Modular Conveyors for Abrasive Mineral Handling

ModQuip’s Modular Conveyors provide a durable and flexible material handling solution for the efficient storage, transfer and distribution of abrasive minerals.

Problem

A major EPCM contractor required a conveying solution capable of handling abrasive mineral products across a large-scale storage and distribution facility. The system needed to efficiently transfer material from nine 125m³ silos while providing the flexibility to feed either bagging operations or bulk loading stations. Durability, reliable performance and minimised product loss were essential to ensure long-term operational efficiency.

ModQuip Solution

ModQuip supplied the Modular Conveyor systems as a key component of the materials handling installation, delivering a robust and adaptable solution designed for demanding abrasive applications.

The project incorporated a 45-metre reversing conveyor with a centre drive arrangement, allowing materials discharged from multiple silos to be directed to different downstream processes as required. A second 35-metre modular conveyor operating beneath the silos, feeding in both directions through a centre drive configuration.

To further enhance performance, the conveyors were fitted with a full-length skirt system that reduced material spillage and improved transfer efficiency, helping maintain a cleaner more productive operating environment.

Outcome

ModQuip’s modular conveyor solutions delivered reliable material handling across the entire storage and distribution process, supporting efficient movement of abrasive minerals with minimal downtime and product loss. The reversing and bi-directional conveyor configurations gave the client greater operational flexibility while the robust design ensured dependable performance in a challenging application, contributing to a streamlined and efficient bulk handling system.