Bulk Solids Today October Issue

BULK MATERIALS HANDLING • POWDER HANDLING • QUARRYING • RECYCLING & WASTE BULK MATERIALS HANDLING • CONVEYING • QUARRYING MANAGEMENT

FEBRUARY OCTOBER 2017 2023

MAJOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS SUPPLIER THE ASHCOURT GROUP LEADS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE WITH CDE WASH PLANT FULL ARTICLE ON PAGES 16

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High-Efficiency Technologies for Processing and Recycling Plastics

The Smart Way to Unload, Convey, Weigh & Mix BULKBUSTER BULK BAG UNLOADER

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STORAGE SILO

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MODU-KLEEN® BIN VENT FILTER

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VIBRA-JET ® BIN DISCHARGE SYSTEM WEIGH HOPPER

DYNA-SLIDE TM HIGH PRECISION AIR-ACTIVATED FEEDER

BAGBUSTER ® BAG BREAKER

BELLA® TWIN SHAFT FLUIDIZED ZONE MIXER AUTOMATIC 15 DEGREE SWITCH

HDP 4000 FULL LINE CONCEPT ® DENSE PHASE CONVEYING SYSTEM

Less degradation From micron sized powders to large pellets and everying in between, Dynamic Air can move your dry granular materials gently, reliably and with significant reductions in product degradation and/or system wear.

Sixteen concepts Each Dynamic Air system is custom designed from one of our sixteen different conveying concepts. So you get a conveying solution that fits your process perfectly, without compromises.

Proven capability Dynamic Air dense phase pneumatic conveying systems have been proven in over 15,000 installations worldwide. They handle a wide range of materials and bulk densities at rates from less than a hundred kilograms per hour to 400 tonnes per hour, over distances exceeding 1500 metres.

Cost effective Our high material-to-air ratios reduce energy and compressed air requirements. Our low conveying velocities provide significant process savings in both operation and maintenance.

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HIGH PRECISION FEEDERS FOR WEIGHING AND BATCHING When it comes to weighing and batching, choosing the proper dosing feeder is crucial to achieving a reliable and accurate system. Although scale accuracy is important, the accuracy of the feeder is even more important since the feeding needs to stop when the desired weight is

achieved. Because each material and application are unique, Dynamic Air offers a variety of feeders for weighing and batching, including screw feeders, air-activated feeders, vibratory feeders and more. Dynamic Air also offers complete custom designed weighing and batching systems.

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LOGISTICS COMPANIES SHOULD NOT OVERLOOK THE TALENT IN THEIR WORKFORCE Logistics companies seeking people with the skills required to meet the demands of an increasingly complex and sophisticated world should not overlook the talent that they already have, says Walker Logistics’ Charlie Walker Don’t let hidden talent slip away While it has been widely reported that the logistics and supply chain industries face a growing shortage of skills and labour, much of the focus has been on the lack of manual or semi-skilled workers. But it could be argued that the dearth of young people with high-level technical skills entering the sector presents a far more serious challenge.

Driven by the demands of modern consumers who expect goods to be on the shelves of bricks and mortar stores and insist on their online orders being delivered to their front door within ever shortening time frames, supply chain management continues its transformation into something of a science. As a result, logistics professionals must now be comfortable dealing with robots and other forms of automated handling technology, analysing endless data streams and engaging with increasingly sophisticated forms of AI. And, of course, from time to time they have to contend with ‘black swan’ events that shift the landscape in ways that no one can possibly have foreseen – such as Covid and the impact it had on online retailing.

It is comforting for employers to know that having grown up in the digital world, today’s young people are relaxed around technology and excited about using it. Yet bringing together techsavvy graduates or bright school leavers looking for a rewarding career and logistics companies 6

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seeking talented individuals capable of moving their business forward, remains challenging.

The reasons are varied and complex but most surveys continue to highlight the fact that graduates perceive the logistics industry as being poorly paid, unsafe, with a lack of gender diversity (it’s a ‘boy’s club’ they say) and offering little opportunity for professional development.

Unfortunately, the problem is exacerbated by the fact that graduates (as well as switchedon school leavers) are rarely encouraged to choose logistics as a career path after completing their studies. This is, in part, a consequence of the supply chain industry’s relationship with the nation’s Universities and other educational establishments which has not been as good as it might or, indeed, should be for many years.

The way that logistics companies interact with the education system must improve if we are to recruit the caliber of future employees the industry needs.

In the meantime, many logistics companies have realised that to future-proof their organization greater investment in improving the caliber of their existing people is essential.

At Walker Logistics, staff development and progression has always been a priority. We believe that by encouraging a culture of continuous learning we can instill a ‘growth mindset’ within our people at all levels of the business. When employees have the chance to grow and develop within a company, it not only boosts their own careers but also creates a positive and motivated culture across the business that, in turn, helps to attract and retain the best talent.

I am delighted to be able to say that two young people that

joined us some time ago in junior roles are the latest members of our workforce to benefit from this approach. The pair have just been promoted to operations manager positions at our multi-user storage hub near Reading.

Having worked on the shopfloor their promotions provide a clear demonstration for other employees that through hard work, it is possible to have a very worthwhile career with Walker Logistics. Because our colleagues know that the company is prepared to invest in their professional development their dedication grows, which – in turn – means our staff turnover drops as do the costs incurred by recruiting and ‘bedding in’ new people.

It is the responsibility of everyone in the industry to ensure that the supply chain sector has the skills required to meet the demands of an increasingly complex and sophisticated world. But until such time as intelligent young people are consciously choosing to embark upon a career in logistics above say media, accountancy or engineering, it will be necessary for logistics operators to sell the idea of logistics as more than a steppingstone on the pathway to something ‘better’ to the smartest members of their existing team. www.walkerlogistics.com

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FLOWCRETE WINS LARGE COMMERCIAL PROJECT AWARD AT THE FERFA AWARDS 2023 Flowcrete, a brand of Tremco CPG UK, is pleased to announce winning the award for Largest Commercial Project alongside Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) at the 2023 FeRFA Awards Dinner.

This recognition marks a significant achievement for the Flowcrete brand and underscores its commitment to achieving the best in the Resin Flooring Industry.

The FeRFA Awards Dinner is an annual event that recognises outstanding achievements in the resin flooring industry. The awards celebrate innovation and quality, and honours outstanding flooring achievements in the commercial and industrial resin flooring sector.

In acknowledging exceptional projects, innovative solutions, and the remarkable contributions of FeRFA members, this year, the awards presented a range of catagories designed to showcase excellence within the industry.

The project which won the award chose Flowcrete’s Flowfast Quartz system - a fast-cure seamless methyl methacrylate (MMA) floor coating that delivers a robust, easily maintained, and slip-resistant surface with the added advantage of minimal disruption to day-to-day services if needs be. Flowfast Quartz Structure was also applied which combines decorative colour stable quartz granules in a clear resin binder to create a durable floor with an attractive, textured finish.

Other areas of the project saw Flowcrete’s Flowfast Terrosso Flake applied, along with a significant amount of coving, to provide an attractive, easy-tomaintain finish. Flowfast Terrosso has been specifically designed for high-traffic commercial environments that need a functional floor that is also eye-catching. A significant advantage of this solution is its fast cure rate, which allows for rapid installations, making it ideal for developments wanting to minimise the downtime caused by the floor’s application.

Stuart Smith, UK & Ireland sales manager for Flowcrete, says, “This award serves as a testament to the company’s dedication to delivering the highest quality in resin flooring and its continuous efforts to stay at the forefront of the industry. On behalf of Flowcrete, I would like to express our gratitude to the FeRFA Association and the judges for recognising our achievements. This award is not only a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our team but also the trust and support of our valued customers and partners.”

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CLEAN METHOD FOR EMPTYING LARGE BULK BAGS Dynamic Air BulkBuster bulk bag unloaders provide the solution for safely and effectively emptying large bulk bags. The Series 422 Model H1900 BulkBuster bulk bag unloader provides a clean method of discharging bulk bags since it includes internal dust collection for containing fugitive dust. The removable bayonet mounted cartridge filters provide continuous cleaning, and they recycle fugitive dust by discharging it back into the process hopper

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below. The Series 422 Model H1900 unloader also features a viewport, work gloves to allow the bulk bags to be untied and emptied without contacting the bag contents, and a bag closing mechanism, which allows partial bag unloading. Also included are air operated bulk bag jostlers for faster discharging of difficult to handle materials. https://www.dynamicair. com/products/bagunloaders. html

Dynamic Air Inc. St. Paul, MN 651 484-2900 info@dynamicair.com www.dynamicair.com

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MOBILE HIGH CAPACITY BULK BAG DISCHARGER AND FLEXIBLE SCREW CONVEYOR A new Mobile FrameMounted Bulk Bag Discharger with Flexible Screw Conveyor from Flexicon allows rapid, dust-free discharging and conveying of bulk solid materials at multiple plant locations.

The BULK-OUT® BFF Series discharger allows forkliftloading of bulk bags from 914 to 2134 mm tall. A removable bag-lifting cradle with Z-CLIP™ strap holders permits bulk bags to be attached securely at floor level from an ergonomic standing height, and then forklifted into cradle cups atop the discharger’s upright posts.

The bag spout is pulled through a 305 mm diameter iris valve which is then closed around the spout, preventing material flow. The spout can then be untied, the snap-action access door closed, and the valve released slowly, allowing controlled flow into the enclosed hopper through the bulk bag interface chute.

Complete discharge is aided

by FLOW-FLEXER™ bag activators that press against opposite bottom sides of the bag at timed intervals to form a steep “V” shape, and top-mounted POP-TOP™ extension devices that raise the uprights as the bulk bag empties, promoting the flow of material from the corners of the bag through the bag spout.

The hopper is vented to a BAG-VAC™ dust collector that creates negative pressure within the sealed system to contain displaced air and dust, and vacuum any particles trapped in bag creases during disconnect.

Reverse pulse air jets on a timed cycle dislodge material accumulated on the filters, returning it to the material stream.

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1067 mm high and is equipped with proximity level sensors, and a pneumatic vibrator assembly to promote flow of material to the conveyor.

The outlet of the hopper charges the inlet of a BEV-CON™ Flexible Screw Conveyor that propels free- and non-freeflowing bulk materials at a 45 degree incline in user-specified distances for discharging directly into processing equipment or storage vessels through 254 mm diameter downspouting.

Specialised geometry of the internal screw allows handling of materials that pack, cake, smear, seize or fluidise, with no separation of blends. The screw is the only moving part contacting material, and is driven beyond the point of discharge, preventing material contact with seals or bearings, and allowing rapid cleaning.

Mounted on a mobile base with support mast, the selfcontained unit can be rolled to feed various locations or to a cleaning station.

A lower clean-out cap on the conveyor tube can be removed to

flush the smooth interior surfaces with steam, water or cleaning solutions, or to fully remove the flexible screw for cleaning and inspection.

The system is available in carbon steel with durable industrial coating, with stainless steel material contact surfaces, or in all-stainless steel finished to industrial, food, dairy or pharmaceutical standards. Its NEMA 4 control panel with PLC allows manual and automatic start/stop and speed adjustment.

Flexicon also manufacture other configurations of mobile and stationary bulk bag dischargers, as well as flexible screw conveyors, tubular cable conveyors, pneumatic conveying systems, bulk bag dischargers, bulk bag conditioners, bulk bag fillers, bag dump stations, drum/box/container tippers, drum fillers, weigh batching and blending systems, and engineered plant-wide bulk handling systems with automated controls.

For information contact Flexicon Europe Ltd, +44 (0)1227 374710, sales@flexicon.co.uk, www.flexicon.co.uk

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ABB, BOLIDEN AND LKAB COMPLETE SUCCESSFUL TESTING OF INDUSTRY-FIRST AUTOMATED ROBOT CHARGER FOR INCREASED SAFETY IN UNDERGROUND MINES Technology leader working with the major Swedish mine operators to advance automation and robotics for safer working environments ABB Robot Charger detects drilled holes in a rock face and installs explosive charges during mining operations, removing the need for human presence Technology development will end this year with control of the robot handed over to the customer to run the blasting sequence ABB has successfully completed testing of the industry-first automated robot charging technology for underground mines in partnership with mine operators Boliden and LKAB. The goal is to make mines safer by automating one of few manual processes left in mining: charging the blasting holes with explosives.

Blasting schedules in underground mines can vary, but the process takes place up to 15 times per day in larger mines as miners expand the chambers to extract mineral and metal ores. ABB Robot Charger automatically detects boreholes and fills them with charges without the presence of humans, removing the need for people to be near the unsupported rock face during blasting sequences.

The completed testing phase confirms the effectiveness of integrating the robot charger with a carrier vehicle, communication with bulk emulsion and vision systems and incorporation of a second robot arm to assemble prime and detonator. It ensures full reach to all borehole levels and areas of the rock face and remote control for operators.

The program has been undertaken at Boliden Garpenberg, which is the world’s most productive underground zinc mine and is located 180 kilometers northwest of Stockholm.

ABB is now embarking on the final stage of development that aims to execute the full blasting sequence in the underground mine with full control of the robot handed over to the customer. ABB is also starting discussions with other mine operators to eventually join the co-development project, so that the technology can be tested in different mine environments and in regions beyond Northern Europe with varying climate and rock composition.

“This is a significant technology development for ABB and the wider industry where safety is part of overall ESG commitments,” said Vedrana Spudic, Head of Technology, Business Line Mining, ABB. “The robot locates the drilled holes on the rock face using a vision system, and these recent tests show all can be 12

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reached and charged with the cycle fully automated.

This removes the need for human operators in a small, unsupported area right at the face.”

ABB developed the robot charger technology with vision systems and automation solutions to communicate with the truck, crane and ABB industrial robotic arm. The solution can be retrofitted to any truck.

ABB draws on 130 years of experience in the mining industry and is a pioneer in the integration of electrification, automation and digitalization in mining.

ABB’s Process Automation business automates, electrifies and digitalizes industrial operations that address a wide range of essential needs – from supplying energy, water and materials, to producing goods and transporting them to market. With its ~20,000 employees, leading technology and service expertise, ABB Process Automation helps customers in process, hybrid and maritime industries improve performance and safety of operations, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. go.abb/processautomation ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated. Building on more than 140 years of excellence, ABB’s ~105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation. www.abb.com

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RELIABLE AND FOOD-SAFE TRANSPORT OF POORLY FLOWING COCOA POWDER FOR BEVERAGE PRODUCTION Cocoa powders are used to provide the characteristic taste and colour of chocolate beverages. Finely ground cocoa powders are usually mixed with the other ingredients to make the beverage powders. Handling cocoa powder can be tricky due to the nature and the fineness of the powder. Gericke has successfully supplied, installed and commissioned a pneumatic conveying, storage, feeding and mixing system for the production of chocolate drinks.

Cocoa powder should be processed at temperatures below 30°C and under dry conditions. The reason for this is that it is a hygroscopic product that would absorb moisture and form lumps, which would affect its flavour and make processing difficult. Therefore, it is advantageous to have a closed processing system that protects the product from possible contamination and interaction with the environment. Gericke uses pneumatic conveying systems in which the product is introduced into a pipeline through a special device and transported by means of a gas flow to a receiving hopper.

In a pneumatic lean phase conveying system, the product is introduced into the pipeline by a rotary valve. The conveying gas is usually generated by a roots blower operating at a pressure of less than 1 bar g. This type of pneumatic conveying system is characterised by high air velocities of usually more than 20 m/s and lean product loading of solids dispersed in the gas stream. Conveying hygroscopic powders containing fat (cocoa powder usually has a proportion of 10-20%) at high speeds can result in product layers within the pipeline, which can ultimately lead to clogged pipes, which is not hygienic at all.

With the PulseFlow PTA® pneumatic dense phase conveying system supplied by Gericke, the cocoa powder is conveyed as a slow moving plug of product. The system consists of a pressure vessel and is operated with compressed air from an air supply usually greater than 4 bar g. Since the line is filled with a dense volume of solids, called a high loading, the cocoa powder is transported at velocities well below 10 m/s, only a small amount of compressed gas is required. The air consumed from the air network is cleaned and typically dried with a freeze dryer, resulting in a very low residual water content corresponding to an atmospheric dew point of approximately - 20°C. This prevents the product

from settling in the pipeline and causing interruption of the flow.

Depending on the supplier of the cocoa powder, the flow behaviour can range from very free flowing to poor flowing. The transport system must therefore be able to convey both types of cocoa powder. The cohesive and poor flowing type exhibits funnel flow in the hoppers, which can result in low performance.

To prevent this, the conveying system has been equipped with a special fluidising system that enables uniform discharge.

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HIGH-EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES FOR PROCESSING AND RECYCLING PLASTICS At Fakuma 2023 (17-21 October 2023, Friedrichshafen, Germany) Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim will present innovative product and process solutions that make both the compounding and the recycling of plastics markedly more efficient and increase the product quality achieved.

One eyecatcher at Fakuma booth 6312 in Hall A6 is the preconfigured ProRate™ PLUS-S feeder. It serves as a representative of Coperion’s comprehensive technology and process expertise in all compounding tasks. From raw material handling to conveying, feeding, melting, dispersing, homogenizing and devolatilizing up to pelletizing, Coperion delivers both high-efficiency individual components as well as complete systems.

The added value from the merger of Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim, specialist in mechanical recycling of plastics and plastic waste, is evident at the booth in a virtual PET recycling plant that

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both companies have created. This virtual plant presents one of the complete solutions for plastics recycling that Coperion, together with Herbold Meckesheim, is now making available from a single source. It demonstrates the entire process and at the same time allows a glimpse into numerous key components and their functions.

Moreover, rotors from Herbold Meckesheim granulators will be on display in several sizes and for various applications. The rotor concept with the cutting geometry is a decisive reason for the high efficiency of Herbold Meckesheim’s granulators.

Plastics Recycling Plants from A Single Source Along with individual components, Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim now build entire systems for plastics recycling. From mechanical processing – size reduction, washing, separating, drying and agglomerating of plastics – to bulk material handling as well as feeding and extrusion all the

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way to compounding and pelletizing, such plants cover the entire plastics recycling process chain.

Since their merger, both companies have continued to develop and optimally attune their technologies for individual process steps so that entire systems excel in operation with extremely high efficiency.

Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim realize solutions for mechanical recycling of post-industrial and post-consumer waste, chemical recycling, solvent-based recycling, and deodorization, tailored to the type of plastic being processed.

Representative of their expertise in these various plastics recycling processes, Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim will be showing a PET recycling plant simulation at Fakuma 2023. Booth visitors can look directly into all process steps and view the construction and functionality of key technologies.

Pivotal for the high efficiency of Herbold Meckesheim’s granulators are both the rotor concept and the cutting geometry, individually

adapted for the task and the raw material. Herbold Meckesheim granulators work with true double cross cutting action: not only the rotor knives are mounted at an inclined angle, even the stator knives are creating a clean cut with a constant gap across the entire knife width. The end product is a regrind with very good flow characteristics, low fines percentage, and high bulk density that can be easily reintroduced into the process. Various rotors from Herbold Meckesheim granulators will be available to view at the booth.

Smart Solutions For More Efficiency In Classic Compounding Tasks At Fakuma, Coperion will also present versatile and efficient uses of its ZSK and STS twin screw extruders as well as its feeding and conveying technologies in classic and forward-looking compounding tasks.

Coperion technologies are ideally suited for manufacturing demanding compounds such as bioplastics. Due to the number of possible base polymers and the variety of recipes, bioplastics manufacturing creates very high demands upon compounding technology. Coperion has already supplied numerous systems for the production of bioplastics. The company’s comprehensive process expertise is leveraged to design each process step such that the required mechanical properties of bioplastic end products are achieved.

Representative of its first-class compounding technology and process solutions, Coperion is showing the preconfigured ProRate PLUS feeder in size S with integrated refill system at its Fakuma booth. This continuous-operation gravimetric feeder from Coperion K-Tron is very robust and stands out with a good price-performance ratio. This single screw feeder is an especially economical solution for reliably feeding free-flowing bulk materials.

Coperion K-Tron has also expanded the ProRate PLUS feeder line with a PLUS-MT twin screw feeder especially for feeding powders.

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SIMPLIFIED FEEDING PROCESS INTEGRATION WITH PRECONFIGURED CONTROLLERS The Gericke Group, a leading international provider of powder processing solutions, is pleased to introduce its latest advancements in feeding and dosing technology integration, the updated GUC Gericke Universal Controller. With a rich history of over a century in engineering and bulk handling expertise, Gericke offers practical and reliable solutions that streamline complex feeding and dosing processes for improved accuracy and efficiency.

Feeding processes can often present challenges, and Gericke is dedicated to addressing these complexities head-on. Leveraging their deep understanding of integrating feeding, dosing, and weighing technology, Gericke ensures that processes not only meet accuracy requirements but also seamlessly integrate into existing systems. “At Gericke, we recognise that precise feeding and dosing is essential for successful bulk handling. Our technology provides dependable solutions that simplify operations,” noted Robin Maag, Product Manager Feeding at Gericke.

The GUC (Gericke Universal Controller) embodies Gericke’s commitment to practical excellence.

Equipped with sophisticated algorithms that filter out environmental effects, the GUC ensures accuracy even under challenging conditions. Supporting both analogue and digital weighing cells, the GUC allows users to choose weighing technologies tailored to their application and accuracy preferences. It is also capable to control multiple feeders with one electronic.

An important element of Gericke’s approach is the user-friendly Human-Machine Interface (HMI) featuring a modern and intuitive design. This design

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promotes efficient operations by enhancing the overall user experience. Gericke’s technology arrives preconfigured and tested alongside the loss-in-weight feeder, offering a comprehensive and ready-todeploy package.

Furthermore, Gericke simplifies integration through pre-configured fieldbus communication to frequency inverters, saving time and eliminating the need for additional programming. The GUC empowers users with full local control over essential devices and options, including refilling with volumetric feeding mode, intromitters, agitators, and closing devices for feeding tubes.

“Our aim with the GUC is to simplify complex processes, minimise programming tasks, and reduce complexity on PLCs,” explained Robin Maag.

“Gericke is committed to providing holistic solutions that address various challenges in bulk handling applications.”

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DEMATIC COMPLETES MAJOR AUTOMATION PROJECT FOR GERMAN FOOD RETAILER BÜNTING Dematic has recently completed commissioning of an automation project featuring innovative warehouse technology for Bünting SCM/Logistik GmbH & Co. KG at its new logistics centre in Nortmoor, in the German state of Lower Saxony.

“We realised we needed to provide a growing selection of items in discount superstores and we were looking for an efficient solution to improve our processes. We went with the Dematic Multishuttle® system because of its compact design, high storage density and advanced technology,” explains Markus Bloem, project and process coordinator at Bünting SCM/Logistik GmbH. The company supplies around 200 of its own locations as well as around 200 independent food retailers. The new warehouse in Nortmoor also manages orders from e-commerce customers via online supermarket portals.

The centrepiece of the automation solution is the Dematic Multishuttle® utilising three aisles on 35 levels with up to 75,000 bin storage spaces and featuring telescopic load-handling devices with an innovative 8-finger design. The solution offers maximum flexibility for stored goods and can efficiently handle multiple transport units without requiring fixed storage locations.

For slow-moving items, or “C” articles, the Dematic Multishuttle® independently manages the buffering, storage and sequencing of the totes and trays. Its compact design makes optimum use of the available space to provide high storage density.

According to Bloem, the Dematic solution offers three key benefits. “Intelligent packing pattern software calculates the most efficient arrangement and positioning of packages on an order-byorder basis, ensuring a cost-effective utilisation of transport resources. As a result, fewer packages are generated, leading to lower CO2 emissions during transport.”

“Next, the addition of a contents list with all the essential goods information also ensures a particularly efficient packing process,” Bloem says.

“Last but not least, the camera and weighing functions monitor the entire process, minimising the risk of order mix-up or missing items in the merchandise arrangement,” concludes the project coordinator for Bünting.

The 105 shuttles automatically store, buffer,

sequence and transport items to one of the eight picking stations before a Dematic modular conveyor system (MCS) moves them on to the goods issue area. The MCS also links the individual logistics areas within the multi-story building to support Bünting with more efficient processes and higher picking performance.

The entire Dematic automation project is designed to accommodate expanding the facility on a modular basis. “We are currently very satisfied with the degree of capacity utilisation and the optimisation of our processes,” says Bloem. With the changeover to the automatic transport system, Bünting has not only increased its material flow, but it has also raised its throughput rate, while reducing the amount of handling required.

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HEIDELBERG MATERIALS UK COMMISSIONS 60M RADIAL STACKER CONVEYOR FROM QMS Quarry Manufacturing & Supplies (QMS) has recently supplied a bespoke 60m radial stacker conveyor to Heidelberg Materials UK (as then, Hanson Aggregates). Designed and built to the company’s exacting requirements, the UK manufactured stock piler is now hard at work at the company’s Frindsbury Wharf site helping to ensure that aggregates reach customers wherever they are in the UK. Hanson Aggregates, before its acquisition by Heidelberg Materials UK, is one of the country’s largest users of rail freight, moving over 2.5 million tonnes of aggregates a year from seven rail connected loading points to 12 distribution depots. The company produces and moves so much material it has its own fleet of locomotives and wagons, whilst barges are used to supply production facilities alongside the River Thames. For road haulage, Hanson had a core road fleet of 1,200 liveried trucks operated principally by self-employed owner drivers under a franchise scheme.

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With such a distribution fleet at hand, and in order to effectively and efficiently load its aggregates onto a variety of haulage solutions, the company required a flexible and efficient aggregates loading system. This had to be able to move the aggregates at high speeds, yet at the same time not lose any material from the conveyor.

Following discussions with Coalville headquartered Quarry Manufacturing & Supplies, a bespoke 60m long radial stacker conveyor was supplied and constructed at the Frindsbury Wharf site.

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The QMS 60m long radial stacker conveyor was designed by the company’s experienced inhouse technical design department which is able to draw on many years industry experience. Manufactured entirely at the company’s UK headquarters, it was installed and commissioned, and now serviced, by QMS service engineers. This team is totally dedicated to quarry and aggregate sites, helping to maximise the investment made in essential equipment.

“The QMS range of robust conveyors are engineered to create a trouble free connection between crushing and screening equipment. They are designed to increase stockpile capacity and reduce onsite material handling.

Our full range of conveyors can be used for the transfer of materials in the quarrying, mining, recycling, construction and mineral processing industry,” explains Quarry Manufacturing & Supplies managing director Jonathan Beck.

“We believe that our radial stacker conveyor is one of the most cost efficient and effective ways of stockpiling material as the reduction of segregation, degradation, contamination and compaction when stockpiling ensures ‘in specification’ material for any application. QMS’ radial stackers cater for a complete range of applications and industries and deliver 30% more stockpile capacity on the same footprint when stockpiling in a trapezoidal shape compared using standard stackers,” further adds Jonathan Beck.

ESSENTIAL TOOL

Heidelberg Materials UK produces and distributes aggregates, crushed rock, sand and gravel from a

network of quarries, depots, and wharves across the UK. The company supplies these aggregates for a variety of construction uses including ready-mixed concrete production, pre-cast concrete, brick and block manufacture and asphalt production. It also produces specialist sands for glass making, horticulture, agriculture and leisure. Additionally the company is also able to offer an extensive range of specialist sub-base and base aggregates, including industrial sands, agricultural lime, SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems) aggregates, and sea defence aggregates. It further sells aggregate sand and gravel to other precast and ready mixed concrete manufacturers and to the general market.

“Given the wide variety of aggregate products Heidelberg Materials UK produces, and the wide range of customers the company services, an efficient, cost effective radial stacker conveyor is an essential piece of equipment for the company. The QMS 60m radial stacker conveyor is able to produce stockpiles that are easily accessed by even the largest loading shovels. It uses mains electricity at the site so is environmentally friendly as well as cost efficient.

It has proved itself to onsite and is now considered to be essential for the Frindsbury Wharf site,” concludes Quarry Manufacturing & Supplies managing director Jonathan Beck.

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MAJOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS SUPPLIER THE ASHCOURT GROUP LEADS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE WITH CDE WASH PLANT CDE, a leading provider of wet processing solutions, has commissioned a 100tph C&D waste recycling plant for The Ashcourt Group, located at their Pocklington site in East Yorkshire.

Operating since 1996, The Ashcourt Group is a leading construction materials supplier throughout Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the North East. The company operates a number of state-of-the-art wet batch concrete batching facilities which are some of the largest and most technically advanced concrete production facilities in their operating area.

In addition to this, The Ashcourt Group produce and distribute a wide range of high-quality aggregate products derived from a network of quarries, wash plants and overseas imports.

As one of the biggest concrete manufacturers and aggregate suppliers in their operating area, The Ashcourt Group wished to expand its operations with the integration of a new wash plant which will be used to support its existing concrete and aggregates businesses.

Commenting on the decision to invest in a CDE plant, Emily Summerson, Group Operations Director at The Ashcourt Group said: “As a market leader and innovator, The Ashcourt Group is forward looking and recognises the need to move towards providing more sustainable construction materials. There is a market

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shift in what customers are looking for, many customers now care about the green credentials of their materials and materials suppliers.

“Additionally, it made sense for us as we are generating these materials which, without the wash plant, would have to be processed as a waste material, instead we are able to wash and recover a range of sand and aggregates in a well-placed location to serve the markets from Hull to York whilst diverting more waste from landfill.”

The Ashcourt Group had confidence in CDE’s expertise to design a solution which would increase the amount of material they could process to meet current business and market demands.

Reginald Port, Director Ashcourt (Hull & East Yorkshire) said: “We spoke to some major suppliers and decided to opt for CDE based on their extensive experience with this type of plant. I visited a number of older CDE plants which have been operational for over a decade. We are interested in the lifetime of this investment, and we know that with CDE we have a long-term partner that will continue to provide support across the life of the plant.”

In order to serve the changing market landscape, CDE has designed a 100tph wet processing solution.

The plant comprises a CDE R4500 primary scalping screen, AggMaxTM 252R scrubbing and classification

QUARRYING & MINING system, EvoWash sand wash plant, AquaCycleTM A600 thickener, and Filter Press sludge dewatering system.

The R4500 electric scalper with apron feeder delivers unrivalled protection of the downstream process by maximising product yield from feed material. The unique construction of the VibroCentric drive removes unnecessary weight while delivering acceleration up to 5G for enhanced screening performance.

The pioneering AggMax scrubbing, and classification system combines prescreening, scrubbing, organics removal, sizing, stockpiling, fines recovery and filtrates removal on a compact chassis.

The integrated trash screen allows for the effective removal of organics and other lightweight contaminants, ensuring the production of the highest quality final aggregates and mineral ores.

The EvoWash sand washing system is engineered for in-spec sands with hydrocyclone technology and gives unparalleled control of silk cut points to produce quality materials and guarantees return on investment. It is also equipped with the VibroSync drive centre which distributes power evenly across the full screening area and ensures maximum transfer of energy to material for unrivalled dewatering performance.

The integration of CDE’s AquaCycle technology is allowing the site to recycle more water, ultimately reducing energy costs. An alternative to water extraction and the costly process of pumping water to the plant, CDE’s AquaCycle minimises water consumption by ensuring up to 90% of process water is recycled for immediate recirculation.

The CDE filter press is designed and built to deliver maximum plant efficiency, eliminating the need for tailings dams or settling ponds which, in turn, significantly reduces waste handling. The filter cake contains 85% dry solids and can be used in several applications such as pond lining or landfill capping, eliminating waste disposal costs.

The plant also features AutoLimeTM which controls the lime mixing process to ensure optimal delivery and efficiency.

The plant is producing six final products (two sands; 0-2mm soft sand and 0-4mm coarse sand, and three aggregates; 4-10mm, 20-40mm and 40-80mm) as well as filter cake which will be applied in lining landfill cells.

With the opening of the new wash plant, The Ashcourt Group reinforces its position as a leading provider of building materials in the area and continue to stay committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Emily Summerson adds: “Since commissioning the plant in June 2023, our recycled materials have been well received in the marketplace with great feedback

on the quality. We are dedicated to providing the highest rates of recycling possible and this new plant in Pocklington is helping enhance this. We are currently diverting more than 90% of material which would have otherwise been sent to landfill.”

The wash plant investment is allowing The Ashcourt Group to build a circular economy business model and offer the full solution to its customers.

Discussing the value of the additional plant, Reginald Port said: “The wash plant has allowed us to keep our tipping reserve free and internalised a lot of spend which previously went to third parties, with the wash plant we are able to become increasingly more self-sufficient to supply our own construction projects and reduce costs.

“The wash plant has definitely met our expectations, in fact, it has exceeded them with the specified tonnages. We thought 100tph would be top end processing, but we are regularly doing 115–120 tph and up to 150tph depending on the feed material.

Mike Bibby, Business Development Manager at CDE said: “Plants like this are the future of the industry and a testament to Ashcourt Group’s passion for diverting waste from landfill and creating a circular economy. It’s been a pleasure to work with the team at Ashcourt to build a solution that aligns with their goals.

“At CDE we are committed to delivering quality products which stand the test of time. The Ashcourt Group was focused on investing in a plant which was going to be easy to maintain with quality long lasting components which CDE delivered. We look forward to working together with The Ashcourt Group team as they continue to grow.”

CDE and The Ashcourt Group will be hosting a virtual site tour of the 100tph waste recycling plant, where experts will detail each stage of the process, from the feed material and the washing process to the outputs currently being produced.

To register for the virtual site tour on Tuesday 14th November please visit: https://www.cdegroup.com/ ashcourt Bulk Solids Today

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KONECRANES’ RAILQ 3D – KEEPING CRANES RUNNING STRAIGHT AND TRUE Lifting equipment specialist, Konecranes, has launched its RailQ 3D crane runway survey programme. The package has been designed to provide highly accurate measurement of crane runway alignment and is backed by comprehensive analysis of cloud-based data.

RailQ 3D uses the latest high-definition laser scanning technology to measure critical aspects of runway systems. Parameters covered by the survey include the relative alignment of runway rails. It also measures the geometry of girders, wheels, guide rollers end trucks and other crane components to provide a comprehensive overview of the condition of material handling equipment. RailQ 3D uses remotely operated data collection meaning that it is a faster and safer process than traditional survey methods.

Data obtained during the survey is assessed

by Konecranes’ experienced engineers, using the company’s proprietary analysis and 3D visualisation software to identify potential crane alignment issues.

The findings are used to highlight areas where critical performance and safety factors may be compromised and recommend remedial actions. Undertaking RailQ 3D surveys as part of a scheduled inspection programme for critical lifting equipment helps pinpoint chronic alignment issues, indicating the need for engineered maintenance solutions. Timely corrective action during planned breaks in operating schedules

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reduces crane downtime and lost production. It also avoids further deterioration of the lifting equipment fault.

RailQ 3D is fully compatible with the company’s on-line customer portal, yourKONECRANES, facilitating prompt and easy access to comprehensive intelligence on crane performance, maintenance history, asset condition, usage data and agreement details. Using the Konecranes’ TRUCONNECT interface customers can receive alerts and monitor data on service activity, crane performance and spend for single assets or an entire fleet of material handling equipment. Information is updated in real time during service visits by IT enabled technicians, providing customers prompt access to the latest and most comprehensive data, reports and recommendations.

Konecranes’ Customer Experience Manager, James Bow, stated: “The development of RailQ 3D represents a significant investment in state-of-the-art technology, providing a value-added service for our customers.

RailQ 3D provides data accuracy unmatched by traditional survey methods. Crane intelligence is available in real time allowing our customers to make informed decisions on maintenance and service activity, to improve safety and performance. It also helps maximise operational time and extend the lifetime of lifting equipment.”

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DEMATIC COMPLETES MAJOR AUTOMATION PROJECT FOR GERMAN FOOD RETAILER BÜNTING Torquing up success at Formula Student High performance electric cars are being developed across Europe for Formula Student, an engineering education competition like no other. The team from Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, Portugal may have a secret weapon in the form of a test bench based upon a wireless torque sensor.

Formula Student (FS) aims to develop enterprising and innovative young engineers and encourage more young people to take up a career in engineering. It is designed to test students’ abilities and demonstrate their capabilities to deliver a complex and integrated product in the demanding environment of motorsport.

Entry into the competition usually forms part of a degree-level project and is viewed by the motorsport industry as the standard for engineering graduates to meet, transitioning them from university to the workplace. Many FS participants go on to have amazing careers either in motorsport or elsewhere.

Sensor Technology Ltd has supplied a TorqSense system to the Formula Student team at Lisbon’s renowned technical university, the Instituto Superior Técnico, so that they can develop a high performance electric motor for their car. Their efforts will be doubly impressive as the power/ weight ratio will far exceed any previous electric motor development undertaken in Portugal.

FST Lisboa is one of Portugal’s most successful Formula Student teams, having been actively involved since 2001. With seven prototypes from past events, the team has achieved national recognition for its innovative engineering and project management. In fact the team’s fourth car was the first ever high performance electric car developed in Portugal, while its 2017 design was the first fourwheel drive electric prototype completely developed in Portugal.

This year the team, composed of students from several engineering courses (Mechanical, Naval, Electrical, Aerospace, Informatics and Industrial Management), is pushing to even greater heights and developing its own electric motors.

Henrique Motta, who is studying industrial engineering and management and is also Sponsor Manager for FST Lisboa, explains that this year’s entry is based on the team’s previous electric car which was the first to have all-wheel drive transmission. Thus much of the focus is now on developing, testing and refining the electric motor.

He gives some details: “TorqSense has an

important role with us. We have been developing our own electric motors for the past two years and now we are starting to build production units that will be fitted into the car, which is designated FST 08e. As a very important part of the motors’ development, we need to test them rigorously and log huge amounts of performance data so that we can analyse it and work toward an optimised final design.”

The TorqSense sensor will allow the team to measure the motors’ torque to predict its behaviour once installed in the car. They will be testing motors to their limits in the test bench, so should eventually be able to predict completely how it will perform in all circumstances.

The testing regime has been developed so that the TorqSense will be used in all bench tests to fully model all the performance characteristics of the prototype motor. The tests will go a maximum speed of 20 000rpm and maximum torque of 30Nm. TorqSense has often been used in dedicated test benches, for prototypes as varied as wind turbines, industrial fans, windscreen wiper motors, unmanned drones and model aircraft as well as for many electric vehicle projects. It is often the preferred solution because, being wireless, it is easy to set up for each new test run and does not require a large amount of wiring and slip ring setting each time.

However FST Lisboa says it was primarily attracted to TorqSense because of its connectivity, as Motta explains: “TorqSense allows us to easily connect other hardware and software solutions using USB or CAN bus. We also like the ease of use of Sensor Technology’s software products such as TorqView and the ETD Transducer display, which make the visualisation and logging of data a simple one-step process.”

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TWO MACHINES IN ONE WITH THE NEW SCREENCORE TRIDENT 125 HI-STAK Producing accurately sized aggregates in the mining, quarrying, recycling and demolition industries is essential, as is the ability to produce massive stockpiles of material. Although mobile screens have their own integrated stockpiling conveyors, they are generally compact and often need to be augmented by separate specialist stockpilers. This is unproductive, inefficient, and of course expensive. To overcome this, Screencore has combined precision screening and enhanced stockpiling with the introduction of New Trident 125 Hi-Stak.

The Screencore range of stockpilers has been designed to boost operational productivity. The components of the range have been developed to work on their own or alongside Screencore’s - and other manufacturers - ranges of crushers, screens and trommels etc. In order to deliver flexible, mobile stockpiling, Screencore conveyors are designed to be transportable and highly durable, offering features such as twin drives, check valves and hopper feeders. The stockpilers have been specifically developed to help construction, recycling, quarrying and surface mining operations, delivering a solution that can handle bulk materials on any site.

Providing the highest levels of precision screening efficiency, Screencore’s Trident range of scalper screens is renowned globally for toughness, adaptability, high performance and screening excellence. Members of the range are known for the ability to handle heavy duty operations, being an industrious piece of equipment designed for scalping and precision

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screening. With an exceptionally large screen area and high-capacity performance, Screencore’s range of scalper screens deliver a robust capability to withstand vast amounts of material, making them a favourite in such industries such as quarrying aggregate production, surface mining, construction, and recycling.

Despite the excellence of the individual product ranges, to combine the attributes of precision screening and scalping with large material stockpiles, two pieces of equipment are required: a screener and a stockpiler.

Now however Screencore has combined stockpiling and scalping-screening with the introduction of the new Trident 125 Hi-Stak. This machine is believed

by Screencore to be a first, combining the benefits of an advanced scalper screen with the stockpiling capabilities of an advanced stacker.

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

“Being able to produce high quality accurately sized aggregates is essential today, whether its materials from a surface mine, quarry or an aggregate plant, or recycled construction materials from highways, demolition or recycling operations. The Screencore range of scalper screens has developed a reputation for advanced screening globally, being tough, productive, environmentally friendly and accurate,” explains Screencore director Ciarán Ryan.

“Likewise, the Screencore range of stockpilers has been developed to deliver huge stockpiles of materials, working with their own on-board power unit, or powered by a crusher, screen, or plug in mains or genset.

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Material stockpiles result from screening and/ or crushing, with a large size of stockpile being considered essential for efficient and productive operations. With this in mind, and based on customer feedback, we decided to combine stockpiling and screening excellence into one machine. The result is the New Trident 125 Hi-Stak, which we believe is a game changing development,” explains Ciarán Ryan.

CLASS OF ITS OWN

“The Screencore Trident 125 Hi-Stak really is in a class of its own. It combines the benefits of a modern heavy- duty primary screen with the obvious benefits of a 24m stacker,” adds Ciarán Ryan. “Essentially, customers get two machines in one resulting in remarkable reductions in carbon emissions, substantial fuel savings, and the elimination of the need for double-handling fines.

“The Hi-Stak is set to revolutionize efficiency across various primary screening operations. Whether it’s within the confines of a quarry, sand and gravel operation, or dealing with soil and mulch, its capacity to effortlessly screen and stockpile large quantities of fines without necessitating double-handling or the creation of a wheel-loader stockpile is hugely beneficial. Furthermore, and in common with all new Screencore products, it aligns perfectly with our stated objective of prioritizing carbon-reduction,” concludes Screencore director Ciarán Ryan.

The Hi-Stak is now available for shipping globally after an intensive testing and development programme.

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