Hungry Board

Hungry Board (+)

The DIACON Hungry Board is an aluminium-reinforced, plastic panel that is used on conveyor belts to contain product, reduce spillage and increase conveyor capacity by up to 30% for short periods. From greenfield sites to existing plant upgrades, DIACON is your low cost, corrosion free, lightweight and easy to install alternative.

Manufacture

• Certified anti-static, ultra high molecular weight polyethylene plastic (FRAS approved material available).
• Aluminium channel support bar.
• Handles for easy removal.
• Panel sizes – up to 3000mm long.
• Lightweight; can be marked permanently if required.

Mounting

• Mounted on DIACON Mounting Brackets and fastened by steel wedges inserted in aluminium slotted pins.
• Dual purpose – provides for simultaneous mounting for DIACON Conveyor Guards.

Operation

• Lower edge of panel is matched to the troughing angle of the conveyor belt.
• Downward adjustment allows for wear of Hungry Board skirt during operation.
• Hungry Board height is usually 300-400mm.
• Height is customisable to the conveyor’s volume needs, belt drive capacity and headspace.
• Easily removed for belt splicing and trough idler change out.

Benefits

		Diacon Hungry Board	Typical steel fabricated hungry board
	Easy to remove
	Lightweight
	100% Corrosion Free
	No need to paint
	Easily customised to suit conveyor
	Mount using pin and wedge system
	Panel weight can be marked on each hungry board
	Safe during operations and maintenance periods
	Easily removed for trough idler replacement
	Hungry board does not request a heavy support structure

Discover how the Diacon Conveyor Guarding system is the smartest way to improve the safety and productivity of your conveyor belt system.