Abstract: An automatic chain tensioner for a tubular drag conveyor tensions the conveyor chain hydraulically utilizing an air-over-oil hydraulic system. A hydraulic cylinder acts on chain idler sprocket to tension the chain.
Abstract: A portable screw conveyor includes a conveyor boom assembly carrying a conveyor and supported by a portable base having wheels located at each corner of the base which provides support for the conveyor boom assembly. An actuator system preferably with a linear actuator, is provided between the conveyor boom assembly and the portable base to raise and lower one end of the conveyor boom assembly. A conveyor boom assembly preferably carries a flexible screw conveyor.