PROTOTYPE FOR BULK MATERIAL TRANSPORTATION BY DRAGGING

This paper presents a theoretical and practical approach to a tubular drag conveyor, which is nothing more than a piece of equipment consisting of a tube segment that has dragging slats attached to a steel cable inside, its drive is performed by an electric motor that transmits motion to the system through a gear. Its objective is to demonstrate the functionality and practicality of this conveyor model in limited environments, in which it preserves the integrity of the product to be transported. Based on studied theories, it presents some models of conveyors and their main characteristics, as well as demonstrates the tubular drag conveyor and the equations for calculating the resistance forces to horizontal movement. The development of a prototype to confirm the theories was done through discussions about the informational and conceptual project, then the geometry of this prototype was decided, as well as the technical drawings as a basis for manufacturing.