In mid-January 2021, YARA Sluiskil, in collaboration with Dockwize, started a challenge.
Dust reduction during loading was the challenge, for which YARA was looking for an innovative solution.
De Regt Conveyor Systems has registered for this and after a selection round and presentation the final verdict follows: De Regt Conveyor Systems wins the challenge.
The solution
We immediately started the engineering phase and the further development of the system according to the wishes of our customer. We have built such a system several times.
During the engineering we implemented various innovations, so that optimal operation could be guaranteed.
The new automatic weighing bunker has now been installed. After a first test, the desired result was immediately visible…..no dust.
Low-dust loading with the automatic weighing bunker
De Regt Conveyor Systems designs, supplies and assembles automatic weighing hoppers for various applications and products.
The applications can be loading ships by means of fixed or mobile tires, loading a bunker into a truck or filling a shed or hall where dust formation is kept to a minimum.
Products such as fertilizers, minerals, grains, etc. are examples of products for which such a system can be used.
Why is an automatic weighing bunker suitable?
The supply of products does not always proceed in a continuous flow. During this change, there is a possibility of dust build-up as the hopper is deflated.
In addition, various products are loaded where the discharge funnel cannot be changed continuously.
The above points are successfully addressed by the automatic weighing bunker. The inner cone is hydraulically or electrically controlled so that the hopper retains its optimum capacity for as long as possible. This creates a buffer, while a beautiful spout is maintained.
