Apron Feeders are a mechanical type of feeder used for transferring material to a crusher or other piece of downstream equipment at a uniform rate. They are typically used to feed primary crushers, but they can be used in primary, secondary and tertiary applications as a:
These types of feeders are ideal for handling very hard, abrasive and tough materials that are beyond the scope of other feeders. Built to withstand extreme impact loading, Apron Feeders can handle larger lumps of material, and both small and large capacities.
Apron Feeders are preferred for several reasons, including:
Although Apron Feeders can accept the direct load of material, they often receive the dumped loads via a hopper. They can operate horizontally or at an incline to save space and/or lessen the height requirements of the hopper.
