A Tubular Gallery is a large diameter, round,

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systems.

Applications

Tubular Gallery conveyors are used when a product needs to be isolated from its surrounding environment during transport. Power,

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, petroleum by-product, bio-fuel, coal, agricultural and ship loading are a few of the industries and applications that commonly use Tubular Gallery conveyors. A

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alternative to the Tubular Gallery System is a totally enclosed air supported

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Comparison to covered truss conveyors

The Tubular Gallery is distinct from covered truss conveyors. Tubular Galleries consist of a completed assembly (which may include the conveyor, air and water piping, lights, and venting) which is assembled in the shop and shipped in completed sections. As a result, it takes much less time and labor to erect in the field and is more durable than covered

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Specifications

Common sizes are 8’-12’ diameter, with clear spans over 100’. A variety of options exist for material type, paint and internal arrangements to complete the tubular gallery.

External links

* http://www.lynx-products.com * http://www.thehendrikgroup.com/BMH/?page_id=20 Bulk material handling