Rail-Veyor
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Demonstration System
   
 
Rail-Veyor dumping load on outside loop using dual parallel tracks and 180 degree twist to return to upright position.
 

To show the advantages and benefits of the Rail-Veyor Bulk Material Transportation System a demonstration system was built under Florida Institute of Phosphate Research Contract 98-01-152S. A closed loop track of 400 meters (equivalent of 200 meter haul distance) was used in the operational cycle. The demo system size selected was for a series of 42 cars, each 1.22 meters long with 0.25 meter radius semi-circle open troughs. The resultant 51 meter train was moved by locating drive stations 50 meters apart, providing constant drive station contact. Drive contact pressure on the cars was maintained by opposing screw jacks under controlled pressure, rotating the entire drive unit and tire against the drive plate. The operational speed was 3 meters per second. Increasing drive tire diameter or reducing the gear ratio of the drive could significantly increase this speed.

 

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