Conveying Systems.

Efficient and reliable.

High-performance technology. Innovative solutions.

Reliable high-performance conveying systems are a key contributor to success in production. From chain conveyors to elevators, Bhler offers customized solutions for efficient transport. The combination of competence and long-standing experience has resulted in conveying systems capable of handling the broadest spectrum of diverse process requirements. Our range of products features rugged, low-maintenance components made from topquality materials and product-friendly technology. The modular nature of the standardized components ensures maximum flexibility. Besides allowing for a wide variety of possible applications, it enables each conveying system to be individually configured. In order to meet customer requirements optimally, Bhler also sets the highest standards in terms of operational reliability and energy efficiency.

Grain terminal

Grain collection point

Feed mill

Malting plant

Grain mill

Rice mill

Coffee processing

Oil mill

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Customized solutions. Top efficiency and maximum availability.

In close cooperation with customers, Bhler develops, designs and builds customer-specific conveying solutions using standardized individual components. The multi-faceted Bhler portfolio is founded on decades of experience with a countless number of applications in a wide variety of industrial segments. The combination of modular standard components and value-added options result in transport solutions that are geared precisely to the clients specific application and requirements. At Bhler, dependability and sustainability form the basis of a trusting and fair customer relationship. Your benefits: - High operational reliability thanks to effective safety features - Rugged, low-maintenance design for high availability - Part and interface design optimized for best sanitation and self-cleaning - Highly economical through low energy costs - Flexible configurations due to modular design

Portfolio overview.
Trough chain conveyors Special chain conveyors Belt conveyors Screw conveyors

Standard Line

Sanitation Line

Heavy-duty Line

Scraper Line

Roller trough belt conveyors

Tubular screw conveyors

Elevators

Incline Line

Trough belt conveyors

Trough screw conveyors

Standard Line

Sanitation Line

Heavy-duty Line

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Trough chain conveyor. The distribution and collection conveyor.

The trough chain conveyor can be employed for a broad spectrum of applications. The Bhler product range includes various distribution and collection conveyors to meet the needs of any customer. The Standard Line is the ideal solution for numerous applications at grain collection points, in raw goods reception, malting plants, breweries etc. Despite its compact size, the conveyor achieves high transport capacity due to its premium-quality plate link chain, while also providing gentle handling of granular and floury bulk goods. The Sanitation Line is designed to meet the strict hygiene requirements in processing plants such as grain and animal feed mills. Bhler has equipped this special trough chain conveyor model with a self-cleaning return end and round link chain allowing it to comply completely with even the most stringent hygiene guidelines. Additionally, the automatic chain tensioning system guarantees operational reliability and shorter maintenance times. Drop-forged chain links make the Heavy-duty Line extraordinarily rugged. A high loading capacity in combination with low wear and a sturdy design are just some of the features that guarantee the quality of this system.

Trough chain conveyor Heavy-duty Line For high throughputs and demanding applications.

Type Typical applications Throughput (0.75 t/m 3) Length Angle of inclination Chain type Flights Chain tension limit Trough width Available materials Surfaces

Standard Line Silo and storage facilities for grain and other bulk goods, silo and reception facilities for processing plants (malting plants; rice, grain, animal feed and oil mills), seed treatment plants up to approx. 400 t/h up to 90 m up to max. 15 plate link chain bent or welded flights with plastic scrapers up to 67 kN up to 600 mm mild steel powder-coated or galvanized

Sanitation Line Grain mills, animal feed mills and other processing plants up to approx. 200 t/h up to 60 m up to max. 15 hardened round link chain bolted plastic flights with plastic scrapers up to 25 kN up to 400 mm mild or stainless steel powder-coated or hot-dip galvanized

Heavy-duty Line Silos and port terminals with high transfer volumes

up to approx. 1,200 t/h up to 150 m up to max. 15 drop-forged chain link (fork-type) welded metal flights with plastic scrapers up to 80 kN up to 1,000 mm mild or stainless steel up to 400 t/h powder-coated or hot-dip galvanized

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Trough chain conveyor. Details.

Chain types

Standard Line: plate link chain with curved or welded flights with plastic scrapers.

Sanitation Line: hardened round link chain with bolted and reinforced plastic flights with plastic scrapers.

Heavy-duty Line: drop-forged prong link chain with welded metal flights with plastic scrapers.

Easy maintenance and long service life Flexible modular system Simple system configuration with standardized individual components for all applications, e.g. one-way or two-way transport, discharge hopper, inlet proportioning, etc. Discharge flap gates, operated either electrically, pneumatically or manually as desired, can be installed at any position. Their shape guarantees excellent discharge results and minimal residues. Manual, electric or pneumatic slide gates are also available. New machines are not necessarily the only solution. Instead, you can upgrade your current production system with Bhlers state-of-the-art, product-specific retrofit packages.
Bolt connections ensure quick and easy replacement of wearing parts. Drive and deflection wheels with bolted segments are optionally available.

Trough wear protection

Optimal operational reliability

Rhino-Hyde with chain guide rail: Optimal wear and noise protection, even at high temperatures.

Plastic trough bottom: For quiet, low-wear operation.

Manganese steel chain guide rail/lining: For ideal wear protection at high capacities.

Speed monitor in the tensioning station or return end.

Overflow protection in the drive station.

Choke release in the drive station.

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Trough chain conveyor. Specialized versions.

In addition to the standard versions of the trough chain conveyor, Bhler offers numerous specialized models for other bulk goods that can be employed in many different areas of production. Distribution and clearing conveyor for free-flowing products in flat storage applications. Bhlers distribution and clearing conveyors enable uniform filling and discharge of flat storage compartments of any desired height. Rugged components such as travelling gear with friction wheel ensure disturbance-free system operation. In combination with stationary or movable belt conveyors, distribution and clearing conveyors make complex logistics systems possible. Incline Line horizontal and vertical conveying in a single system. Combined horizontal and vertical conveying is the key function offered by this chain conveyor. Specially shaped chain flights across the entire cross-section of the trough allow for form-fit transport. In particular, the conveyance of sticky materials or transport between critical process steps during which the process itself cannot be interrupted (e.g. oil mills) are typical applications for the Incline Line. This chain conveyor is suitable for throughputs up to 480 t/h (wheat).

Scraper Line Distribution and clearing conveyors for high throughputs and demanding applications.

Incline Line A combined horizontal and vertical conveyor.

Type Typical applications Throughput (0.75 t/m 3) Length Chain type Flights Available materials Surfaces

Scraper Line Flat storage warehouses for grain and other bulk goods in the food and animal feed industry (free-flowing) up to approx. 300 t/h up to 30 m plate link chain 6 mm aluminum sheet mild steel powder-coated or galvanized

Type Typical applications Throughput (0.75 t/m 3) Chain type Flights Chain tension limit Trough width Available materials Surfaces

Incline Line Oil mills, animal feed mills and other processing plants up to 480 t/h drop-forged chain link (fork-type) welded metal flights up to 80 kN up to 770 mm mild steel powder-coated or hot-dip galvanized

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Elevators. Convenient solutions for vertical conveying.

For procedural reasons, the elevation of products is imperative in nearly all silo facilities and processing plants. Thanks to their low energy consumption, elevators supplied by Bhler are extremely economical in operation and are ideally suited for the vertical transport of bulk goods. The Standard Line, with its comprehensive package of optional equipment, is capable of handling the majority of applications in silo and storage facilities. A split hood, inspection and cleaning ports on the boot and casings, and cleanout slides ensure easy cleaning and maintenance. The inclusion of a round boot to minimize product residues in the conveying system, as well as the dust-tight design of the Sanitation Line, fulfill the strict hygiene requirements in processing plants such as flour mills. The rugged design of the machine parts and the use of wear-resistant materials guarantee the long service life and high dependability of the Heavy-duty Line. These features make the Heavy-duty Line particularly suitable for high capacities and heights.

Sanitation Line elevator Quality module for processing industries.

Type Typical applications

Standard Line Silo and storage facilities for grain and other bulk goods, silo and reception facilities for processing plants (malting plants; rice, grain, animal feed and oil mills), seed treatment plants up to 800 t/h up to 60 m steel, PE, PU, PA polyester, PVC, food-safe mild steel powder-coated or galvanized

Sanitation Line Grain mills, feed mills and other processing plants

Heavy-duty Line Silo and port facilities

Throughput (0.75 t/m 3) Height Bucket material Belt material Available materials Surfaces

up to 200 t/h up to 60 m steel, PE, PU, PA white rubber (FDA-approved) or black rubber mild steel or stainless steel powder-coated or hot-dip galvanized

up to 1,400 t/h up to 80 m steel, PE, PU, PA white rubber (FDA-approved) or black rubber mild steel powder-coated or hot-dip galvanized

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Elevators. Details.
Easy maintenance and installation

Belt tensioning via spindle take-up device.

Elevator head with split hood and reversing lock as well as inspection and cleaning ports at discharge.

Tensioning casing for easy maintenance.

Optimal operational reliability

Flexible modular system Optional elements for all applications, e.g. round elevator casings, pressure relief chimneys or spot filter connection enable simple system configuration with standardized individual components. New machines are not necessarily the only solution. Instead, you can upgrade your current production system with Bhlers state-of-the-art, product-specific retrofit packages.
Off-track detectors monitor belt position and indicate when disturbances occur. Speed detector indicates cases of belt slippage. Bearing temperature monitoring for the head and boot.

Wear protection

Explosion protection Elevators are available in a pressure shock-resistant version with round casings and a special head and boot design. Elements for pressure relief or explosion suppression can also be employed. Bhler offers certified explosion protection solutions for EU countries and non-EU countries such as Russia.

Wear plates for parts subject to extreme wear and wear-resistant deflector plates for product redirection in the head are optionally available.

Elevator with pressure relief and flame quench for use in buildings.

Elevator with explosion detection (sensor) and explosion suppression (extinguishing system).

Elevator head with pressure relief chimney.

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Belt conveyors. Going the distance gently.

Transporting large quantities of product over long distances presents a significant challenge to conveying systems. With belt conveyors from Bhler, such tasks can be handled reliably, gently and economically. The trough belt conveyor was specially developed for short distances and lower capacities. Completely pre-assembled segments and lightweight construction allow for a particularly cost-effective investment. Roller trough belt conveyors are designed for high capacities, long distances and continuous operation under maximum stress. The drives, bearings, carrying idlers and belts were selected with durability in mind as well as their ability to cope with rough conditions.

Trough belt conveyors Economical materials handling at low capacities.

Roller trough belt conveyors Convenient materials handling over long distances.

Type Typical applications

Trough belt conveyors Silo and storage facilities for grain and other bulk goods, silo and reception facilities for processing plants (malting plants; rice, grain, animal feed and oil mills), seed treatment plants up to approx. 200 t/h up to approx. 60 m up to max. 25 PVC rollers (service life ca. 20,000 h) up to 800 mm mild steel or stainless steel sendzimir galvanized

Type Typical applications Throughput (0.75 t/m 3) Length Angle of inclination Carrying idlers Belt widths Available materials Surfaces

Roller trough belt conveyors Silo and port facilities, silo and reception facilities for processing plants (rice, grain, animal feed and oil mills) up to approx. 2,000 t/h up to approx. 500 m up to max. 13 steel rollers (service life > 50,000 h) up to 1,600 mm mild steel powder-coated or hot-dip galvanized

Throughput (0.75 Length Angle of inclination Carrying idlers Belt widths Available materials Surfaces

t/m 3)

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Belt conveyors. Details.

Optimal operational reliability

Off-track detectors monitor belt position and indicate when disturbances occur.

Speed detector indicates cases of belt slippage.

Version with pull cord emergency switch along the belt conveyor.

Belt options

Belt quality: ROM: resistant against most vegetable and animal oils and fats, black, neutral, non-decomposable, antistatic. ROS: resistant against mineral oils and fats, black, neutral, non-decomposable, antistatic.
Flat belt Belt for inclined conveying (e.g. chevron belt)

Flexible modular system Additional components such as spot filters, tripper, belt covers and intermediate inlets make these systems suitable for a broad spectrum of applications.

Easy maintenance and installation

Movable belt conveyors

Tripper

The open design of the roller trough belt conveyor enables convenient, trouble-free maintenance. Available options include corrugated iron hoods or flexible rain covers for e.g. tripper.

The pre-assembled segments of the trough belt conveyors allow for quick installation. For outdoor use, optional stationary rain covers are available.

Lateral distribution conveyor beneath a longitudinal movable belt: Movable belt conveyors are used e.g. for product distribution in flat storage halls.

Electrically operated tripper enables product discharge at any point along the belt conveyor.

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Screw conveyors. Proportioning with excellent sanitation.

Screw conveyors excel through their enormous range of possible applications. Proportioning and discharge of materials are among the main uses for tubular screw conveyors. Excellent sanitation, a compact design and flexible installation give this conveyor model outstanding application possibilities in processing plants, e.g. as a scale feeder in feed plants or for bin discharging in grain mills. The trough screw conveyor is ideal for use as a collecting conveyor. A typical application is the flour collector in a grain mill. Bhler also offers a version with paddle screw which delivers excellent results in mixing or dampening, e.g. of wheat.

Tubular screw conveyors Precise proportioning with uniform bin discharge.

Trough screw conveyors Easy collection and distribution.

Type Typical applications Throughput (0.5 t/m 3) Length Angle of inclination Screw diameter Available materials Surfaces

Tubular screw conveyor Grain, animal feed and oil mills; other processing plants up to approx. 120 t/h up to 12 m up to max. 30 from 100 mm to 400 mm mild steel or stainless steel powder-coated

Type Typical applications Throughput (0.75 t/m 3) Length Angle of inclination Screw diameter Available materials Surfaces

Trough screw conveyor Grain, animal feed and oil mills; processing plants; silo and storage facilities for grain up to approx. 75 t/h up to approx. 20 m up to max. 15 from 200 mm to 400 mm mild steel or stainless steel powder-coated or hot-dip galvanized

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Screw conveyors. Details.

Uniform bin discharge

High-capacity inlet and progressive screw pitch ensure continuous mass flow during product discharge from silo bins.

Flexible applications

Flexible modular system Through targeted selection from among the various optional features, the screw conveyor can be optimized for about any given application. Additional components for all applications: trough or round inlet, level probe, filter plate, speed detector, axial or radial discharge, connection elements and gravity spouting.
Paddle screw for conveying and mixing. Full-thread with constant screw pitch for transport or progressive screw pitch for uniform proportioning from silo bins.

Excellent sanitation in processing operations

Excellent sanitation in processing operations

Hinged bottom cover for easy cleaning of screw and trough.

With the optional height adjustment of the screw, the gap between the screw and the tube can be reduced to a minimum. As a result, only minimal product residues remain inside the conveyor.

Flush contours at inlet and discharge prevent product deposits.

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Sanitation. Cleanliness in processing.

Great care taken during all stages of processing is a key condition for food and animal feed products of the finest quality. Food-safe paints and surfaces, dust-tight and stainless steel versions as well as easy access for machine cleaning underscore Bhlers high commitment to hygiene. Residues inside the machines are eliminated ensuring the purity of the processed material during every phase of transport. Benefits: - Hygienic conveying - No material residues - No contamination

Surface treatment. The right corrosion protection for a long service life.
Choosing the right kind of surface treatment and corrosion protection plays a key role in ensuring the long service life of any conveying system. While indoor systems generally come standard-equipped with powder coating, the components of outdoor systems are available in galvanized or with a suitable powder coating. For use in mills and animal feed mills with especially strict hygiene and acid-resistance requirements, Bhler also offers special stainless steel models.

Powder-coated version

Round elevator boot for the prevention of product residues.

Galvanized version

Stainless steel version

Self-cleaning return end with automatic chain tensioning in the Sanitation Line.

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Global presence. Worldwide technology and service partner.

In the region for the region. Today, Bhler produces machines and systems in more than 20 production facilities in 11 different countries: the USA, Brazil, Germany, Switzerland, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Spain, South Africa, Iran, China and India. As a dependable technology partner with over 70 branch offices and presence in more than 140 countries, the company is always there for its customers. 1,500 sales and service representatives, who understand the respective local culture and language, devote themselves to maintaining personal contact with clients. Strong, constructive partnerships form the foundation of a comprehensive range of products and services. Through its diverse business activities, Bhler meets the individual needs of its national and international customers.

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Bhler GmbH Grain Logistics DE-92339 Beilngries, Germany T +49 8461 701 0 F +49 8461 701 133 grain-logistics@buhlergroup.com www.buhlergroup.com

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