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From:PA. USA
Registered: Jan 2003

posted January 24, 2003 11:48 AM               

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I''m looking at an auger system to push "rice coal" up 8 feet
at an approx. angle of 65-80 degrees. This would then go across horizontally
for about 10 feet. The coal would be pushed to a hopper in a coal stove.
I'm not really concerned about speed just results. The hopper holds about
300 lbs. If I can fill this up in a few minutes it would beat shoveling it in
a snow blizzard.

Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.

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From:Brodheadsville, PA, USA
Registered: Jun 2001

posted January 26, 2003 02:32 PM               

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I think a small diameter "Flexicon" style conveyor is your best bet.
www.flexicon.com

Tom C

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From:McHenry, IL USA
Registered: Nov 2002

posted January 27, 2003 06:52 AM               

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Rob: If your looking for long life due to abrashion, look into Ultra High Molecular Weight High Density Polyethylene (UHMWHDPE). It's "slickness" is a little less than TEFLON, but TEFLON would abrade away quickly - or wear away.

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