Material transport elevators generally consist of an inclined plane on which a conveyor belt runs. The conveyor often includes partitions to ensure that the material moves forward. These elevators are often used in industrial and agricultural applications. When such mechanisms (or spiral screws or pneumatic transport) are used to elevate grain for storage in large vertical silos, the entire structure is called a grain elevator. Belt elevators are often used in docks for loading loose materials such as coal, iron ore and grain into the holds of bulk carriers COUNT 5
QSN1 What do the partians do on the conveyor? ANS1 ensure that the material moves forward QSN2 An inclined plane with a conveyor belt describes what type of elevator? ANS2 Material transport elevators QSN3 What industries are these types of elevators generally used in? ANS3 industrial and agricultural applications QSN4 What are spiral screws used for? ANS4 to elevate grain for storage in large vertical silos QSN5 What type of elevators are used for loading loose materials into bulk carriers? ANS5 Belt elevators