Mechanical conveyors which push the material along an endless trough or tube are called scrappers. Which of the following conveying equipments comes under the category of „scrappers‟ ?

Correct answer: D. Both B. and C.

  • A. Bucket conveyor
  • B. Flight conveyor
  • C. Screw conveyor
  • D. Both B. and C.

Explanation

Flight conveyors push material with flights attached to an endless chain, while screw conveyors push it with a rotating helical flight inside a trough or tube. Bucket conveyors carry material in buckets rather than scrape or push it along the trough.

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