Compare Conveyor Systems

Cablevey Conveyors vs Other Conveyors

Compare conveyor systems below to determine which is the right conveyor system for your needs.

Tubular drag conveyors: cable vs chain systems

Although similar in the functionality for food processors, tubular chain and cable drag conveyors have distinct differences in components and operation. A closer look at these systems will help food manufacturers better understand which system would best support their dry food processing requirements. Tubular drag conveyors are mechanically driven conveyors that drag material along the inside of a tube. They are designed to transfer flowable bulk materials from in-feed points to discharge points through a totally enclosed conduit. Using either a cable or a chain, with close-running discs spaced along its length, the ends of the tubular drag conveyor are connected to each other to form an endless loop, which is pulled by a motor-driven sprocket within an enclosed tube… Continue reading

In comparison to other modes of conveyance, Cablevey stands out for our energy-efficiency. This chart below compares our most commonly used motor, 5HP… compared to other common means of conveying – like chain conveyors – using 2.5x more energy, to the use of pneumatic conveyors often using 10x(!) more power.

Horsepower/ Kilowatts

5.4

7.5

Full Load AMP

1.6

7.2

9.5

31.7

63.4

NEMA Efficiency

85.50%

89.50%

91.70%

Annual Cost*

$419

$2,160

$2,928

$4,684

$9,758

$19,517

*Based on 460V full load @ $.12 per Kilowatt hour and 4,000 hours of usage per year.

2000 Series – Maximum 75 Ft³/hour (2.12 M³) 2”-50mm

Cable Speed

Flow Rate

Ft/Minute

100

Meter/Minute

12.19

18.29

24.38

30.48

Ft³/Hour

Lbs./Hour*

1,200

1,800

2,400

3,000

m³/Hour

0.85

1.27

1.7

2.12

Kg./Hour

544

816

1,088

1,361

2000 Series – Maximum 75 Ft³/hour (2.12 M³) 2”-50mm

Cable Speed

Ft/Minute

100

Meter/Minute

12.19

18.29

24.38

30.48

Flow Rate

Ft³/Hour

Lbs./Hour*

1,200

1,800

2,400

3,000

m³/Hour

0.85

1.27

1.7

2.12

Kg./Hour

544

816

1,088

1,361

4000 Series – Maximum 525 Ft³/Hour (14.87 M³) 4”-100mm

Cable Speed

Flow Rate

Ft/Minute

100

120

140

Meter/Minute

12.19

18.29

24.38

30.48

36.57

Ft³/Hour

150

225

300

375

450

525

Lbs./Hour*

6,000

9,000

12,000

15,000

18,000

21,000

m³/Hour

4.25

6.37

8.5

10.62

12.74

14.87

Kg./Hour

2,722

4,082

5,442

6,803

8,163

9,524

4000 Series – Maximum 525 Ft³/Hour (14.87 M³) 4”-100mm

Cable Speed

Ft/Minute

100

120

140

Meter/Minute

12.19

18.29

24.38

30.48

36.57

Flow Rate

Ft³/Hour

150

225

300

375

450

525

Lbs./Hour*

6,000

9,000

12,000

15,000

18,000

21,000

m³/Hour

4.25

6.37

8.5

10.62

12.74

14.87

Kg./Hour

2,722

4,082

5,442

6,803

8,163

9,524

6000 Series – Maximum 1,240 Ft³/Hour (35.4 M³) 6”-100mm

Cable Speed

Flow Rate

Ft/Minute

100

120

140

Meter/Minute

Ft³/Hour

350

530

710

880

1,060

1,240

Lbs./Hour*

14,120

21,180

28,240

35,300

42,360

49,420

m³/Hour

Kg./Hour

6,400

9,610

12,810

16,010

19,210

22,420

6000 Series – Maximum 1,240 Ft³/Hour (35.4 M³) 6”-100mm

Cable Speed

Ft/Minute

100

120

140

Meter/Minute

Flow Rate

Ft³/Hour

350

530

710

880

1,060

1,240

Lbs./Hour*

14,120

21,180

28,240

35,300

42,360

49,420

m³/Hour

Kg./Hour

6,400

9,610

12,810

16,010

19,210

22,420

8000 Series – Maximum 2,000 Ft³/Hour (56.6 M³) 8”-203.2mm

Cable Speed

Flow Rate

Ft/Minute

100

120

140

Meter/Minute

Ft³/Hour

571

857

1,143

1,429

1,714

2000

Lbs./Hour*

22,840

34,280

45,720

57,160

68,560

80,000

m³/Hour

Kg./Hour

10,360

15,549

20,738

25,927

31,098

36,287

8000 Series – Maximum 2,000 Ft³/Hour (56.6 M³) 8”-203.2mm

Cable Speed

Ft/Minute

100

120

140

Meter/Minute

Flow Rate

Ft³/Hour

571

857

1,143

1,429

1,714

2000

Lbs./Hour*

22,840

34,280

45,720

57,160

68,560

80,000

m³/Hour

Kg./Hour

10,360

15,549

20,738

25,927

31,098

36,287

Cablevey Conveyors vs. Auger Conveyors

Like Cablevey Conveyors, auger conveyors also reduce noise and enclose materials to keep them safe. Additionally, our conveyors are flexible in installation, gentle on materials, and easy to clean.

Cablevey Conveyors vs. Pneumatic Conveyors

Like Cablevey Conveyors, pneumatic conveyors enclose materials to keep them safe. In addition to enclosed tubing, our conveyors offer gentle handling of materials, reduced energy consumption, flexibility in installation, and wet or dry cleaning options.

Cablevey Conveyors vs. Bucket Conveyors

Like our conveyors, bucket elevator conveyors reduce noise, are energy efficient, and reduce degradation like tube conveyors. Additionally, Cablevey Conveyors offer enclosed tubing to protect materials from loss and contamination, flexible layouts and are easy to sanitize and clean.

Cablevey Conveyors vs. Chain Disc Conveyors

Like our conveyors, chain disc conveyors enclose materials to keep them safe and offer flexible layout and installation options. In addition, Cablevey Conveyors offer gentle material handling, significantly lower energy requirements and ease of cleaning all internal components.