VDI 4437-2017 PDF

Scope: Pan conveyors are continuous conveyors with a revolving chain as traction mechanism and pans, cells, cases or buckets as conveying elements for the bulk material. The standard names types, areas of application, properties, the resulting suitability for applications, in order to enable an appropriate selection of pan conveyors to be made when planning bulk material flow. The basics and recommendations provided are based on theoretical principles and practical experience. Design recommendations are given for bulk material feeding and guidance, wear lining, discharge point and tracking. Calculations for volumetric flow rate and mass flow as well as motion resistance, driving power and chain tensile load are represented.

VDI 4437-2017 Referenced Document

DIN EN 13478:2008 Safety of machinery - Fire prevention and protection(includes Amendment A1:2008); English version of DIN EN 13478:2008-12
DIN EN 1990:2010 Eurocode: Basis of structural design; German version EN 1990:2002 + A1:2005 + A1:2005/AC:2010
DIN EN 349:2008 Safety of machinery - Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body(includes Amendment A1:2008); English version of DIN EN 349:2008-09
DIN EN 60204-1:2007 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 60204-1:2005, modified); German version EN 60204-1:2006
DIN EN 618:2011 Continuous handling equipment and systems - Safety and EMC requirements for equipment for mechanical handling of bulk materials except fixed belt conveyors; German version EN 618:2002+A1:2010
DIN EN 619:2011 Continuous handling equipment and systems - Safety and EMC requirements for equipment for mechanical handling of unit loads; German version EN 619:2002+A1:2010
DIN EN ISO 12100:2011 Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk assessment and risk reduction (ISO 12100:2010); German version EN ISO 12100:2010
DIN EN ISO 13857:2008 Safety of machinery - Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs (ISO 13857:2008); German version EN ISO 13857:2008
DIN EN ISO 19353:2016 Safety of machinery - Fire prevention and fire protection (ISO 19353:2015); German version EN ISO 19353:2016

2017 VDI 4437-2017 Pan conveyors for bulk material - Continuous conveyors survey
2015 VDI 4437-2015 Uebersichtsblaetter Stetigfoerderer - Plattenbandfoerderer fuer Schuettgut