Difference between revisions of "Tow Conveyors"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
(Created page with "Category:Conveying{{Knoppen}} <noinclude><!------------------------------------------------ * READ THIS FIRST * Only edit this page if you can improve the content. * Imprope...") |
|||
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
* Please start editing this page after the /noinclude | * Please start editing this page after the /noinclude | ||
* -------------------------------------------------></noinclude> | * -------------------------------------------------></noinclude> | ||
[[File:TOW CONVEYORS2.gif|thumb|right|Tow Conveyors]] | |||
'''Tow Conveyors''' are [[Conveyors]] that uses towline to provide power to wheeled carriers such as trucks, dollies, or carts that move along the floor. It is generally used when long distance and high frequency moves are required. Tow conveyor is used for fixed-path travel of carriers ,each of which has variable path capabilities when disengaged from the towline. | |||
Towline can be located either overhead, flush with the floor, or in the floor. Selector-pin or pusher-dog arrangements can be used to allow automatic switching ,power or spur lines. | |||
Latest revision as of 00:36, 28 August 2012
Tow Conveyors are Conveyors that uses towline to provide power to wheeled carriers such as trucks, dollies, or carts that move along the floor. It is generally used when long distance and high frequency moves are required. Tow conveyor is used for fixed-path travel of carriers ,each of which has variable path capabilities when disengaged from the towline.
Towline can be located either overhead, flush with the floor, or in the floor. Selector-pin or pusher-dog arrangements can be used to allow automatic switching ,power or spur lines.