Custom Flexible Screw Conveying Solution for Agricultural Chemicals
ModQuip’s compact flexible screw conveying solution enabling efficient material recovery and reprocessing within a constrained brownfield facility.
The Challenge
An agricultural chemical manufacturer needed to upgrade its existing brownfield facility to recover rejected and undersized materials and return them to the production process. With limited available space, complex conveyor routing and steep incline requirements, traditional screw conveying systems were not practical solution. The client also required a system that would simplify maintenance and cleaning while integrating seamlessly with the existing plant.
ModQuip Solution
Working closely with the client, ModQuip did a site visit to take precise measurements, and engineered a customised flexible screw conveying system designed specifically for the available space and process requirements.
Two bespoke feed systems were developed to efficiently return pellets to the hammer miller and powders to the pelletiser hopper, enabling valuable material to be recovered and reprocessed rather than discarded. To ensure complete integration with the existing facility, the project also included custom structural supports, explosion-proof drive units, ancillary equipment and a purpose-built buffer hopper.
The flexibility of the conveying system allowed us to overcome challenging layouts and steep conveying angles while maintaining a compact footprint within the existing plant.
Outcome
The completed installation provides a reliable and efficient material recovery solution that reduces waste and improves overall production efficiency. By combining flexible conveying technology with custom-engineered components, ModQuip delivered a practical long-term solution that met the site’s operational requirements while overcoming the constraints of a brownfield environment.
The result is a streamlined reprocessing system that enhances productivity, simplifies maintenance and supports ingoing operational reliability.
