The Nakhodka Commercial Sea Port has taken delivery of several customised mobile conveying systems from EDGE Innovate after an extensive procurement and tendering process. The suite of mobile conveyors supplied by EDGE Innovate allows the Nakhodka Commercial Sea Port to meet the project exacting requirements for using the best available technologies for closed transshipment of bulk cargo.

The Nakhodka Port is one of the largest stevedoring companies in the Far East of Russia, which is connected to all points of the Eurasian continent by rail, assisting in both directions in the flow of goods between Asia and Europe. The port has a daily capacity to unload up to 500 rail wagons containing various cargoes, and in the year ended 31 December 2016 the port handled approximately 10 million tons of cargo.

THE CHALLENGE

The major objectives of the Nakhodka Commercial Sea Port Project are to reduce dust contamination, removal of ferrous metals from the cargo and to improve loading efficiencies. EDGE innovate have supplied two conveyor trains systems, one to be utilised at the port’s Coal terminal and the second to go online in the 2^nd quarter of 2021 at Nakhodka’s Universal Cargo Terminal. The conveyor trains are designed for closed transportation of bulk cargo from rear to cordon warehouses of the port with a parallel three-stage cleaning system for the removal of ferrous metal inclusions.

THE SOLUTION

EDGE Innovate have supplied multiple mobile conveyor trains with each conveyor train, consisting of two cusotmised EDGE FMS feed stackers, one MTS140 telescopic conveyor and a bespoke EDGE RTS100 track mounted, radial stacker.

The two EDGE FMS mobile feeders are fitted with vibrating live heads, high capacity overband magnets and dust covers. Loaded directly via large wheel shovels, the FMS mobile feed hoppers ensure a controlled flow of material and the delivery of ‘in-spec’ product with the rejection of oversize material. The high powered, height adjustable magnet fitted on the FMS provides the first stage of ferrous metal removal from the coal cargo. A bespoke dust cover on the unit’s discharge conveyor reduces dust contamination. Material is transferred onto an EDGE MTS140 mobile telescopic conveyor which has also been enclosed with steel dust covers and spray bars to further reduce dust contamination. Boasting an array of design features, the MTS-Series spans a massive 140ft (42m) and encompasses two conveyors, an automated stockpiling control system, variable discharge height and is powered via direct electric. Cargo transferred by the MTS140 telescopic conveyor is feed into a bespoke cascade feed hopper fitted to an EDGE RTS100 tracked mounted, radial stockpiler to further reduce dust creation. The EDGE RTS100 is equipped with an automatic stockpiling program allowing it to create a large radial stockpile and to adjust discharge heights automatically. The third and final clean of the cargo is facilitated by a height adjustable, high power magnet found on the RTS100 conveyor. The total capacity of one conveyor train is 900 tonnes per hour.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY

With automatic stockpiling capability, the train of EDGE Innovate conveyors allow for the loading/unloading of cargo at the highest efficiency, reducing trucks traffic on the quay and the associated risks form additional moving vehicles. Additionally, the entire complex of conveyors supplied by EDGE Innovate are synchronised, allowing one operator to control all six conveyor units from a single central console.

ABOUT EDGE INNOVATE

With over 20 years’ experience of manufacturing mobile conveying technology, EDGE Innovate has developed expert knowledge in the design and installation of bulk material handling systems. Depending on the stockpiling method, loading method, the type of material being transferred, throughput and the requirement of mobility; EDGE Innovate can supply either fixed, mobile, tracked and track radial conveyor formats with various production rates. Ultimately, EDGE’s bulk material handing range of equipment will aid ports to maximise their production capacity, reduce the double handling of cargo, increase operational flexibility and improve operator safety.

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A global leader in the design and distribution of a range of equipment used in the quarrying, port handling and recycling industries, EDGE Innovate has revealed their latest product offering from its ever-popular material handling product range.

The new EDGE MTS140 is a 42.2m (140’) long, portable telescopic radial stockpile conveyor that offers customers a cost-effective bulk material handling solution. The MTS140 significantly reduces operational costs by reducing the doubling handling of material and enables operators to create large “in-spec” stockpiles of product by eliminating the compaction, degradation, segregation and contamination of material.

Boasting an array of design features, the MTS-Series spans a massive 140ft (42m) and encompasses two conveyors, an automated stockpiling control system, variable discharge height and the option of direct electric or diesel genset power sources.  The MTS140 utilises an easy to use HMI control panel for the selection of multiple stockpile programs and gives operators full control when creating precise stockpiles, for the loading of material to carrying vessels, barges or ships.  The EDGE MTS140 telescopic stockpiler allows operators to create stockpiles of up to 14.3 (47′1) high at a rate of up to 1000TPH dependent upon feed material.

Additional options available include a track mounted bogie which gives the MTS140 greater application flexibility and is perfect for those operators who wish to frequently reposition their unit.

Darragh Cullen, EDGE Innovate managing director said “The EDGE brand has become synonymous with the manufacturing of reliable and cost-effective portable bulk material handling solutions. The new EDGE MTS140 telescopic conveyor has benefitted from EDGE Innovate’s 30 years’ experience in the material handling industry and will complement our growing range of port handling equipment which now includes mobile feeders, truck unloaders, track conveyors and wheel mounted radial conveyors”.

Designed to easily fit into four containers for global export, the MTS140 can be reassembled quickly, with minimal civils required. As with all EDGE products, the MTS140 is fully built in Ireland where it undergoes rigorous testing and a detailed pre-despatch inspection before it is shipped to its destination. Our site engineers will be on hand during installation to ensure a fast and efficient reassembly and to provide operational training to onsite staff.

Conveyors offer the most cost-effective manner of transferring or stockpiling material on the market. Used within the port handling and quarry industry, mobile conveyors offer operators an efficient, reliable and versatile solution with the same piece of equipment having the ability to be utilised for the loading, unloading of ships, stockpiling of material and material reclaim. Whether it is; sand and gravel pit operators, aggregate producers, inland or port terminals; the EDGE MTS-Series is the perfect mobile stockpiling solution for operators seeking a high capacity bulk material transfer solution.

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A global leader in the design and distribution of a range of equipment used in the quarrying, port handling and recycling industries, EDGE Innovate has revealed their latest portable material handling offering with the launch of the TSR80. The new mobile conveyor will take its place in EDGE’s ever-growing material handling product line up.

The EDGE TSR80 is an 80ft long tracked mounted conveyor with radial stockpiling functionality. Essentially, the TSR80 has packaged all the advantages of a mobile radial stacker and that of a tracked mounted stockpiler into one product. The TSR80 has the ability to self-propel across even the roughest terrains and the capacity to create massive radial stockpiles. It is the perfect stockpiling solution for operators who frequently reposition their processing plant or want a

conveyor to fulfil a number of different roles on-site.

FEATURES

The TSR80 offers operators a host of design features such as a high torque belt drive, 1200mm (48”) wide conveyor, hydraulic variable feed in height, adjustable operating angle, radial stockpiling functionality and quick transition from transport to operational mode.  With a maximum discharge height of 11.8m (38’10”) and 360° radial capability, the EDGE TSR80 can create stockpile volumes up to 34,237m³ (40,947yrd³). In addition, the TSR80 has an optional automatic stockpiling programme which combines automatic radial drive functions and self-angle adjustment enabling the TSR80 to create huge radial stockpiles with minimal supervision and prevents material segregation.

The core design principal for the TSR80 has been to provide customers with a conveyor that could create large radial stockpiles and can easily be transported both locally and around site with minimal fuss or cost. The TSR80 has been designed to fold down with it’s own power source and to drive onto a range of low boys and low loaders.

ABOUT EDGE INNOVATE

EDGE Innovate develops, manufacturers and markets sophisticated technologies for shredding, stacking, screening and sorting of primary and secondary raw materials in production processes and recycling. Our Material handling and recycling range is made up of reliable, durable and cost saving products with a wide range of mobile stockpilers, tracked stackers, tracked and mobile feeders, trommels, slow-speed waste shredders, picking stations, material classifiers, roll-sizers and truck off-loaders. Our product range allows our customers; to shred, screen, separate, stockpile and size a vast array of materials.

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Regularly handling around two million tonnes/annum its deep-water jetty allows loading and unloading at most states of tide.

Barge loading has been an essential part of Tarmac’s operation at Greenwich Warf. This has led to the recent investment of a EDGE Innovate RTU220 Radial Truck Unloader. The RTU enhances the loading operation by facilitating a greater efficient loading method. Supplied by EDGE Innovate; the RTU220 is designed to allow for the continuous loading of barges directly from trucks . This has resulted in increased efficiency in barge loading at Greenwich Wharf.

A superior solution:
Alireza Zand – Marine Plant Manager, takes up the story, “It was just over two years ago when we decided to look at mobile feeders to provide a cost effective and reliable solution to barge loading for supply of 6A fill material for the Thames Tideway Project.

“Installing a conveyor on the jetty didn’t make sense because of the high cost and loading speed so we looked at the market for feeders and opted for an Edge RTU220 as it was exactly the machine we wanted at a competitive price.”

With such a tight footprint at the wharf the Radial Truck Unloader is fed by trucks off loading directly into the feed hopper of the RTU220. Each truck taking it in turns is loaded by shovel from the yard stockpile and then making the short journey to the machine.

Ali, continued, “We are very happy with the machine so far; speed of  loading is dictated by two trucks loading in turn in a very tight area so we can currently load a 1000 tonne barge in just over 3 hours at approximately 300 tph, although if we could load the RTU220 with a constant feed it would easily do 1000 tph.

“It is a far superior solution compared to a conveyor system on cost and loading speed.”

Since February 2017 the RTU220 initially loaded two barges a day with over 50,000 tonnes of 6A feed material going through the machine for projects at Chambers Wharf at Tower Bridge and Kingdom Memorial Park and other contracts including the supply of clean aggregate and sand to Hanson at Wandsworth and Euromix.

Ali, added, “We have the 6A material brought in by our deep-water dredgers where it is stockpiled and ready for these types of contracts, it is basically a 40-60 split sand and gravel, 100mm down.”

Major projects and the ability to deliver:
The 4-acre site has a very tight footprint and supply to market is facilitated through either the on-site railhead, or by barge, or locally by road to concrete plants at Battersea and Kings Cross.

The Greenwich Wharf operation has a chequered history having supplied materials that have contributed to the building of the Millennium Dome, Olympic Village, Crossrail, the Jubilee Line Extension and the Emirates and Tottenham Stadiums. Recently materials have been supplied to the Thames Tideway Tunnel which is a 25km tunnel running under the River Thames to provide capture, storage and conveyance of wastewater discharges that previously discharged into the river.

The Edge RTU220 Radial Truck Unloader:
The RTU220 is an independent track mounted feeder, powered by a Cat4.4 96KW (129BHP) diesel engine with a remote controlled radial discharge conveyor. The RTU220 offers huge torque whilst only consuming 12-15 litres per hour (3-4USG). The RTU220 provides operators with a greater efficient loading method and is designed to allow operators to continuously load directly from trucks into train wagons or barges.

The full HMI control panel and remote-control functions provide operators easy control of the RTU functions whilst loading. The Panel Interface provides easy fine tuning for accurate application performance. The HMI allows for automatic start/stop operation and provides visual data output such as engine load, hydraulic oil temp and fuel consumption displayed while the machine is still operating.

The machine supplied to Greenwich Wharf has a range of applications but is specifically designed to load barges with feed material received directly from lorries and dump trucks.

The RTU can accept a full 23 cubic metre (30 cubic yard) load. Its high torque drive system allows the speed of the conveyor belt to be adjusted meaning the output of the machine can be regulated.

Further applications include material stockpiling, and loading of ships, containers and railway carriages. Material is fed into the RTU220s’ large 23m³ (30 cubic yards) hopper and is carried to the radial conveyor via the 2200mm (87”) wide heavy-duty belt.

Full length impact bars prevent belt sag thus reducing material roll back and prolonging the life of the conveyor belt. Variable belt speed via the HMI control panel controls the flow of material to the radial conveyor.  The massive 23m³ hopper capacity improves cycle times and increased on-site production.  With dual access, hydraulic flared sides, the RTU Hopper can be fed directly by wheel loaders and grab cranes. Unlike feeder belt systems driven via a drum roller, the RTU220s’ sprocket and chain design ensure against belt slippage or stalling.  The RTU has the capacity to convey 1000 tonnes per hour (1102UST) with a maximum feed size of 600mm (23”).

Material is stockpiled via the 1200mm (48”) wide radial product conveyor which provides a discharge height of up to 6800mm (22’4”). The 140° radial function enhances the flexibility of the RTU allowing it to be utilised in a number of applications. The hydraulic folding head section allows for quick transition from transport to operating position.

Further cost savings are available with the option of dual power which enables operators to tracked the RTU220 into position and then connect to the on-site 3 phase electrical supply to power conveyors at a higher level of efficiency.

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