The Gamet 6400 Belt-End Sampler is a flexible conveyor sampling system designed for collecting samples at the discharge end of belt, screw and drag conveyor applications.
Unlike a spout-mounted sampler, the 6400 is designed around the end of the conveyor, making it an effective solution for grain and bulk material handling systems where the sampling point is located at the conveyor discharge.
With configurations available for conveyor widths ranging from 18 inches to 108 inches, the 6400 can be adapted to a wide range of grain handling and specialty sampling applications.
Conveyor Grain Sampling at the Discharge Point
Conveyors are used throughout grain elevators, processing facilities, feed mills and other agricultural operations to move product between receiving, storage and processing points.
When the best location for collecting a sample is at the end of that conveyor, the Gamet 6400 provides a purpose-built conveyor grain sampler that can be incorporated into the material flow.
Potential 6400 applications include:
- Grain elevators
- Feed mills
- Seed handling facilities
- Grain processing plants
- Bulk ingredient handling operations
- Belt conveyor systems
- Drag conveyor systems
- Screw conveyor systems
- Specialty sampling installations
The system can be configured around the conveyor and the facility’s sample collection requirements rather than forcing the application into a standard spout-style installation.
Works With Belt, Screw and Drag Conveyors
One of the primary advantages of the Gamet 6400 is its installation flexibility.
The sampler can be used with belt conveyors, screw conveyors and drag conveyors, giving grain handling facilities more options when the available sampling point is located at the end of conveying equipment.
Gamet’s system engineers can evaluate the application and help determine the appropriate 6400 configuration based on conveyor dimensions, product flow and surrounding equipment.
Conveyor Widths From 18 to 108 Inches
The Gamet 6400 series is available for applications with conveyor widths as small as 18 inches and as wide as 108 inches.
This broad range makes the 6400 suitable for both smaller conveyor systems and substantially larger grain handling installations.
Conveyor width is only one part of system selection. Belt speed, head pulley diameter, conveyor angle, product flow rate, commodity and available installation space should also be evaluated when configuring a conveyor sampling system.
Simple Chain Drive Design
The 6400 uses a simple chain drive mechanism designed to require very little maintenance.
Its flexible construction allows the system to be adapted to a variety of application requirements, including specialty installations that may not be well suited for a conventional spout sampler.
Complete system controls are supplied with each unit, allowing the sampler to be incorporated into a larger automatic sampling process.
Gamet 6400 Features
- End-of-conveyor sampling design
- Suitable for belt conveyor applications
- Suitable for screw conveyor applications
- Suitable for drag conveyor applications
- Available for conveyor widths from 18″ to 108″
- Flexible construction for a variety of application solutions
- Simple chain drive mechanism
- Designed for low maintenance requirements
- Ideal for specialty sampling installations
- Complete system controls supplied with all units
- Can be configured for applications requiring official-use approval under applicable GIPSA, CGC and NOPA sampling requirements
6400 Conveyor Sampler vs. 6800 Spout Sampler
Choosing between a conveyor sampler and a spout sampler primarily depends on where the product can best be sampled within the handling system.
The 6400 Belt-End Sampler is designed for installation at the end of belt, screw or drag conveyors.
The 6800S and 6800L are spout-style diverter samplers designed for installation directly within a product spout.
Facility layout, material flow, conveyor dimensions and the location of the desired sampling point should determine which type of sampler is used.
Building a Complete Conveyor Sampling System
The 6400 can be combined with additional sample handling equipment to create a complete sampling system.
Depending on the application, the collected material may need to be divided, conveyed or delivered to another location for inspection and testing.
Gamet provides installation examples showing 6400 systems used with different divider configurations and additional sample delivery equipment.
Designing the overall system around the facility allows the sample collection process to be integrated with existing grain handling equipment.
Planning a 6400 Belt-End Sampler Installation
A conveyor sampling application requires several pieces of information before the proper system can be configured.
Important application factors include:
- Type of conveyor – enclosed, open, etc.
- Conveyor width
- Belt or conveyor speed
- Head pulley diameter
- Conveyor angle
- Product flow rate
- Commodity or material being sampled
- Available installation space
- Location of the sample delivery system
- Required sample quantity
- Electrical requirements
- Nearby equipment or obstructions
Providing this information allows Gamet to evaluate the conveyor and develop an appropriate sampling configuration.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Gamet 6400
What is a belt-end sampler?
A belt-end sampler is designed to collect material at the discharge end of a conveyor. The Gamet 6400 provides this type of sampling solution for grain and bulk material handling systems.
Can the 6400 be used on conveyors other than belt conveyors?
Yes. The Gamet 6400 can be installed in belt, screw and drag conveyor applications.
What conveyor widths can the 6400 accommodate?
6400 systems are available for conveyor widths ranging from 18 inches through 108 inches.
Does the 6400 require a lot of maintenance?
The 6400 uses a simple chain drive mechanism specifically designed to require very little maintenance.
Are system controls included?
Yes. Complete system controls are supplied with 6400 units.
Can the 6400 be used for specialty sampling installations?
Yes. Flexible construction is one of the primary features of the 6400, and Gamet identifies it as an ideal option for specialty sampling system installations.
Can Gamet help design the installation?
Yes. Gamet’s systems engineers can evaluate conveyor width, speed, head pulley dimensions, conveyor angle, product flow and surrounding equipment to develop an installation suited to the application.
Configure a Conveyor Sampling System for Your Facility
If your grain or bulk material sampling point is located at the end of a belt, screw or drag conveyor, the Gamet 6400 may provide the flexibility needed to create an effective automatic sampling system.
Provide Gamet with your conveyor dimensions, speed, flow rate, commodity and installation information so our team can evaluate the application and recommend an appropriate configuration.