your material handling efficiency and bid farewell to frequent shutdowns for maintenance?

Contact GBC’s expert team immediately and let us provide you with a professional and reliable apron feeder chain solution. Whether you need a standard replacement part or are seeking a fully customized heavy duty feeder chain system, we will do our best to serve you.