HiWay mechanical distributor conveyors are widely used for the transport and for the distribution in several points of a circuit of powders and granules of various kinds.

They consist of special housings linked by tubes, through which a chain or metallic or synthetic cable fitted with plastic discs runs. The system is started by a drive unit and the chain/cable is tensioned automatically

The discs of HiWay mechanical conveyors carry the material by mechanical action thanks to the linear speed imparted by the cable.

The material is discharged by gravity, by means of special manual or pneumatic shut-off valves mounted along the transport pipe.

The low energy consumption, the lack of dust in the environment, the possibility of conveying products with different specific weights and easy integration even in existing systems make HiWay mechanical conveyors economical, efficient, reliable, environmentally friendly and highly versatile.

HiWay manufactures only with quality materials its mechanical conveyors as for all its products. Drive units, loading hoppers discharge ends and tubes are made of mild steel or 304 or 316 stainless steel. Corners are in cast aluminium, cables are produced in galvanized mild steel, stainless steel or textile fibre and chain are produced in hardened carbon steel or stainless steel.

The discs moulded on the chains can be manufactured in several materials according to the specifications, for example polyurethane, nylon, glass filled nylon, hytrel, etc. The low electrical power used (see table), the minimal maintenance required, the simplicity of installation, the essential design, the modularity of the system and the high performance make the HiWay mechanical conveyor a versatile system suitable to any needs.

Drive units

Drive units are used in HiWay mechanical conveyors to drag the cable inside the conveying tubes. The drive units have been designed to cope with the most demanding requirements when conveying powders and granulates. A large front door allows an easy access to the inside components for inspection.

The drive units are available in several models. Painted steel and stainless steel version are available. The UNI drive units are suitable for indoors and outdoors installation.

I gruppi traino sono disponibili in varie versioni. Esecuzione sia in acciaio inox che in acciaio al carbonio verniciato. I gruppi traino si possono posizionare sia in ambienti interni che esterni.

Discharge units

The discharge units allow the material to be dropped from HiWay mechanical conveyors in several points of the feeding line and can be always open or can be operated with hand, automatic or electric shut-off valves. They are constructed in stainless steel or in painted steel.

Joint pipe

Connectors are used to connect the conveying tubes. Assembly is fast and they guarantee solidity to the tubular construction, a dust-free handling environment and ensure electrical continuity for the grounding.