AViTEQ: Trough Conveyor

AViTEQ Trough Conveyor: Robust Conveying Under All Conditions

This video showcases AViTEQ’s trough conveyor system. These conveyors are designed for handling free-flowing bulk materials across almost any particle size.

Their design combines durability with flexibility, making them suitable for both extreme environments and hygienic applications in industries like chemical or food production.

Design and Functionality

The trough conveyor features a robust, open, trough-shaped structure.

This shape allows goods to flow smoothly along the trough surface. The open design also makes cleaning straightforward. AViTEQ offers long lengths, up to 9,000 mm for single units, and theoretically unlimited lengths when multiple conveyors are linked together.

The troughs reach widths up to 3,500 mm, and throughput rates approach 1,000 m³/h under optimal conditions. Drives can use magnetic vibrators, unbalance motors, or unbalance exciters.

Applications and Advantages

• Heavy industrial settings: Where dust, heat, or rugged conditions demand sturdy equipment
• Chemical and food industries: Where cleaning and hygiene are critical
• Bulk handling of powders, granulates, or small particles
• Large spans and wide trough designs: For high throughput in compact layouts

The trough conveyor works reliably with materials that flow easily. The wide open trough permits occasional inspection or cleaning. Because there are no enclosures or hidden corners, operators can access the trough surface directly for maintenance.

Key Features and Highlights

• Custom lengths up to 9,000 mm per unit, expandable in modular sections
• Widths up to 3,500 mm, enabling handling of large material streams
• Throughput up to about 1,000 m³/h, depending on material and installation
• Drive options: magnetic vibrators, unbalance motors, unbalance exciters
• Robust construction suitable for harsh conditions
• Ease of cleaning thanks to open trough top and simple design

These features make the conveyor both high-capacity and low-maintenance. The simplicity of the design reduces risk of plugging or jamming too.

What You’ll See in the Video

The video illustrates how AViTEQ’s trough conveyors operate under real industrial conditions. You’ll observe:

• Material flow through large trough widths
• Conveyor operation under heavy loads
• The vibratory action in the trough
• Easy access for cleaning and inspection
• The drive mechanisms in action, such as magnetic vibrators

The demonstration helps viewers appreciate how the design handles both robustness and operational transparency.

Why This Matters

Many conveying systems enclose the material path, limiting inspection and cleaning. For dusty or abrasive operations, that can lead to buildup or hidden wear zones.

AViTEQ’s trough conveyors invert that logic: open where possible, stable where needed. The open design supports:

• Visual inspection
• Fast cleaning
• Reduced risk of hidden blockage
• Easier maintenance

At the same time, the systems remain rugged enough to handle tough industrial environments and heavy throughput.

Integration and System Context

Within AViTEQ’s overall conveying portfolio, the trough conveyor covers the open conveying niche. For other situations, they offer vibrating feeders, tubular conveyors, and other forms that suit enclosed or hygienic paths.

Each system is tailored using their bulk material database, ensuring the trough shape, drive type, and installation align with the material and process needs.

AViTEQ’s experience in over 370,000 projects supports their ability to match the trench conveyor to your layout, material type, and process conditions.

Conclusion

This video offers a clear view into how AViTEQ’s trough conveyor solves tough conveying tasks with simplicity and strength. It is appropriate for high throughput, easy cleaning, and open-access processes.

If your operation handles free-flowing bulk solids and needs a conveyor that’s both rugged and accessible, this trough design could be a fitting choice.

Watch the video to see how the trough conveyor combines industrial resilience with operational clarity.