Metering Conveyors
BlakerTech Metering Conveyors provide accurate, controlled material feed to downstream equipment such as shredders, screens, eddy current separators, and optical sorting systems.
Using variable-speed drive control, the conveyor delivers a steady, even burden depth, preventing surges and ensuring separation systems operate at peak efficiency.
Metering conveyors are ideal where consistent throughput is essential for high recovery rates and equipment protection.
Key Benefits of Metering Conveyors
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Maintains consistent feed rate and burden depth
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Prevents downstream overload and bottlenecks
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Improves separation performance and product purity
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Adjustable speed control for different material streams
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Heavy-duty design for continuous operation
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Tumble Back Conveyors
BlakerTech Tumble Back Conveyors are designed to recirculate partially processed material back into the separation line for further recovery.
In complex waste streams, valuable metals are often trapped within plastics, coatings, or mixed residues. A single separation pass may not fully extract these metals.
The tumble back conveyor continuously reintroduces this material for additional separation cycles, significantly improving overall recovery rates and reducing valuable material loss.
This makes it an essential solution for demanding applications such as:
- Post-shredder residue (PSR)
- WEEE recycling
- Automotive scrap
- Mixed contaminated waste streams
Key Benefits of Tumble Back Conveyors
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Maximises recovery of non-ferrous and ferrous metals
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Improves product purity through multiple separation passes
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Reduces valuable metals lost to waste
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Adjustable return ratio for throughput vs yield optimisation
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Built for abrasive, heavy-duty recycling environments
The Tumble Back Process
The tumble back conveyor operates as part of a multi-stage separation system.
Material that requires further processing is automatically returned to the separation equipment, allowing metals to be progressively extracted with each pass.
Operators can adjust the return ratio to balance:
- Higher throughput
- Higher recovery performance
This flexible approach ensures the plant can be optimised for different feed materials and changing business priorities.
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How does VFD control improve performance?
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VFD technology allows conveyor speed to adjust dynamically, maintaining a steady feed rate and protecting separation equipment from overload.
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Can conveyors handle abrasive or sharp materials?
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Yes. BlakerTech conveyors use high-tensile belts, reinforced rollers, and replaceable liners designed for harsh recycling environments.
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How does recirculation improve recovery?
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Recirculation conveyors allow material to pass through separation stages multiple times, increasing recovery of valuable metals from contaminated or complex streams.
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What is the difference between a metering conveyor and a tumble back conveyor?
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A metering conveyor controls the feed rate into downstream equipment, ensuring smooth and consistent material flow.
A tumble back conveyor recirculates partially processed material back into the separation line to maximise metal recovery.
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Can these conveyors be integrated into existing plants?
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Yes. BlakerTech designs each conveyor system to match your facility layout, throughput requirements, and upstream/downstream equipment, with full installation and commissioning support.
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James Ryan | National Sales Manager
