How does a horizontal motion vibrating conveyor work without any vertical motion?
In horizontal, zero-pitch, conveying, the translation comes from a differential or slower forward movement relative to the retraction, which is quick. The lack of vertical motion provides a much smoother and more gentle handling of the material being conveyed. When the material is not fragile or even hard and abrasive, this same motion reduces the wear on the pan. What kind of capacities can be expected on a differential horizontal motion type conveyor? Horizontal motion conveyors will generally handle more depth of material but at somewhat lower travel rates compared to other vibrating conveyors. The overall capacity is pretty close to screw conveyors as well in similar widths. Many belt conveyors can move more material because they can run faster. With horizontal motion, different materials with different shear strengths, friction coefficients, and densities will vary both the travel rate and the depth that can be carried. Different pan surfaces and more aggressive drives can move mo
