Bulk Conveying Equipment

New South Wales, Australia: LOCATION
Ocean Terminal: Ship Loading: INDUSTRY

The Challenge

Bulk Conveying Equipment (BCE) faced a significant challenge at Port Kembla, one of Australia’s busiest import/export centers. The port required a flexible, cost-effective, and highly mobile ship loading system to handle a wide range of bulk materials, including coal, coke, iron ore, and slag.

The traditional fixed ship loading systems were outdated, costly, and unable to adapt to the varying demands of different vessel sizes and materials. Additionally, BCE needed a solution that could operate within a limited berth footprint and comply with stringent environmental regulations, such as minimizing spillage and preventing stockpiling of materials on the berth.

“Our system gives us so much versatility and is not limited in any way.”

Jeremy Clarke

Managing Director

The Solution

To meet these challenges, BCE implemented a customized mobile ship loading system designed and manufactured by Superior Industries. The system includes a 72-inch RazerTail® Truck Unloader and two TeleStacker® Conveyors – one 150-foot and one 170-foot, both designed for ship loading.

This mobile setup allows BCE to quickly and efficiently load vessels of various sizes, ranging from 5,000 to 55,000 tons, without the need for extensive infrastructure or fixed equipment.

The system’s mobility is further enhanced by a mobile pivot base that enables 360-degree rotation and rapid repositioning along the berth, ensuring that loading operations can be optimized for different hatch configurations. The telescoping capability of the conveyors allows for precise placement of materials within the hatches, reducing spillage and enhancing load efficiency.

The Results

The implementation of Superior Industries' mobile ship loading system has significantly enhanced BCE’s operation at Port Kembla. The system has achieved higher loading capacities, with BCE now able to load up to 1,200 tons per hour of iron ore and 450 tons per hour of coke, depending on hatch changes and screening requirements.

The flexible and portable design has minimized material segregation, reduced capital equipment costs, and allowed for quick on-site assembly and relocation under a smaller footprint. Additionally, the system’s features, such as ceramic liners, AR steel liners, rubber skirting, and stainless steel underpans, have ensured compliance with regulations, while also protecting equipment from wear and tear.

Case Study

Bulk Conveying Equipment

The Challenge

The Solution

The Results

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