Bruks Siwertell has secured an order from Westports Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. for a high-capacity, rail-travelling Siwertell ship unloader. The order represents the first Siwertell unloader installation in Malaysia and establishes an important new reference deployment in Southeast Asia’s port and dry bulk handling sector.

The scope of supply comprises one rail-travelling Siwertell ship unloader, type ST 640-M, engineered to serve up to Panamax-sized vessels. The system will be delivered fully assembled and transported by heavy-lift vessel to its location at Westports in Malaysia. Delivery is scheduled for summer 2027.

Designed for versatility and operational efficiency, the unloader will primarily handle soya bean meal, while also accommodating wheat, maize, soya beans, and raw sugar. Depending on material characteristics, the system offers a rated capacity of 800–1,000 t/h.

Westports selected the Siwertell solution for its combination of high continuous capacity, strong environmental performance, and proven capability to efficiently handle heavily compacted dry bulk materials. The fully enclosed, screw-type unloading technology enables controlled, dust-free operation while delivering high reliability and consistent performance, even under demanding conditions, which also meets Westports’ sustainability impetus.

This order marks an important milestone for Bruks Siwertell, strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia and further expanding the global installed base of Siwertell ship unloading technology.

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Cement handling at ports and terminals demands precise control of material flow, emissions, and operational reliability. The abrasive and dusty nature of cement places high demands on equipment design, material containment, and long-term durability. Bruks Siwertell provides continuous cement handling systems engineered to deliver stable operation, reduced emissions, and predictable lifecycle performance.

Why cement handling requires purpose-designed systems

Cement is one of the most challenging dry bulk materials to handle efficiently. Without fully enclosed and controlled systems, terminals risk elevated dust emissions, excessive wear, spillage, and unplanned downtime.

Common challenges in cement handling include:

• Dust generation during unloading and conveying
• Accelerated wear caused by abrasive material properties
• Cleanup activities affecting availability and safety
• Increased risk of environmental non-compliance

To manage these challenges, cement terminals require handling systems specifically designed for fine, abrasive materials and continuous operation.

Continuous cement handling for controlled material flow

Continuous cement handling systems ensure an enclosed, steady material flow from vessel to storage. By maintaining full control of the cement throughout unloading and conveying, emissions and spillage are minimized at the source.

Key advantages of continuous cement handling include:

• Dust-free or low-emission operation
• Reduced material loss and cleanup requirements
• Predictable throughput and system availability
• Improved working environment and safety

Controlled material flow is fundamental to achieving reliable and compliant cement terminal operations.

Cement ship unloaders engineered for terminal operation

Cement ship unloaders operate under high utilization rates and must handle varying material characteristics without compromising performance. Continuous screw-type ship unloaders are well suited for fine cement materials, providing controlled discharge and consistent capacity.

Operational advantages include:

• Fully enclosed unloading process
• Stable performance across different cement qualities
• Reduced wear and maintenance demands
• Increased berth productivity

For terminals handling cement on a daily basis, unloader reliability has a direct impact on overall terminal efficiency and cost control.

Meeting environmental and operational requirements

Environmental regulations and safety expectations for cement terminals continue to increase globally. Visible dust emissions and uncontrolled material handling are no longer acceptable.

Modern cement handling systems must:

• Minimize emissions at the source
• Reduce manual intervention and cleanup
• Support compliance with environmental and safety standards
• Deliver repeatable, predictable performance

Enclosed continuous handling systems enable terminals to meet regulatory requirements while maintaining high operational efficiency.

Lifecycle cost and long-term terminal performance

The true cost of a cement handling system is defined over its entire operational lifecycle. Initial capital expenditure represents only part of the total investment. Maintenance requirements, wear rates, energy efficiency, and system availability determine long-term value.

Continuous cement handling systems support:

• Lower maintenance frequency
• Reduced wear on critical components
• Fewer operational disruptions
• Predictable long-term operating costs

For terminal owners and operators, lifecycle performance and reliability are decisive factors.

Proven cement handling expertise

Selecting cement handling equipment is a long-term commitment. Proven technology, documented references, and experienced engineering support reduce both project and operational risk. Bruks Siwertell has delivered cement handling solutions for ports and terminals worldwide, supporting reliable operation across a wide range of terminal layouts, capacities, and material characteristics.

Discuss your cement handling requirements

Each cement terminal presents unique challenges related to layout, throughput, material properties, and environmental conditions. Bruks Siwertell offers a complete range of ship unloaders – rail-mounted, stationary, port-mobile, and road-mobile – configured to meet specific terminal requirements.

Contact Bruks Siwertell to discuss how a continuous cement handling system can improve control, reliability, and long-term performance at your terminal. Explore our global customer cases in cement handling solutions.

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Bruks Siwertell has secured an order from R & Z Innovations Sh.pk for a Siwertell 10 000 S NGv2 road-mobile ship unloader. The unit will be installed at the MBM Port terminal in Porto Romano, Durres, Albania.

The operator’s Siwertell 10 000 S road-mobile ship unloader features a double bellows discharge system and integrated dust filters. It offers a continuous rated capacity of 300t/h for handling cement, and can discharge vessels up to 10,000 dwt

According to the customer, the selected model is particularly well suited to its operating procedure and projected cargo volumes. Following a market assessment, the company chose Bruks Siwertell as supplier, considering it the most capable provider of this type of equipment.

The Siwertell 10 000 S NGv2 is specifically designed to ensure efficient and environmentally responsible cement handling. Its fully enclosed screw conveyor system enables dust-free, spill-free operations, safeguarding product quality while protecting the surrounding environment.

Continuous unloading capacity supports rapid vessel turnaround, while the road-mobile design offers high operational flexibility with minimal infrastructure requirements, delivering a cost-effective solution for bulk cement imports.

This installation marks a regional milestone. R & Z Innovations will become the first operator in Albania to run the latest upgraded Siwertell 10 000 S NGv2. The order represents an important step forward in modern, efficient and sustainable bulk handling operations in the country.

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Eric Lörd is a Mechanical Project Leader based in Bjuv, Sweden. He plays a central role in driving complex engineering projects and ensuring that our customers receive technically robust, reliable solutions.

While my work spans multiple project phases rather than a single technical task, it gives me a deep understanding of how our products are designed, engineered and delivered from early specifications right through to installation and first operation.

Engineering projects from concept to operation

What I find most compelling about Siwertell products is the breadth of our range and our ability to tailor machines precisely to customer requirements. Whether it is ship unloaders, loaders or conveyor systems, each solution is unique and crafted to solve specific challenges in dry bulk handling.

I act as a link between the customer, the project team and our engineers. I am responsible for ensuring that contractual technical requirements are fulfilled and that we deliver reliable, high-quality machines, in close cooperation with sales, design, manufacturing and commissioning teams.

A role built on collaboration and technical responsibility

In my daily work, I interact with colleagues across disciplines and locations. Clear communication, structured planning and technical insight are essential but equally important is the ability to hold many moving parts together and guide them toward a successful outcome.

What motivates me most is seeing a machine develop from an initial sketch into reality. There is a genuine thrill in witnessing the first unloading or loading operation knowing that the system we have delivered is now improving efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and creating value for our customers.

For me, Bruks Siwertell is a company where tradition meets innovation. It is well established with a strong reputation in the industry yet continuously evolving with new technologies and market requirements. The global presence and diversity of projects make every assignment rewarding.

Bruks Siwertell offers a broad range of career opportunities. For those who demonstrate commitment and willingness to grow, the company supports development through real responsibility and cross-functional experience. The culture here encourages learning, teamwork and professional progression, and that makes this an exceptional place to build a career.

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Bruks Siwertell has launched a new next-generation Siwertell road-mobile ship unloader model (NGV2), featuring an advanced control system, which is designed to further optimize performance, safety and ease of operation across a wide range of bulk handling applications.

“This new next-generation model builds on the proven reliability of existing Siwertell road-mobile unloaders, and combines high-capacity, spillage-free continuous ship unloading with smarter, more intuitive control,” says Jörgen Ojeda, Sales Director, Mobile Unloaders, Bruks Siwertell.

The latest model introduces a new CAN-bus-controlled, safety-certified programmable logic controller (PLC), featuring upgraded software. It also includes a platform for future control system upgrades and the inclusion of additional functionalities.

“The new control system offers advanced automation and monitoring functions, and improved diagnostics, which enable operators to achieve consistently high unloading rates while reducing operational variability and downtime,” explains Ojeda.

“Naturally, we have retained the option for customers to directly connect the machine to our portal, accessed via an integrated gateway and modem,” he notes. “It is this functionality that enables us to support customers with equipment monitoring and operational analysis, as well as any required service actions.”

Further enhancements include a new and improved human machine interface (HMI), and the implementation of more informative alarm messages, including the direct display of suggested solutions and root cause analysis. The display has also been upgraded from a 7-inch to a 10-inch touchscreen, providing clearer visualization of key parameters and machine status.

“Together, these improvements provide faster and more comprehensive troubleshooting, enabling quicker decision-making and simplified training,” highlights Ojeda. “Integrated data logging and remote support capabilities also allow operators and service teams to identify performance trends, plan maintenance more effectively and respond quickly to any operational issues.”

The NGV2 model is now the new standard for Siwertell road-mobile ship unloaders, with all sizes, the 5 000 S, 10 000 S, and 15 000 S, and configurations, including diesel-powered, electric-powered, trailer-mounted or gantry-mounted machines, being upgraded from the turn of this year.

Some operators are already set to benefit, with two new technology models, one 10 000 S diesel-powered unit and one 15 000 S diesel-powered unloader, on schedule to be delivered to their new owners shortly, and a third, another 10 000 S diesel-powered unit, currently under production.

“Many dry bulk operators are looking for mobile ship unloading solutions that deliver the same levels of control and efficiency as fixed installations. With this latest model, we are giving operators greater insight into their operations, enhanced remote support, and more confidence in day-to-day performance, while maintaining the flexibility that makes road-mobile unloading so attractive,” concludes Ojeda.

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Despite long-term decarbonisation goals, coal remains deeply embedded in global energy and industrial supply chains. Long-term forecasts indicate that demand will gradually plateau and begin to decline towards 2030, but it looks to be a protracted goodbye, with fluctuating climates, fuel prices and policy decisions all influencing worldwide demand. 

Southeast Asia represents the fastest-growing coal market globally; India continues to expand coal capacity to meet its growing electricity needs; while China consumes more coal than the rest of the world combined, notes the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Through-ship efficiency: the real KPI

When energy markets tighten and vessels queue at the berth, what matters most is how quickly a ship can be emptied and underway, safely, cleanly and consistently. This is where through-ship efficiency becomes the defining metric and key performance indicator (KPI).

Traditional grab cranes look productive initially, but their performance drops as unloading progresses. As cargo levels fall, cycle times increase, fill factors decline and efficiency steadily erodes. Spillage and dust only add to the problem.

Siwertell screw-type ship unloaders work differently. Their continuous unloading principle delivers a steady discharge rate from the first ton to the final clean-up. Cargo level in the hold does not dictate through-ship performance, and neither does cargo type.

In real-world operations, this translates into average through-ship efficiencies of 70 percent or more, compared with around 50 to 60 percent for grabs. For example, a performance test was carried out with two Siwertell unloaders, each with a rated capacity of 2,200t/h, discharging an 80,000 dwt vessel fully loaded with coal. The unloaders delivered an average capacity above 77 percent.

Faster unloading means shorter berth stays, lower demurrage costs, more predictable operations, and higher jetty utilization rates and terminal productivity.

Experience benefits new installations

Decades of coal handling experience with continuous Siwertell screw-type ship unloaders are proving critical to making new and existing coal handling operations as sustainable as possible.

For example, two large-scale Siwertell ST 790-D-type ship unloaders now serve a newly developed ultra-supercritical power station in southern China, ensuring clean and efficient coal handling for their new owners.

In addition to their low weight, which minimized the load on the jetty, delivering significant cost savings in jetty construction, the Siwertell ship unloaders, deliver market-leading through-ship capacities. These new units are rail-mounted and offer a continuous rated coal handling capacity of 1,800t/h, with a peak capacity of 2,000t/h, discharging vessels of up to 100,000 dwt.

Environmental pressure accelerating the shift

Coal handling has come under intense environmental scrutiny, and rightly so. Dust emissions, spillage and noise pollution are no longer tolerated at many ports, especially those close to population centres.

Siwertell ship unloaders are totally enclosed from the moment material enters the inlet feeder below the cargo surface until it reaches the jetty conveyor. There is no spillage and virtually no fugitive dust. They are also quiet neighbours for urban centers.

This environmental performance is no longer a ‘nice to have’, for many terminals, it is what will make future operations possible at all.

Transition-ready: coal today, biomass tomorrow

More port terminals are being asked to ready for potential change: handle coal today, but maybe biomass tomorrow, often using the same port terminal technology. This shift is changing how operators think about the long-term flexibility and efficiency of their ship unloading equipment.

Siwertell technology’s capability to switch between fuels has been proven at facilities such as Drax Power Station in the UK, which has transitioned from coal to become the country’s largest renewable electricity generator. Siwertell ST 790-D unloaders at Immingham and Liverpool were originally installed for coal and now discharge millions of tons of biomass annually. Similar success stories can be found in Denmark, Singapore and across Asia, where coal and biomass are handled seamlessly within the same infrastructure.

While co-firing coal with biomass, or converting plants entirely to biomass, has become a practical and widely adopted pathway for reducing carbon intensity without abandoning existing infrastructure, it creates a unique challenge.

Port terminals are required to have unloading systems that are robust enough to handle abrasive, sticky and high moisture content coals, but also switch to sensitive cargoes like biomass pellets, which are fragile, dusty and prone to self-ignition. Furthermore,
biomass has roughly half the density of coal and around two-thirds of its calorific value, requiring significantly higher volumes to achieve the same energy output.

Unique design capabilities

Siwertell ship unloaders offer several advantages. If a terminal is currently feeding coal to boilers, a Siwertell ship unloader can handle it. If the power generator wants to co-fire, the unloader can handle both coal and biomass, and when ready, the ship unloader can very efficiently discharge pure biomass, in several forms, from palm kernels and wood chips to dense, wood pellets.

Siwertell ship unloaders mitigate the self-ignition risk that accompanies all biomass with a unique, integrated safety system, which incorporates detection measures including thermal cameras, temperature and pressure sensors and spark detectors. In the event of an explosion, fast-acting valve technology prevents it propagating downstream, while emergency discharge, directly to trucks, stops damaged cargo being transported any further. Globally, Siwertell ship unloaders have clocked up around 100,000 operational hours of discharging biomass.

Preparing for what comes next

The energy transition is not linear. Coal demand may decline in some regions while increasing in others. Biomass may grow, diversify, or be complemented by other alternative fuels. What remains constant is the need for reliable, environmentally sensitive, high-performance ship unloading technology.

Siwertell ship unloaders are unique on the market, offering the only safe, high-capacity, continuous, totally enclosed biomass handling. They are designed not just for today’s coal operations, but for the realities of tomorrow’s energy landscape.

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Bruks Siwertell’s market-leading ship loaders are based on screw, aeroslide or belt conveying technologies and are delivered as stand-alone equipment or as part of terminal systems. All deliver effective bulk carrier ship loading solutions.

The dry bulk handling market demonstrates a range of unique elements. No two ports are exactly the same in terms of their cargo mix or volumes, bulk carrier ship loading requirements, blueprint, or local climate. Bruks Siwertell designs and delivers ship loading systems that are tailored to serve its customers’ needs, rather than expecting them to adapt their operations to limitations in their equipment.

Ship loaders are supplied as stationary or rail-traveling units with telescoping and slewing configurations. For even greater access to all parts of the hold, shuttling and slewing screw-type ship loaders can be supplied with a scissor-arm arrangement. We can deliver ship loading systems with capacities as high as 12,000t/h.

Our commitment to customer service means that we stand by our deliveries throughout their lifetimes. By selecting the support elements that you require, our planned service agreements are tailored to meet your needs. They are applicable for dry bulk handling equipment including ship unloaders, loaders, conveying systems and terminal operations.

SHIP LOADING CHUTE

Siwertell ship loaders are equipped with loading chutes appropriate to the materials being loaded. Chutes are often telescopic and their length is automatically-adjusted depending on the level of material in the ship’s hold. They are specially-designed to prevent any dust emissions even when handling powdery, dusty materials.

OPERATOR’S CABIN

The ship loader can be operated either from the cabin or using a remote-control unit directly from the side of the ship’s hold. Both arrangements offer excellent views of the ship loading area. The cabin is mounted on an arm at the same level as the loading boom and it slews along with the loading boom. It is fully-insulated and equipped with a heating fan and an air-conditioning unit to provide the operator with a comfortable workplace, even in extreme weather conditions, during bulk carrier ship loading operations.

SHIP LOADING CONVEYOR

The ship loading conveyor can be screw, aeroslide or belt type; all are totally enclosed to prevent any dust creation or spillage. When a belt-type conveyor is used, we can offer a telescopic ship loading conveyor.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The electrical system is installed in an insulated electrical housing equipped with a heating fan and an air-conditioning unit. It is made up of elements such as low-voltage switchboards with a motor control center, contactors, a programmable logic control-system and a human machine interface. All are designed to offer smooth, responsive and intuitive control over ship loading operations.

TRIPPER

A tripper is used to transfer dry bulk material from the shore conveyor to a traveling ship loader. The tripper travels on rails and is towed by the ship loader.

CLEAN AND COST-EFFECTIVE SHIP LOADERS

Bruks Siwertell’s range of ship loaders and ship loading equipment are cost effective and kind to the environment. They are supplied with ship loading spouts designed to suit the material to be handled, reducing dust and spillage to a minimum. These include double-walled flexible spouts and cascade-type bellows with a lightweight, compact design. Bruks Siwertell ship loaders can be ordered as standalone products or as part of a complete bulk terminal solution.

DIFFERENT CARGOES CALL FOR DIFFERENT CONVEYOR TECHNOLOGIES

Screw-type loaders: A screw-type ship loader is totally enclosed and often used for handling powdery and dusty dry bulk materials such as cement, clinker, sulfur and minerals. Screw-conveyors load dry bulk carriers up to Panamax size.

Aeroslide loaders: Totally enclosed aeroslide ship loaders are generally used to handle easily-fluidized materials such as cement, dry fly ash and alumina. They can load bulk carriers up to 80,000 dwt. Aeroslide ship loaders must be installed on a downward slope, as gravity is essential to their operation. They can be ideal when height restrictions are a major factor.

Belt-conveyor loaders: A Bruks Siwertell belt conveyor ship loader can handle a broad range of commodities including lumpy, granular and sticky materials, such as coal, ores, minerals, grain, feedstuff and fertilizers. They benefit from low energy consumption and can load bulk carriers up to 300,000 dwt. Belt conveyors can be covered to protect cargo and minimize environmental impact and spillage.

VERSATILITY AND PERFORMANCE

Bruks Siwertell’s ship loaders are tailored to your needs, with a focus on ship loading performance. Outstanding performance relates not only to capacity, but also to efficiency, economy, the environment, safety and careful cargo handling.

We offer versatile systems. For example, a ship loader can be designed to be equally environment-friendly and efficient loading either cement or clinker; two commodities used by the same industry but with totally different characteristics. This versatility extends to vessel size; a ship loader can provide exactly the same effectiveness loading coastal barges or large ocean-going dry bulk carriers.

GOING SUPER-SIZED

If asked: just how much material can a Siwertell machine load directly into a ship’s holds? Using the new high-capacity ship loader, Bruks Siwertell’s answer is: in the space of an hour, 12,000 metric tons of iron ore, or 8,000 metric tons of coal. The new ship loader serves some of the largest bulk ships in the world; iron ore carriers of up to 300,000 dwt and 230,000 dwt coal carriers.

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Bruks Siwertell has won this year’s prestigious International Bulk Journal (IBJ) Customer Care Award, recognising the company’s long-standing commitment to putting customers at the center of its operations. The award highlights how Bruks Siwertell’s approach to service innovation, digitalization and long-term customer partnerships is setting new industry standards for support.

“Customer care is not a department, it is part of our company identity and embedded throughout our organization,” says Malin Pekberg, Marketing Manager, Bruks Siwertell. “We understand that equipment delivery and through-life availability is only as strong as the service behind it. That belief drives our investment in responsive service models, predictive maintenance, and digital innovations that give our customers full control of their operations.”

The award was received by Bruks Siwertell personnel during a gala dinner held at The Titanic Hotel in Liverpool, UK, at the end of November 2025. Also present at the ceremony were representatives from Liverpool-based operator, Peel Ports.

“Peel Ports is a great example of one of our long-term customer partnerships,” continues Pekberg. “Our Siwertell ship unloading technology has served the operator for many years and over this time we have worked together to ensure that its dry bulk handling equipment achieves the best performance for the port.”

The judges for the Customer Care Award recognized Bruks Siwertell’s efforts to offer customers flexible service support packages, which combine the very best of digital advances, budget predictability and long-term value.

“Our next-generation service agreements for Siwertell dry bulk handling equipment are modular, allowing customers to select service levels according to their needs,” explains Pekberg. “For operators of Siwertell road-mobile ship unloaders, the inclusion of an augmented reality (AR) kit represents a step-change in service capability. AR technology connects operators directly with expert support in real time, enabling technicians to observe what the operator sees and overlay guidance and graphics to deliver rapid, accurate responses.

“Operators can also incorporate performance analytics and enhanced remote support in their service packages and a key advance in this arena has been the development of the Siwertell Smartview IIoT system,” she notes.

Digital service advances are designed to complement regular mechanical, hydraulic and electrical inspections and maintenance work, and central to Bruks Siwertell’s service commitment is providing access to critical original equipment manufacturer (OEM) spare and wear parts and offering modernization and upgrade options, extending to pre-owned equipment. This capability is vital in the transition toward circular economies.

Through technologies such as Siwertell Smartview, direct PLC connections, live video diagnostics, and data-driven insights, customers gain full visibility into operations, enabling smarter maintenance and investment decisions. These enhanced capabilities help reduce unnecessary site visits and ensure equipment stays operational for longer.

“Digital service innovation is moving fast, and our ability to offer advanced tools, combined with dedicated personnel who truly know and understand our customers, is what sets us apart,” adds Pekberg. “Many of our service experts have worked alongside the same operators for years. That kind of trust cannot be replicated. When our customers succeed, so do we.”

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If you are looking to upgrade, modernize or convert your bulk handling systems to meet your changing operational needs, then our experts are here to help.

Sometimes a system that suited an operation perfectly when it was delivered needs to be modified. We start by discovering exactly what an operator needs now, followed up by detailed upgrade suggestions. As the original manufacturer, Bruk Siwertell’s upgrades, modernizations and conversions yield outstanding results. We will calculate the most cost-effective alternatives and ensure that the changes will achieve your goal.

We can undertake everything from screw changes, PLC-upgrades and the installation of new radio systems to complex turn-key contracts.

Please contact Björn Ohlsson, After Sales Manager for more information.

SIWERTELL CCTV

The Siwertell CCTV system is designed to give the operator in the operators cabin the best possible overview over the unloading area as well as the vessels cargo hatch and the quay surroundings.

New PLC unit and radio remote control system

The new PLC unit and radio remote control system have been specifically developed for its mobile unloader range, improving efficiency and incorporating a high-performance, cost-efficient remote monitoring system.

ANTI-COLLISION SYSTEM (BASIC)

This system is recommended when more than one Siwertell (or any other travelling crane) is installed on the same rail. When the two machines are approximately six metres from each other, or there are other obstacles within the detecting range, the travelling motion is blocked so that the unloader cannot travel towards the other object, only away from it.

MANOEUVRING OPTIMISATION SYSTEM (MOS)

Siwertell units have a fixed pendulum range for the vertical arm, and preset speeds for luffing, pendulum and travelling. The Manoeuvring Optimisation System (MOS) will improve the operation and lifte time of those machines. The system is designed to help the operator run the ship unloader with a high continuous capacity, without applying unnecessarily high digging forces.

CLEAN-UP UNIT

The clean-up unit for Siwertell unloaders can be used during the clean-up phase when unloading free-flowing materials such as cement or granulates. It is shaped like a spiral which, while rotating, collects and pushes the material inwards towards the inlet device and the vertical conveyor in the centre.

SERVICE TOWER TO SHIP UNLOADERS

Bruks Siwertell has a service product that promises to substantially simplify and lower the cost of fitting replacement screws on its market-leading Siwertell ship unloaders.

OPERATOR´S CABIN

The opertor’s cabin for both Siwertell continuous screw-type ship unloaders and for Siwertell ship loaders of screw, belt and aeroslide design, is mounted on an arm at the same level as the horizontal arm of the unloader/loader, the operator’s cabin slews along with the horizontal arm.

TRANSFER TROLLEY

A typical Siwertell continuous screw-type ship unloader travels on rails along the quay. The unloaded material must often be transferred from the traveling unloader to a fixed conveyor on shore. The Movable transfer trolley makes it possible to perform this material transfer without dust and spillage.

RADIO REMOTE CONTROL BOX

The portable radio remote control box has the advantage as described alarms in detail on a display. Siwertell ship unloaders and loaders can be operated from a portable radio remote control box, which weighs only 2.2 kgs.

Digital hatch visualization

Hatch visualizations are dependent on the use of radar. Radar offers some distinct advantages in dry bulk handling operations. Even in challenging environmental conditions such as dust, fog, and snow, radar is able to provide a very effective mechanism for digital image generation.

Semi-automatic ship unloading

In semi-automatic unloading mode, for example, the unloader’s counter-rotating inlet feeder is precisely positioned, maintaining best practice in terms of submersion level beneath the cargo surface. It also defines the optimal path for the vertical arm while minimizing overall movement.

Anti-collision systems

Bruks Siwertell offers anti-collision systems for its range of dry bulk handling equipment. The use of the systems means that even in challenging environmental conditions such as dust, fog, and snow, digital image generation is still possible.

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Grain handlers have to meet some of the most challenging dry bulk material demands. Agricultural dry bulk import and export terminals are subject to massive surges in intake from the seasonality of crop harvests. Additionally, this is organic material, so processing grain, grain storage systems and  grain handling equipment must be designed to handle it in a sensitive way to avoid spoilage.

Bruks Siwertell is the only manufacturer of grain handling equipment that can deliver all the ship unloading and loading, grain processing and grain storage system needs of these operators. With our Siwertell screw-type ship unloaders, we can discharge grain and other agri-bulk commodities at rated capacities up to 1,800t/h. Added to this, our grain handling equipment capabilities also include the highest continuous rated loading capacities, which are in excess of 3,000t/h.

Our grain handling equipment provides exceptional environment-friendly performance with minimal dust and no spillage. Furthermore, the same machines, ship unloaders and loaders, can handle soybeans, meals and other non-free flowing foodstuff materials at these high capacities.

Efficient, clean conveying and grain storage systems and reclaiming technology can be matched to our grain handling ship unloaders and loaders.

Gentle grain handling is the key

Cargo degradation is a key consideration in grain handing equipment. A successful material handling system for grain must offer extremely low degradation and crushing rates, minimizing the production of fines; powdery particles smaller than the individual grains.

Fines make grain difficult to aerate and increase spoilage rates during processing grain and grain storage. Fines must be removed before milling, so their presence in high enough levels can down-grade the quality of entire grain shipments. Furthermore, the greater the number of fines produced, the higher the levels of dust emissions, raising the risk of fire and explosion in grain storage systems and silos and other confined areas.

Siwertell ship unloaders are ideal for grain handling; their steady conveying velocity, with no high-impact particle collisions or crushing forces means that they avoid the cargo degradation concerns that traditionally accompany pneumatic unloaders, but maintain equivalent throughputs.

Our ship loaders and conveying systems offer similar gentle grain handling equipment characteristics. We can provide independent test results to confirm the low levels of cargo degradation caused by our loaders, unloaders and conveying systems.

Port-mobile unloader advantages

Bruks Siwertell has added a port-mobile ship unloader to its outstanding range of grain handling equipment solutions. Optimized on many key levels from its stable, lightweight steel structure through to its gentle cargo handling, smooth cargo discharge, and operational performance, the unloader offers full port mobility, excellent efficiency and rated capacities and reduced investment costs.

The port-mobile ship unloader, like the road-mobile unloader, uses simplified, standard technology, which keeps maintenance and wear parts costs relatively low compared with other unloading systems on the market.

Through-ship performance

Although rated capacities are important performance indicators, it is our market-leading through-ship performance that really sets us apart from competitor systems such as grab cranes, pneumatic systems and bucket elevators. The excellent through-ship performance and reduced clean-up requirements delivered by our grain handling equipment ensures quick turnarounds that minimize the time grain carrying bulk vessels and barges spend alongside loading and discharge berths.

Grain handling cleanliness

Bruks Siwertell’s grain handling systems easily comply with the strict environmental regulations that apply in many ports. Our totally enclosed systems eliminate spillage and offer close-to-zero dust emissions. Read more about our market-leading grain handling equipment, processing grain and our grain storage system solutions; whether you are interested in a stand-alone unit or a fully integrated terminal system, we can design a solution to maximize the potential of your grain handling operations.

Planned service stops keep Brazil’s grain unloaders in their prime

Brazil has vast agricultural reserves and is a world-leader in food production. Technological advances coupled with its natural resources means that Brazil is a strong competitor with the US as the world’s largest soybean and corn producer and exporter.

Ports in Brazil are booming, and like the advances in the country’s agricultural equipment and infrastructure, their in-port grain handling systems, and grain processing and grain storage equipment, have had to step up to the challenge too. Today, Bruks Siwertell has numerous high-capacity grain ship unloaders operating in the country, with some machines running for about 3,500 hours/year.

With such a large intake of grain, the Siwertell ship unloaders are in service all of the time, throughout the whole year, so to be able to guarantee a continuous operation they all must have a planned maintenance stop once a year.

High-capacity grain loading in Australia

The privately-owned Newcastle Agri Terminal (NAT) in New South Wales, Australia, is a major grain port development. It commenced operations in early 2014, aiming to set new standards in grain loading and rail discharge speeds, while minimizing dust emissions and noise generation.

Our grain handling equipment delivery to the operator includes a heavy-duty travelling-belt type Siwertell SBL 1600TT ship loader. The unit has a belt width of 1,600mm and is designed to load Panamax ships up to a maximum size of 60,000 dwt and a maximum beam of 32m.

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