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LOADING CHUTES FOR MAERSK TERMINAL IN PERU
Cimbria received an enquiry for loading chutes from one of our
Chinese dealers. The project company behind the enquiry was
Nantong  Rainbow Heavy Machineries  Co. Ltd. (RHM China),
which explained that the project was being carried out on
behalf of Maersk for a terminal at the Port of Callao, Peru.
The loading chutes were to be used for loading fertilizer into
open trucks at a capacity of 800 t/h, and for loading grain
into open trucks and onto a band conveyor at a capacity of
915 t/h. The chutes were due to be installed under a mobile
hopper system used when unloading ships. The specifications
of the chutes were very strict, containing demands for all
stainless steel execution, ATEX rating, and a rather complex
control/safety system which included a plug-in facility due to
the mobile nature of the hoppers.
Following the initial enquiry, a process of clarification began,
whereby the exact execution of the loading chutes was
specified and the final contract was signed and stamped.
The final configuration of
the Moduflex
loading chutes was made up of four A650F/10s in AISI 304 with
integrated 18 m2 filter and dual-purpose outlet (loading into
trucks and loading onto conveyor). The chutes are approved
for handling food according to EU directive 1935/2004 and
are approved for ATEX zone 20/22. In addition, there are two
N500F/7s in AISI 304 with integrated 18 m2 filter for loading
into open trucks. These chutes are also approved for ATEX
zone 20/22. All the filters are supplied with an explosion relief
system as required by the customer.
The loading chutes were assembled, tested and readied
for shipment. Uniquely, the chutes were first shipped to
China, where they were unpacked and pre-mounted on their
respective hoppers. After undergoing a functional (dry) test,
the loading chutes were re-packed and shipped to the site in
Peru. After installation at the terminal, Cimbria was contacted
for commissioning of the loading chutes, which took place in
June 2015.