TUBULAR CHAIN CONVEYORS

TUBULAR CHAIN CONVEYORS

Innovation & Experience!

Bag Slitters & Tubular Chain Conveyors

OV

ER 35 YEARS

EXPE RIE NCEEST. 1979

YEARS

Luxme International Ltd. is a customer-oriented company which has extensive experience in solids handling systems.

The company operates primarily in manufacturing, mining, chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries. We engineer and manufacture complete systems to meet individual customer needs at very competitive prices.

Prior to delivery we invite our clients to witness the purchased equipment in operation at our manufacturing facility. They are given the necessary training to achieve the maximum potential from our products.

Luxme International’s in-house development and research, along with our collaboration with companies worldwide, allow for us to maintain our competitive edge, by not only improving existing machines but also by developing new equipment.

Luxme offers customers the opportunity of testing their product in our Tubular Chain Conveyors, Automatic Bag Openers, and other ancillary equipment manufactured by Luxme. The test laboratory is equipped with different types of loop arrangements with variable chain speed capabilities for each equipment and offers a dust free environment complete with different types of brush

assemblies and different types of valves operating in closed loops for lengthy re-circulation, so that the customer can watch the effects of their product being continuously conveyed for a period of many hours, while supplying only one or two drums of product. This provides a customer with an accurate method of determining conveying reliability and efficiency.

Our reputation is a testimony to Luxme products receiving international recognition and enjoying global success.

COMPANY PROFILE

PRODUCT TEST FACILITIES

TESTING OPTIONS

The following testing options are available for our customers:

For a minimal fee, Luxme International offers customers the opportunity of testing their product in our tubular chain conveyors, cooling conveyor, automatic bag openers, pneumatic conveyors and other ancilliary equipments manufactured by Luxme. The test laboratory is equipped with different types of loop arrangements with variable chain speed capabilities for each equipment and offers a dust free environment complete with different types of brush assemblies and different types of valves operating in closed loops for lengthy recirculation, so that the customer can watch the effects of their product being continuously conveyed for a period of many hours, while supplying only one or two drums of product. This provides a customer with an accurate method of determining conveying reliability and efficiency.

(Restrictions are applicable for toxic and hazardous materials.)

Conveying product in tubular chain conveyors using different loops in closed circuit.

Chain and disc cleaning by drive assembly brush station and in-line brush station.

Product discharge via slide valve, drop bottom valve and drive assembly.

Product heating and product cooling in cooling conveyors to establish cooling data.

Wear tests on different types of conveyor discs establishing the disc life expectancy.

Mass flow measurements using impact flow measuring units.

Checking the possibilities of product build-up inside pipe with customer supplied product.

Checking the effect of pneumatic and motorized chain knock-out for sticky products.

Automatic bag opener and empty bag compactor, opening customer supplied product.

Manual dump station and compactor, delumper, automatic pre-bag crusher, etc.

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WE SERVE A VARIETY OF INDUSTRIES

OUR TECHNOLOGY

The System Special Merits

The Tubular Chain Conveyor is an enclosed conveying system, comprising a tubular casing that houses circular discs attached to a chain which convey the product, and a tensioner and drive unit. System operation is totally dust free.

Luxme link chain design acts as a universal joint during product conveying and can turn in multiple directions and in different planes. Heavy duty construction.

Variable chain speed – 4 ft./min. to 100 ft./min. contributes to minimal product degredation.

A unique feature of the Luxme design is the Idler Automatic Tensioner that continuously tensions the entire length of chain in the product conveying path, while maintaining zero tension in the return path by automatically compensating for the increase in chain tension due to:

• Friction • More product flow• Variation in atmospheric and product temperature • Conveying disc wear • Chain wear, etc.,

thus minimizing the wear and tear of the conveying discs, chain and pipe.

The Tubular Chain Conveyors are manufactured in Montreal, Canada by Luxme International, Ltd. Luxme has established a worldwide reputation for our equipment’s reliability and performance in handling a wide variety of materials.

Visit our website at www.luxme.com for more information about our complete product line, and visit our manufacturing facility in Montreal to see the equipments in operation in our exhibition hall and / or test facilities.

*Transporting Disc(Split Design)

Tube

Chain

*Patented

*Idler AutomaticTensioner

*SprocketDrive Unit

Product In

Product OutProduct

Conveying Pipe

OVER 2500 INSTALLATIONS WORLDWIDE

TECHNICAL DATA(CONVEYING CAPACITIES)

TYPE 140(5” DIAGONAL PIPE)

Volumetric Feed (ft³/hr.) 50 100 150 200 300 350 400 450 500 550 600

Horsepower 0.75 0.75 1 1.5 2 3 3 3 5 5 5

Linear Speed (ft/min.) 8 16 24 32 48 56 64 72 80 88 96


Volumetric Feed (ft³/hr) 10 50 100 150 200 300 400

Horsepower 0.75 0.75 1 1.5 2 3 3

Linear Speed (ft/min) 3 13 26 39 52 78 91


Volumetric Feed (ft³/hr.) 100 200 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

Powerhourse 2 3 5 5 7.5 7.5 7.5 10 10

Linear Speed (ft/min.) 12 24 48 60 72 84 96 108 120

TECHNICAL DATA(CONVEYING CAPACITIES)


Volumetric Feed (ft³/hr.) 400 500 600 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600

Horsepower 3 5 5 7.5 7.5 7.5 10 10 10 15 15 15

Linear Speed (ft/min.) 28 35 42 56 63 70 77 84 91 98 105 112


Volumetric Feed (ft³/hr.) 300 400 500 700 900 1100 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600

Horsepower 3 3 5 5 7.5 7.5 10 10 15 15 15 20 20

Linear Speed (ft/min.) 13 17 21 29 37 46 58 67 75 83 92 100 108

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Conveying capacities are theoretical and represent 100% filling.• Product Temperatures up to 750°F., or more with a cooling jacket.

• Maximum Length = 160 ft. per conveyor• Maximum Height = 100 ft. per conveyor

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

1Use of a tubular chain conveyor eliminates the need of a screw conveyor and rotary airlock valve.

FILTER DISCHARGE TO STORAGE

2Today’s Solution:

Use of a tubular chain conveyor eliminates the need of a screw conveyor, rotary airlock valve and bucket elevator.

DUST FILTER / DISCHARGE


MANUAL BAG / DRUM / BOX DUMPING

TUBULAR CHAIN CONVEYOR

DUST FILTERSSILO

DUST FILTER

GAS / DUST

EXHAUST GAS

EXHAUST FAN

CONSTANT SPEED


MANUAL BAG OPENER • MIXER• STORAGE• SUPERSACK



HOT PRODUCT FROM MILL, BOILER , FURNACE, DRYER, ETC.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS


AUTOMATIC BAG SLITTER DUMPING

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Use of a tubular chain conveyor eliminates the need of a screw conveyor, rotary airlock valve and bucket elevator.

HOPPER RAILCAR AND TRUCK LOADING AND/OR UNLOADING

TUBULAR CHAIN CONVEYOR WATER OUT

WATER IN

HOT PRODUCT

COOLED PRODUCT TO STORAGE

NITROGEN GAS

AUTOMATIC BAG SLITTER

AUTOMATIC BAG SLITTER



POWERED CLEANING BRUSH,TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION

TUBULAR CHAIN CONVEYOR TUBULAR CHAIN CONVEYOR

BULK TRUCK DUMP TRUCK

SILO SILOHOPPER RAIL CAR

INSTALLATIONS

All equipments are tested at the Luxme Plant in the presence of purchasing officials prior to shipment.

INSTALLATIONS


INSTALLATIONS


INSTALLATIONS


CONVEYED PRODUCTS (PARTIAL LIST)

ACTIVATED CARBON FLAKE ALUMINA HYDRATE BARIUM SULFATE BLEACHED EARTH

CALCINED ALUMINA CALCINED PETROLEUM COKE FINES CALCIUM CARBONATE CALCIUM CARBONATE AGGREGATE

CALCIUM CARBONATE CERAMIC FIBER CIGARETTE FILTERS COAL


COCOA BEANS COKE FUEL COMPOST CRYOLITE

DRY SAND FERRO CARBON FERTILIZER FIBER INK SLUDGE

FLY ASH AFTER SPRAY FLY ASH FLY ASH SAND GROUND COFFEE


HYDROGENATED TALLOW GLYCERIDE IRON ORE KAOLIN CLAY KILN FUEL COKE

LIMESTONE DUST MAGNESIUM OXIDE MALEICAN HYDRIDE MEGO

NATURAL GRAPHITE OCTADECONE PEAT MOSS PENICILLIN


PHENOLIC RESIN STEARIC ACID TEA TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE

WAX WAX FLAKES WHEAT X-RAY FILM

ZINC STEARATE TOBACCO SALT WOOD

TYPICAL LOOP ARRANGEMENTS

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TURN STATIONS

BRUSH STATIONS

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Tubular Chain Conveyor Flat arrangement

IN-LINE BRUSH STATIONTo ensure that the chain is free from product, two rotary brushes are positioned in the return line.

BRUSH ASSEMBLY DRIVE STATIONPermanent brushing at the product drop-off outlet, ensures separation of sticky product from the chain

and continuous cleaning of the conveyor

INTERMEDIATE BRUSH STATIONAt intermediate and end outlets, problems can

occur when a sticky product adheres to conveying disc. The intermediate brush station has two

rotating brushes which dislodges the product and simultaneously cleans the chain.

Turn Station in Return Path from horizontal to vertical planes

Turn Station in Conveying Path from vertical to horizontal planes

Tubular Chain ConveyorUpright arrangement

VALVES

TENSION OPTIONS

1 2 3

SLIDE VALVE DROP BOTTOM VALVE FLAP VALVE(PATENTED)

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L1

L3

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L1L3

TYPE L1 L2 L3 H

160 26” 34” 26” 53⁄4”

200 30” 377⁄8” 30” 7”

TYPE L1 L2 L3 H

160 295⁄8” 101⁄4” 9” 53⁄4”

200 311⁄4” 121⁄4” 11” 67⁄8”

MO TO R CONTROL

Fully automatic electric tensioning Spring / Spindle tensioning

Tensioning by weights

MO TO R CONTROL

Fully automatic electric tensioning Spring / Spindle tensioning

TUBULAR CHAIN INLINE MIXER

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SILO 2 SILO 3SILO 1

Continuous Mixing...The Tubular Chain Inline Mixer provides continuous mixing of product and comprises a rotary drum (2), bearings (3) and drive (4).

Different products are discharged at inlets A, B and C, using metering screw feeders to transport the product via a tubular chain conveyor (5) to a drum (2). The drum is equipped with paddles (6) to ensure the product is thoroughly mixed before it is slowly transported towards the exit end of the tubular conveyor. The outlet is located at the end of the tubular conveyor (E).

The system is totally enclosed and dust-free. Continuous mixing eliminates downtime for loading and unloading

Silo Discharge through Mertering Feeder to the Tubular Chain Inline Mixer

CLEAN-IN-PLACE (CIP) WASHING SYSTEM

» Conveying Chain with Conveying Discs moulded directly to the chain to eliminate hang-points where product may accumulate.

» Conveying Discs are made from UHMW-PE – FDA approved, food grade. The conveying chain is made from polished Stainless Steel 316.

» The conveying pipes and stations have no hanging points ensuring complete washout of the system.

» The Drive and Tension sprockets are moulded using Stainless Steel 316, specially designed to minimize product accumulation.

» The numbers of joints are minimized as part of the CIP design. They are comprised of a quick-disconnect clevis clamp with a 6” spool in order to ensure completely clean, product-free joints.

» The conveying line is designed to have the chain in tension whereas the return line chain is in compression (loose). This allows the chain to be cleaned thoroughly as the water jets are able to penetrate the corners of every link.

» The CIP system is connected to a Water/Detergent Source. The system is designed to first flood the conveyor with the cleaning solution and the system can be drained through the tension station. These steps can be repeated cyclically until complete washout is achieved. Finally, heated air is supplied to ensure the conveyor is completely dried and prepared for a new batch process.

Luxme Tubular Chain Conveyors can be equipped with an optional Clean-In-Place Washing System and fitted with specially designed quick-disconnect joints for easy assembly/disassembly, in order to provide a fully washable system for food-grade applications. The system is comprised of the following features:

Water / Detergent Solution Supply

Portable CIP Washer / Dryer Unit

Heated Air Supply Line

Quick – Disconnect Joints

Discs with Sanitary Finish(Food Grade Application)

Water Drain

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CHAIN AND DISC ASSEMBLY

CHAIN WITH TWO-HALF BOLTED DISCSCHAIN WITH MOULDED DISCS CHAIN WITH DISCS BOLTED ONBACKING PLATES

( TWO PIECE DESIGN )

ARE YOU PROCESSING FOOD?

Ask us about SANILUX, our patented no-metal to metal contact chain designed for sanitary food applications.

DID YOU KNOW?

Chain discs come in a variety of materials and models recommended based on the client’s needs and goals.

QUALITY AND DURABILITY

LUXME’s patented chains and discs design guarantee the system performance while minimizing wear and tear.

Luxme International Ltd.3155 Matte Blvd.

Brossard, QC J4Y 2P4Canada

T. (450) 619 1999F. (450) 619 1955

www.luxme.com

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