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Nesting Chutes

No more dust control problems.

A simple modular system for conducting, depositing, or stockpiling flowable materials.

As the mound rises the nesting chute can be retracted with winches.

Superchute Loading Spouts are used around the world at mines, seaports, railyards, and all types of industrial plants.
Information

How Will a Nesting Chute Help?

Nesting chutes are commonly placed beneath conveyor heads to control airborne dust.

Rigging is used to raise and lower the chute according to the pile height.

The images below show the dust dispersion levels on a conveyor, with and without a nesting chute.

Nesting Chutes not used

Before: Widespread dust dispersion

Nesting Chutes used

After: The nesting chute controls the dust

Nesting Chute Under a Conveyor

Superchute® Nesting Chutes are ideal for:

  • Loading ships & barges ✓
  • Filling storehouses ✓
  • Loading trucks ✓
  • Raising the chute frequently to clear an obstacle ✓
  • Grain, coal, sugar, aggregate, fertilizer, sand, wood chips, etc. ✓

The following information is stamped front and back with 11″ x 5″ die onto every chute section:

  • Company name and coordinates
  • Chute description
  • Month & year of manufacture
  • Plastic thickness
  • Chute diameter
  • Chute weight
  • Detailed instructions & fire warning
  • Excellent advertising tool & great anti-theft measure
  • We keep your plate in our library for future orders

There is a small charge for making the die. Please allow 24 hours for preparation.

 

brochure-nesting-chutes-4sides-1Nesting Chutes Brochure

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Materials
  • Most Superchute® sections are made of YELLOW High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
  • HMWPE is resistant to abrasion, chemicals and cold weather
  • Clients in Alaska & other cold climates appreciate its low temperature impact resistance of -100 ºC (-156 ºF)
  • In hot weather the plastic will become a little softer
  • Bright yellow plastic (safety-minded color) shows off your company name plate
  • Many thicknesses available
  • UV treated

Wraparound® Black Fire Retardant UHMWPE Plastic Sections

  • Fire retardant chutes for Boston, New York, nuclear power plants, mines, military
  • More abrasion resistant and durable than yellow plastic, aluminum or steel
  • Acceptable working temperature between -100°C to 80°C (-148°F to 176°F)
  • 1/4? Wall thickness – dent resistant wall for very little weight
  • Low noise during use
  • Fire hazard warning on each section
  • Available in any diameter
  • See Fire Rated Chutes for more information
Black FR Regular Section
  • We build custom Superchute® sections using BLUE Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene for large quantities of abrasive materials
  • UHMWPE is five times more abrasion resistant than the yellow plastic
  • Low temperature impact resistance: -70 ºC (-94 ºF)
  • Melting temperature: 137 ºC (280 ºF)
  • Max recommended working temperature: 80°C (180°F)
  • Many thicknesses available
  • UV treated
  • We build custom Superchute® sections using GREY Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene for extremely hot materials
  • UHMWPE is five times more abrasion resistant than the yellow plastic
  • Low temperature impact resistance: -70 ºC (-94 ºF)
  • Melting temperature: 150 ºC (300 ºF)
  • Max recommended working temperature: 135°C (275°F)
  • Primarily designed for carrying hot asphalt in truck beds
  • Many thicknesses available
  • UV treated

Galvanized steel and hard aluminum metal chute sections are also available. Please visit our Fire Rated Chutes page for more details.

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* The Conveyor Feed rate and the materials being passed through the Nesting Chute will determine the necessary thickness and type of plastic to be used.

Parts

Superchute® Cable Assemblies

  • Quickly add or remove chute sections with our strong & lightweight linking system
  • Connected cables support the entire weight of the chute without strain on the chute wall

Note: A cable assembly pair supports the weight of the chute sections beneath (cable assemblies higher up support more weight than lower ones)

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Optional Parts

Superchute® Canvas Shrouds

 

A canvas shroud provides a sealed dust envelope.

It is used in cases where complete dust control is required.

All canvas shrouds are custom built to suit the application.

Superchute® Stainless Steel Linking System

Used in situations where highly corrosive materials are present. They are good in salt water applications.

 

Superchute® Nylon Rope Linking System

A strong nylon rope linking system is used where highly corrosive materials are present.

 

Superchute® Stainless Steel Stoppers

For heavy duty applications a stainless steel stopper is used to prevent the sections from nesting too far.

 

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Projects

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