Conveying

Tubular Drag Conveyors:
Designed for complex
environments

Transport bulk materials over long, intricate routes

The Floveyor Tubular Drag Conveyor (TDC) is engineered for streamlined and cost-effective materials handling for challenging plant environments. It accommodates multiple intake and discharge points to support a sophisticated distribution system for any operation. The TDC operates on multiple planes, accommodates variable radius bends and handles both horizontal and vertical conveying with ease.

The tubular drag conveyor is a mechanical conveyor system using a closed-circuit pathway to pull materials along with minimal disturbance and maximum efficiency. Drawing on more than 60 years of experience in the food industry, Floveyor’s TDC provides a clean, gentle and reliable conveying process that preserves material integrity, including mixes and blends. Floveyor’s unique drag conveyor element, along with fully enclosed tubing, results in contamination-free conveying and reduced abrasion and wear.

Manage complexity

Navigate multiple planes, tight spaces, long process lines and varied orientations without disrupting operations.

Cost efficient

Sealed discs and rope results in lower OPEX and CAPEX than air-based systems.

Product integrity

Fully enclosed tubing combined and gentle conveying protect product and blend integrity.

Our product ranges

Aero-mechanical drag conveyor

Features

Operates in two directions
Straight and horizontal conveyor
Starts and stops under load
Excellent for cohesive and abrasive materials

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Tubular drag conveyor

Features

Conveys around bends and corners
Accommodates vertical elevations
Long-distance conveying, ≤75 metres
Starts and stops under load

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Specifications

Conveyor size	Tube size
F4	4 inch / 101.6mm

Particle size
Minimum	≥ 20nm
Maximum	≤ 19mm
Oversize	≤ 25mm

Average bulk density
≤ 400 kg/m³ (25 lb/ft³)	5.6 tph (6.1 tonnes/hr)
≤ 800 kg/m³ (50 lb/ft³)	11.3 tph (12.45 tonnes/hr)
Volumetric maximum	14.2 m³/hr

1.1kW [1.5 HP] Geared Motor
1.5kW [2.0 HP] Geared Motor
2.2kW [3.0 HP] Geared Motor
3.0kW [4.0 HP] Geared Motor
4.0kW [5.0 HP] Geared Motor

Voltage	Tolerance	Ph	Hz	Marking
200 V	± 5%	3	50	IEC / CE
230 V	± 5%	3	50	IEC / CE
400 V	± 5%	3	50	IEC / CE
400 V	± 5%	3	60	IEC / CE
200 V	± 5%	3	60	UL / CSA
230 V	± 5%	3	60	UL / CSA
460 V	± 5%	3	60	UL / CSA
575 V	± 5%	3	60	UL / CSA

Carbon Steel (Painted)
AISI 316(L) Contact Parts, Carbon Steel (Painted) Structural
AISI 316(L) Contact, 304(L) Structural

Horizontal

Horizontal corners

Loop system

Complex loop

Multi-level elevation return

Transfer

15 degree bend

30 degree bend

45 degree bend

60 degree bend

75 degree bend

90 degree bend

Compression coupling

A simple, versatile, and economical option for joining tubes, providing easy installation and reliable connections.

Tri-clamp flanges

A clean and robust method of tube connection, offering superior hygiene and durability. However, they lack the installation flexibility of slide-on joiners.

Pneumatic tensioner

Pneumatic cylinder with feedback to maintain optimal tension during operation.

Circular tube inlet

Enables product to be fed into the TDC at any point along its horizontal conveying length.

Tube inlet with transition hopper

Standard tube inlet, fitted with a transition hopper.

Bag dump station
with splash guard

Offers ergonomic handling with a loading ledge, grid and splash guard.

Bag dump station
with dust hood

Includes loading ledge, grid and enclosed dust hood for clean and efficient loading.

Tube outlet

Simple gateless tube outlet with a smooth transition.

Pneumatic rotary dropout

Rotary tube dropout enables sequenced discharge along a conveying route.

Drive housing

Ideal for end-of-line discharging, ensuring efficient and effective final discharge of materials.

Stainless steel 304, PU moulded discs with captive and sealed UHMWPE wear ring

Robust and durable, suited for general industrial, chemical, and base-level food handling applications. The sealed wear ring ensures extended wear resistance and reliability.

Sleeved polymer rope and discs with captive and sealed UHMWPE wear ring

This fully-sealed design provides optimal corrosion resistance and longevity. Hygienically designed with food-grade construction materials, it is perfect for applications requiring stringent sanitation and durability.

ATEX 21 Conformity

Suitable for ATEX Zone 21 and 22 Dust Environments.

Dry clean

Preferred wherever practical as it requires no shutdown, eliminates drying time, and reduces the risk of bacterial growth, especially in food applications