CR 05-2013

TIREX

ELEVATORI
A TAZZE

BUCKET
ELEVATORS

MULTIPURPOSE EP-N
SURFACE FEEDER
38123 TRENTO, ITALY - Viale Verona, 200 - Tel. +39 0461 920403 - Fax +39 0461 933391
www.gambarotta.it - gambarotta@gambarotta.it
EP-N LORRY UNLOADER / FEEDER “TIREX”
DETAILS
Gambarotta Gschwendt introduces its EP-N rubber-belted apron feeder, specially
designed for efficiently carrying materials discharged by lorries and minimizing spillage
in the loading area.
This machine has been developed to receive various types of bulk materials at yard
level – following rapid-flow discharge off tipper lorries to convey them onto a hauling
and processing plant with controlled, adjustable flow rate. Instead of the high costs
associated with fixed plants mounting a traditional feeder positioned below yard level,
the EP-N conveyor simply requires a small ramp to position the lorry in the discharge
area.

Like all conveyors, the EP-N comes with the following standard features:
- A horizontal or slightly sloping idle station, equipped with a large hopper, suitable
for receiving material discharged by the lorry.
- An inclined section to haul the material to a certain height.
- A drive station that drives the material hauling deck and ensures that the material is
discharged into the hauling or processing plant.
- A material hauling deck consisting of a rubber belt supported by sturdy metallic
plates driven by lateral roller chains equipped with support and guide rollers.

This machine combines the strength of a metallic plate extractor with the retaining
quality of the rubber belt that seals off any potential escape points for even the finest
materials.
The sloping section of the conveyer – usually not very long – can be extended to
increase the temporary storage capacity or to achieve greater discharge heights.

DUST FILTER

FULL ENCLOSURE

TIREX

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Tipper lorry discharging material into the surface feeder
hopper.
PLANT WITH SURFACE FEEDER
The picture shows a “TIREX” designed to receive
powdered materials discharged by lorries at yard level.
This machine is equipped with a cover on the upper
section and a dust filter.
REAR LOADING AREA
Our company is particularly sensitive to issue related
with the machine cleanliness . To this aim, Gambarotta
has developed this model to allow the rear axle of
truck to be positioned over the end of the conveyor. In
this area the conveyor is equipped with a sturdy support
grid capable of withstanding the loads during the
initial discharge phase. This integration between lorry
and conveyor, along with the use of a suitable hopper,
prevents any undesirable loss of material in the loading
area and helps to minimize discharge times so that truck
is set free in a short time.
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Inside view of the machine with the grid used to support the ARMOUR
rear wheels of the lorry during the material discharge phase. The internal side walls are armoured with bolted
The upper cover ensures removal of dust through a dust filter. wear-resistant steel plates specially designed for
conveying abrasive materials (clinker, rubble, etc.).

LEVELLING BLADE
A crossbar (levelling blade) positioned above the conveying
channel, near the drive station, limits the maximum height of
the material, ensuring, with the speed adjustment, the control
of the discharged material flow.

A lorry penetrating into the feeder hopper in order to avoid

material spillage.

The machine rear end with the lateral drive chains and the
rubber belt anchored to the metallic plates that support the
belt.

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 DRIVE UNIT
The drive unit mounted on this conveyor/feeder is generally a
variable speed system, and may be of one of the following types:
- Electro-mechanical with a helical bevel gearbox or planetary
gearbox (see picture), coupled with an inverter-fed electrical
motor.
- Hydraulic with a variable capacity pump that drives a hydraulic
piston motor and gearbox or slow-speed hydraulic motor.

FRONT DISCHARGE AREA

Due to the particular width of the machine, it is advisable to position
the downstream conveyor perpendicular to the axis of the EP-N.
Otherwise it will be necessary to increase the height of discharge
point to enable a narrowing of the flow with an inclination of the
sides that is suitable for the type of material being conveyed, as
shown in the side picture.

TIREX
Standard ma-
chine fully pre-
assembled for
testing in the pro-
duction plant.

VARIATIONS TO THE BASIC MODEL

Since the EP-N is a surface machine, any changes to its location can be carried out at a low cost. It can easily be transformed
into a mobile machine if equipped with the appropriate wheel units and towing brackets. This means that a single machine can
be used at various discharge points and at different plants, yielding clear financial benefits. This kind of versatility is particularly
sought-after and appreciated for ports applications.

In order to contain the levels of dust emitted by certain materials, a fully-enclosing cover may be mounted on the upper section
of the machine, in addition to flexible covers to protect the entrance point of the lorry and a dust filter positioned above the
discharge zone.

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PRODUCT RANGE

• FAST AND SLOW BUCKET ELEVATORS • APRON FEEDERS / EXTRACTORS

with chain and shackles, with continuous round chains, standard and heavy duty type: capacity up to
with rubber belts having metallic or textile insert, for 2000 t/h.
transport capacity of up to 2000 TPH and center distance • FEEDERS
of up to 125 m. for materials downloaded from trucks on yard level
• VERTICAL SCREW ELEVATORS “TIREX”.
for powder materials, transport capacity up to 350 m3/h • ROTATING CUTTER - EXTRACTORS
and height up to 40 m.. for circular silos and longitudinal storehouses.
• SCREW CONVEYORS • GATE VALVES
with diameter from 140 mm to 1250 mm in compliance slide gates, bar gates, helmet valves, rotating valves,
with DIN standards. Special models available. flow deviators, with manual or electro-mechanical
• SCREW HUMIDIFIERS AND MIXERS controls.
• SCREW PUMPS FOR SEWAGE • FLAP VALVES
up to a diameter of 3000 mm. single or double, with electro-mechanical, pneumatic
or hydraulic controls.
• PAN CONVEYORS
different model available with transport capacity up to • FEEDERS/ UNLOADERS
1300 m3/h for materials with temperatures up to 750°C. with rotating cells, available in a self-cleaning version,
transport capacity of up to 500 m3/h.
• BOX AND BUCKET CONVEYORS
for lifting and conveying hot, abrasive materials, with • BREAKER FOR LUMPY MATERIALS
transport capacity up 650 m3/h, temperature up to • SYSTEMS FOR LOADING BULK MATERIALS
750°C. available with weighing systems..
• SCRAPER DRAG CHAIN CONVEYORS • PALLETIZED PRODUCT LOADERS “CARICATOR”
for closed-trough transport of material, with transport for loading trucks or for warehouse handling.
capacity up to 750 m3/h. ------------------------------------------------------
• DRAG CHAIN CONVEYORS The experience of our technicians is always at your
with single or multiple chains, available in different disposal for solving any kind of problem in the field of
models, transport capacity up to 1000 m3/h. solid material handling with mechanical equipment

Plant revamping
Enhancing potential of existing machines
Through its design engineers, Gambarotta Gschwendt implements its know-how and experience to revamp, upgrade and en-
hance machines already installed on plants, whether supplied by us or other manufacturers.
Revamping involves collecting geometric and process data by our skilled technicians through site visits and interviews with the
customer to define the new project targets.

Possible targets involve:

• Capacity increase • Partial or total revamping • Conversion • Efficiency enhancement • Maintenance • Reduction of
maintenance costs

The revamping phases may include the following:

• Initial assessment: evaluation of customer requests and, if the machines are manufactured by us, retrieval and analysis of
any possible technical documentation in our hands.
• Inspection at the plant: measurement of overall dimensions, assessment of wear conditions, vibrations check, operational
check, operating conditions check.
• Data analysis: parameters check using our calculation programmes, analysis of collected data, identification of possible solutions.
• Drafting of an intervention project and proposal to the customer

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Spare parts
Gambarotta Gschwendt standards include filing of all data relative to manufactured machines, by linking the data to the
machine’s basic code (project number).
This code allows for searching data at any time for customer assistance requests, either for supplying original spare parts or for
any modifications regarding machine dimensions and upgrading. These events are recorded in appropriate documents that
ensure life-cycle traceability of each single machine.
Gambarotta Gschwendt guarantees timely supply of spare parts and qualified technicians in any part of the world, for intervening
on machines manufactured by the company or lifting and hauling machines of other manufacturers, such as:
• Bucket elevators • Pan / bucket conveyors • Drag chain conveyors • Horizontal and vertical screw conveyors • Extractors
/ feeders

Our skilled technicians possess guaranteed expertise thanks to appropriate training programmes aimed at completing and
perfecting their work experience.
The constant updating of our design solutions, which are supported and confirmed by the data collected following after-
sales activities at customers, ensures constant improvement of our products to offer customers highly specialised and durable
machines.

The customer assistance service offered by Gambarotta Gschwendt includes the following:
• Surveys conducted by qualified personnel at the customer’s plant.
• Meetings with our technicians and designers aimed at identifying the most suitable technical solutions.
• Feasibility studies regarding lifting and hauling of bulk material.
• Timely access to all data concerning machines supplied by us.
SPARE PARTS FOR LIFTING AND CONVEYING EQUIPMENT.
Components made in Western Europe using:

high quality
materials

precision

professional
manufactu-
ring

reliability

fast delivery