Coal and Any Other Materials
Bin and Bunker Flow Issues
SAFER WORK ENVIRONMENT

Pneumat Bin and Bunker Solutions:

Problem: Hot lime bins and screw feeders are subject to frequent flow problems.

Pneumat Solution: Having base sockets welded in strategic places on the side of these bins would allow for easy access for our Cardox solution. AirForce Air Cannons (formerly LADCO) in different spots can also be used in these types of situations. With a control-timing box, it makes make bulk flow safer, faster, easier. Either system can break up any blockage from outside the bin so that no employee will be exposed to hot lime.

Many times, an attempt is made to clear blockages with high air pressure hoses, poking and pounding. These all expose employees to safety incidents and environmental concern from the discharges of fine lime dust to surrounding areas.

Problem: Powdered Potassium Chloride (KCI) and other minerals that help “wash-up” the steel and/or other ore types are hung up in the bins and bunkers.

Pneumat Solution: It is these types of situations that the BinWhip and BinDrill have been designed for. Poking, prying, air lancing isn’t effective and requires the hassles and issues of getting a confined space entry permit. It’s also extremely dangerous for employees because there is no way to determine when the product will give away.

Drill a hole through the bridged-over bin or bunker then set the BinWhip up and whip it out to create good flow and a safer work environment. If your company doesn’t have the time or manpower to do your bins, TeamPneumat will come do it for you. It doesn’t matter the product in any bin or silo, BinWhip and BinDrill can get it out safely.

Problem: Coal bin has hang-ups on it that need to be cleared out.

Pneumat Solution: BinWhip can really tear into coal and make quick work of knocking down build-ups in bins and/or bunkers. AirForce Cannons (formerly LADCO) and Cardox have been used successfully for years throughout coal handling equipment all over the world. They both have a long history as a safe, effective way of removing coal from a face with dramatic reductions in fines produced.

Coal gets hung-up or built-up for various reasons and can make a range of limited flow to no flow. It is all relative to the surface moisture, particle size, clay content and changes in density. TeamPneumat has experience cleaning all types of vessels that contain coal.

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