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Powder and Solids Handling
News Release from: Metso BEST | Subject: Calcium carbonate conveyor
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 16 January 2008
High flow rate conveyor of dense calcium
carbonate
A bulk-bag unloading system for a large US plastics compounding manufacturer is capable of discharging and conveying calcium carbonate at flow rates of up to 9,000 lbs per hour
The calcium carbonate material has a bulk density of 30 to 80 lbs per cubic foot To meet this challenge, Metso Best designed and manufactured a system that incorporates both standard and custom-made components
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 9 Jan 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The system is based on the Metso Best Model BBU heavy-duty, 4000 lb capacity bulk bag unloader with 1800-RPM 3/4hp vibratory motor agitation.
Standard features include a bag transport frame, upper bag support frame and heavy duty rubber hopper isolators.
System requirements also included a 20 cubic foot storage hopper and a 12 foot long screw conveyor.
To offset the difficulty of conveying calcium carbonate and ensure optimum system performance, Metso Best engineers doubled the screw-conveyor motor horsepower and increased the conveyor shaft size.
A two ton electric hoist, powered trolley and monorail were added to allow safe, easy bag changes.
Finally, an easy-to-use control panel was designed and built in the Metso Best in-house UL-listed panel shop.
Metso Best is a leading manufacturer of precision engineered bulk handling equipment, turnkey systems and technologically advanced controls.
For over 25 years, Metso Best has served the rubber, plastics, chemical, food, recycling, and other dry powder and solids processing industries.
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