Gravel conveyors transport and distribute bulk materials, often resembling traditional conveyor belts. Gravel haulers can bring or remove gravel from sites, while trucks can carry single loads for paving or landscaping. These machines are useful in remote areas and large construction projects.
A gravel conveyor is industrial equipment used to transport and distribute gravel and other bulk materials. These machines often resemble a traditional conveyor belt, although they are often much longer and can stretch for miles in some applications. Some specialized trucks can also act as gravel haulers and are used to haul gravel and distribute it to the job site as needed. A gravel hauler can be used to bring gravel to a site, remove gravel from an area, or simply haul gravel for storage and processing.
The standard gravel conveyor consists of a wide belt made of rubber or plastic composite material. Steel gravel haulers can also be found in some areas, although these units are louder and more expensive than other designs. The medium conveyor features a U-shaped channel to hold the gravel in place and keep it centered on the belt, and some may also feature side guides for added protection. An industrial motor is used to rotate rollers or shafts along the length of the belt, which in turn move the belt and the materials they are being used to transport.
This type of conveyor is often found in and around a gravel pit. Instead of relying on trucks to haul small loads of gravel, a gravel hauler can continuously move large amounts of material out of the quarry. The carrier can travel to a storage facility or even directly to a truck loading bay. Some haulers simply haul the gravel out of the quarry and place it in piles for future processing. When used in conjunction with other types of industrial equipment, a gravel hauler can transport rocks and gravel to washing facilities for cleaning and separation.
Gravel haulers are important tools on remote construction sites. For example, crews building very large structures such as dams or bridges may have a gravel conveyor installed to provide easy access to this material. This type of application is particularly advantageous in areas that are difficult to access by trucks, due to remoteness or terrain. A gravel hauler can also be extended across the ocean for crews building bridges and tunnels.
Some trucks also act as gravel haulers, although they are designed to carry single loads rather than a continuous flow of material. These trucks bring loads of gravel to sites where crews are building roads, parking lots, or certain types of landscaping. Once the truck is in place, it relies on a hydraulic or pneumatic mechanism to spray the gravel in a designated area. This can help speed up jobs that involve paving or loose gravel covering a large area.
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