Belt conveyor Ecobelt® DRI

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In the most common direct iron reduction processes, hot DRI (HDRI) is fed into the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) through gravity systems, pneumatic or mechanical systems. The distance between the shaft furnace and the EAF is crucial when selecting the most suitable conveying system: • If the distance is less than 40m (130 ft), gravity systems are most likely to be used; • If the distance is in the range of 40 to 200m (130 to 650 ft), the mechanical system is the suited solution; • for distances longer than 200m (650 ft), or when the EAF is not close enough to use alternative methods, a vessel will be used to transport HDRI. Among the mechanical systems, the Ecobelt® DRI conveyor stands out for high-temperature resistance, smooth running, safe operations, long service life, and reliability with low need for maintenance interventions and relative costs. The Ecobelt® DRI conveyor features partially overlapping steel pans or buckets, securely bolted on a patented steel double-wire mesh. The belt damage-tolerant design is based on a multi-link concept: the mesh provides redundancy, little to no maintenance, and trouble-free continuous operation. Even in case the mesh gets severely damaged, the conveyor will keep running without sudden failures until the scheduled maintenance. The trouble-free operation ensures productivity and profitability and results in greater efficiency and uptime during a 24/7, year-round process.