Gentle handling of dry bulk products with Bühler conveying technologies

In the dynamic landscape of dry bulk product handling, Bühler stands out for its innovation, efficiency, and adherence to the highest safety standards. The company’s expertise in developing a range of conveying technologies is a testament to its deep understanding of the industry’s demands. Central to Bühler’s offerings are elevators, chain- and belt conveyors as well as shiploaders and unloaders, all designed to handle a variety of commodities with care and efficiency.

BÜHLER’S OFFERINGS IN CONVEYING TECHNOLOGIES

Chain conveyors: Bühler’s chain v conveyors exemplify the company’s commitment to innovation. Despite their compact size, these conveyors efficiently transport large volumes over long distances while ensuring the gentle handling of materials. This gentle approach is crucial in maintaining the quality of granular and floury bulk goods. For environments with stringent hygienic demands, Bühler’s specialized chain conveyors, equipped with self-cleaning features and food-grade materials, demonstrate the company’s focus on food safety and efficiency.

Belt conveyors and elevators: the v company’s belt conveyors and elevators complement its chain conveying systems. Optimized for respectively vertical and horizontal transportation, these are essential in processing plants where space efficiency and operational effectiveness are key. Bühler has integrated advanced safety features and sensors into these systems to enhance operational reliability and protect both the product and the workers.

Tubular conveyor ‘TUBO’: with the v development of the ‘TUBO’, the new tubular conveyor, the company once again shows its strive for excellence, taking a proven solution and improving the technology behind. The new design can transport bulk-material in processing industries with a great amount of flexibility, while having lowered energy consumption and breakage.

Vertical Conveying Made Easy

Whether in silo plants or processing facilities — for process-related reasons it is almost always necessary to elevate products. Bühler’s elevators (see Picture 1 below) operate extremely economically and efficiently thanks to their low energy consumption. Bühler offers three lines: Basic, Ex-Protection and heavy-duty.

The heavy-duty line’s belt and bucket elevator is ideal for the vertical transport of bulk materials at high throughput rates. It can lift up to 1,400tph (tonnes per hour) of products up to 80 metres. Suitable products include grains, compound feeds, pellets, and oilseeds. With its robust construction, modular system and good wear protection, this high-performance elevator is used at port terminals, storage facilities, and in processing industries. Typical areas of application are port facilities, shiploading and unloading and larger silo plants.

CHAIN CONVEYORS – HEAVY-DUTY LINE : HIGHPERFORMANCE HORIZONTAL CONVEYING

There is a wide range of applications in silo installations and processing plants for the trough chain conveyor (see Pictures 2 & 3): for material acceptance, it conveys the material from the intake hoppers from the train or truck. It later distributes the material in the silo cells or discharges it. With the chain conveyor, Bühler offers a highperformance conveyor that can transport up to 1,200tph of product, over distances of up to 150 metres.

FORGED CHAIN LINKS

Chain links that are forged (see Picture 4) give the heavy-duty line a particularly high degree of longevity. This product is characterized by a high load capacity with simultaneously low wear.

Application areas are silo and port facilities with high handling volumes.

ENCLOSED BELT CONVEYORS

Bühler’s enclosed belt conveyors (see Pictures 5 & 6), equipped with spot filters, are popular because they not only meet hygiene standards but also enhance plant safety by minimizing suspended dust and reducing explosion risks.

In conclusion, Bühler’s role in the field of conveying technologies is characterized by a continuous drive for excellence. Its comprehensive solutions in chain conveyors, belt conveyors, elevators, and shiploading and unloading systems not only meet the industry’s needs but also paves the way for a more efficient and sustainable future in bulk material handling.

For details on Bühler’s expertise in grain handling equipment, please see ‘Bühler boasts worldwide presence in grain processing activities’ on p135 of this issue.