bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Screw-type Technology for Economical Ship Unloading Peter Göransson, sales manager for Siwertell AB explains how it is possible to achieve significant long-term savings through the use of high-capacity unloaders. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Improved Material Transfers – Conveyor System Upgrade at Power Generation Station eliminates Spillage One of Indiana’s largest power generators recently upgraded its bulk material handling system. The update of the facility’s longest conveyor reduced dust and spillage, contributing to greater plant safety, productivity and environmental responsibility. read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper The Future of Explosion Protection – Trend-setting solutions offer Safety and Cost Savings A new Norm establishes standardised requirements for all manufacturers of autonomous flameless explosion venting protection systems. Foresightedly, the Rembe Q-Rohr has already been designed in a manner that fulfils all of the requirements of this norm. read more
Case Study motan-colortronic: New Piping optimises Material Flow at German Plastics Processor The constant growth of a company is a pleasing affair. In production areas, however, it needs a certain amount of creativity to meet the growing requirements. Many extensions necessitate conversions and additions that would not be implemented with a complete new building.read more
Case Study Impact Crusher from BHS-Sonthofen processes Turkish Perlite for the Juice Industry Harborlite Aegean in Turkey, a subsidiary of Imerys, now processes different types of perlite for the juice industry with an impact crusher of type PB 0806 from BHS-Sonthofen. This is the first time for the machine to be used for this purpose. Tests with original material in Sonthofen and previous e…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Limestone in a Silo: OK – but out? Resolving Material Accumulation in Cement Plant Limestone Silo Cement production involves a good deal of bulk material handling. As the base materials, and especially their handling behaviour, are prone to humidity, special action must be taken to keep these materials moving in the course of the production process. read more
Case Study BEUMER Group: No dust in the hold – Anglo American relies on Ship Loaders from FAM The mining group Anglo American relies on a ship loading system of FAM, a member of the BEUMER Group, for the loading of mined copper ore from the Peruvian plant Quellaveco. Thanks to the system’s special construction, no material can enter the environment. Anglo American benefits from a high load…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Rotary Dump or Bottom Dump Wagons? A Review of Concepts for Higher Capacity Coal and Iron Ore Unit Trains Bottom dump wagons and unloading of gondola cars with rotary car dumpers are the two main alternatives for unloading bulk materials from trains. In view of the trend toward higher capacities and reduced capital cost, a closer look at both solutions can help to save a lot of money. read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Simulating a Transfer Station – Maplesoft Engineering Solutions Team helps FLSmidth develop revolutionary Mining Equipment FLSmidth kept their design of an innovative machine on track, and saved millions of dollars down the line when they consulted the services of Maplesoft’s Engineering Solutions team. read more
White Paper Martin Engineering: How to achieve cleaner, safer and more productive Conveying with optimized Belt Cleaner Tension The ability to maintain the proper force required to keep the edge of a belt cleaner blade against the belt is a key factor in the performance of any cleaning system. Blade-to-belt pressure must be controlled to achieve optimal cleaning with a minimal rate of blade wear. A belt cleaner that is prope…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Vibrating Feeders for Stockpiling and Reclaim The efficient and economical storage, movement and control of large tonnage coal handling installations unit train loading and unloading storage blending and reclaim systems depend on the proper application and design of vibrating feeders. Installation of vibrating feeders in over 250 power pla…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Tubular Drag Conveying – A Cost-Effective and Energy Saving Alternative to Pneumatic Conveying While pneumatic conveying has advantages in specific applications, a totally enclosed tubular drag conveyor can offer similar advantages, while also mitigating material degradation and separation, maintaining low energy consumption and reduced explosion risk. read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Straightforward and Flexible – Mobile Stockyard Equipment for Stockpiling, Reclaiming & Truck Unloading Mobile stockyard equipment can offer a cost efficient alternative to traditional systems, especially when developing new greenfield sites. With no civil requirements/limited planning permission, the equipment is perfect for the initial "start-up phase" of a project. read more
Case Study BEUMER Group: Asia Cement opts for 13.7 km long Troughed Belt Conveyor in Sichuan, China Sichuan Yadong Cement has been relying on a 12.5 km overland conveyor from BEUMER Group in order to convey limestone from their quarry to their silo. When constructed in 2009 it was the longest belt conveying system in BEUMER history (The company installed a longer system in 2016). In a second proje…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper New Concept in Coal Feeders The development of a new machine for feeding coal from storage to pulverising mills is presented. The paper covers the historical background giving rise to the need for such a device, the factors taken into account in its design, how the machine meets the current market need and the implications for…read more
White Paper Five Benefits of Conveyor Skirting Thomas Greaves, General Manager at DYNA Engineering, Australia, explains the advantages and disadvantages of conveyor belt skirting: how they work, how they are designed and how they increase productivity and safety. read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Logistics in Mining and Minerals – Solutions for the Handling of Bulk Solids in the Supply Chain Today raw material transport over great distances is a standard procedure in the minerals and metals industries. Especially under these circumstances, ingenious solutions for the handling of material during storage and transshipping can help save the pivotal dollar. read more
Case Study Production of Veterinary Chewable Tablets in the Lödige Ploughshare® Mixer The demand for veterinary products is increasing worldwide – and with it the need for particularly efficient, hygienic manufacturing processes. As the example of chewable tablets for dogs and cats shows, Ploughshare® Mixers can meet the specific requirements particularly well in several respects.…read more
Case Study CANDI Plastic Recycling profits from ETTLINGER filtration technology CANDI Plastic Recycling GmbH, a materials recycler in Sollenau (Austria) trusts in filtration technology from ETTLINGER Kunststoffmaschinen GmbH. An ERF 200 high performance melt filter on one of its two extrusion lines is used to process industrial plastic waste with high aluminum or paper fraction…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Unproper Belt Scale Results? 10 Reasons, why your perfect Belt Scale might under-perform Belt weighing is common practice in lots of bulk solid handling operations. Although it’s a long established technology, there are still bits and pieces regarding installation and maintenance which might lead to erroneous results. Following you can find the reasons why. read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper More efficient Fertilizer Production: Reduced Product Penetration increases Productivity Phosphorus is one of the most important macronutrients in fertilizers. To cater for the worlds growing demand for fertilizers, producers all over the world expand their production capacity and modernise their existing processing facilities to enhance the effectiveness of their processes, e.g. the de…read more
Case Study Why PlastChem chose Hosokawa Nauta Mixers For its new 40,000m² state-of-the-art manufacturing and warehousing facility, PVC compound producer PlastChem placed a mega order for eight Hosokawa Micron Nauta mixers. Technical Manager Patrick Kok explains how these powder mixing machines contribute to better end product quality and operational …read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Feeding Systems and the Process Henry Ford's success with the auto assembly line indelibly imprinted on the minds of other forward-looking engineers and captains of industry the logic of having the worker stay put while the product moves. Today, in most continuous processing systems, whether in the chemical, plastics, food or any …read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Utilizing Regrind: Processing of Residues from Plastic Production To enable recyclates to be used 1:1 as a substitute for virgin material there are two crucial factors. On the one hand, sufficient raw recycling material has to be available and, on the other hand, it has to be possible to process this material economically to make recycled pellets with customised p…read more