The Materials Handling Engineers’ Association (MHEA)

Industry leaders gather for Bulk2014

More than 80 bulk handling industry leaders gathered for another successful turnout at the sector’s premier professional networking event, the Materials Handling Engineers Association’s (MHEA) Bulk2014 conference. The event, held on 21st and 22nd May at the Forest Pines Conference Centre in Lincolnshire, was sponsored by Geo Robson and Flexco and supported by MHEA individual and corporate members, as well as more than 20 major exhibitors involved in the supply of powder and bulk handling equipment and services. Chris Huhne,…

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Telestack Ltd Unveil New Products for Hillhead Show

After a successful show in 2012, Telestack will be exhibiting once again at Hillhead in Buxton from 24-26th June 2014. Telestack Ltd will be uncovering several new models at the upcoming Hillhead show, some of which are detailed below TC 424 Tracked Conveyor This unit has been specifically designed in conjunction with local Western Australian Dealer OPS to cater for the harsh demands of iron ore mining in Australia. The machine features a 23.8 metre (80 ft) boom with ribbed…

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Cleveland Commissions FFT Shiploader Chute in Callao, Peru

South American company Odebrecht has recently assigned Cleveland Cascades Limited to commission the new Free Fall Telescopic Loading Chute for Muelle Minerales in the Callao region of Peru.The system has been designed to load Lead, Copper and Zinc Concentrates into vessels at rates of up to 2,500 tonnes per hour, and utilises an actuating and rotating trimming spout at the outlet in order to load into hard-to-reach areas of the vessel. The chute is also housed in a support frame…

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Massive Chain and Bucket Elevator project completed by Schenck Process and Redler

One of the largest Chain and Bucket Elevator projects ever undertaken by Schenck Process and Redler has been recently completed and despatched ready for export and installation overseas. The multiple quantities of huge elevators are for the use in the transportation of fertiliser at high capacity rates within the port and required the manufacture of bulk materials handling equipment that was significantly outside the normal operating design parameters. The specialised design of engineering solution utilised the extensive knowledge and expertise…

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Scott Coley from Schenck Process to spearhead UK sales activities in the Cement, Gypsum and Metals Industries

Scott Coley is the new UK Sales Manager for Schenck Process in the Cement, Gypsum and Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals market sectors with focus on the complete solution packages that can be provided by the Company. Scott has a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering and has worked for the Schenck Process Group for four years in Sales, Applications & Proposals Management. He has used his engineering expertise to specify many successful installations of Clyde Process pneumatic conveying and injection systems…

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Schenck Process Refurbishment Services keeps Proctor and Gamble plant fully operational

Schenck Process have recently successfully completed the refurbishment of key process equipment at the Proctor and Gamble site at London to ensure the efficient running of the plant. The work was carried out in the purpose made Refurbishment Cell at the Schenck Process’ factory near Doncaster and caused minimal disruption the client’s operations. By refurbishing the equipment off-site this eliminates the need for any on-site supervision, work instructions and permits to be issued. The refurbished equipment is part of the…

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Fairport appointed as Engineer and Design for Barrecopardo

As part of the on-going development of its Barrecopardo Tungsten project in Spain, Ormonde Mining has recently appointed Fairport Engineering Ltd as its Engineer & Designer. The initial part of this assignment is carrying out engineering studies to facilitate the placement of critical path equipment orders that will secure the overall project delivery timescale. Barruecopardo is located in the Salamanca Province of the Castilla y León Region in North West Spain. The location is a brownfield site, the deposit having…

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The challenges of designing gearboxes for the mining industry

Mining across the globe takes many forms but one factor is common to all of them, the need for robust and reliable machinery. From open cast coal mining in USA to underground gold mining in Australia, there is an on-going quest to find and extract all the minerals available to fulfil growing demand. Mining, in all its forms, requires the equipment to be designed and built to withstand the harsh mining environment, while the mining business requires efficient and reliable…

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