Aggregate Supplier – Reels
Project Description
Based in the Isle of Grain, the client was on the pathway to investing in a new telescopic ship loading conveyor. During this investment, it became clear that a power solution was required to drive the motors at the end of the conveyor.
Initially, the client contacted Metreel for further information on drag chain systems suitable for the conveyor. However, the lack of space supporting the tray, falling aggregates, and the continuous dusty environment could cause potential damage to the drag chains. Therefore, Metreel suggested their powerfeed solution of cable reeling drums.
Industry
Aggregate supplier
Location
United Kingdom
Products Supplied
Motorised Cable Reels
Metreel collaborated with the client and the fabricator of the telescopic loading conveyor to deliver a motorised cable reeling drum. Through concept sketches, the cable reeling drum was designed to endure the challenging conditions of a dockside environment. In addition, detailed information was supplied to illustrate the methods and operational principles involved.
The cable reeling drums were manufactured with special ‘marine duty’ paint and installed on the conveyor. The motorised cable reeling drum allows power to be supplied and fed to the motors of the moving telescopic section.
Metreel provided a bespoke power solution tailored to the client’s project requirements. In addition, Metreel incorporated a site-specific care and service plan for the cable reeling drums into the regular maintenance of the conveyor system. The innovative approach ensures the client will reap the durable and robust benefits of the motorised reeling drum for decades.
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