Definition: These are systems and machinery used to move, store, control, and protect materials in bulk form. They are essential in industries like mining, construction, power plants, and ports.
Common Types:
Conveyors (belt, screw, chain, bucket)
Stackers and reclaimers
Hoppers and silos
Pneumatic conveying systems
Ship loaders and unloaders
Applications:
Transporting raw materials (coal, ore, grains)
Storage and retrieval of bulk materials
Loading and unloading operations at ports and warehouses
2. Sugar Plants and Machinery
Definition: Specialized equipment designed for sugar production, from sugarcane or sugar beets, including extraction, processing, and refining.
Key Machinery:
Cane crushers and mills
Clarifiers and evaporators
Crystallizers
Centrifugal machines
Boilers and power turbines
Applications:
Juice extraction and purification
Crystallization and drying
Molasses and by-product management
Power generation (cogeneration using bagasse)
3. Crushing & Screening Equipment
Definition: Machines used to crush and screen materials, making them suitable for further processing or use in construction.
Key Machinery:
Jaw crushers, cone crushers, and impact crushers
Vibrating screens
Feeders and grizzlies
Mobile and stationary crushing plants
Applications:
Mining and mineral processing
Construction aggregate production
Recycling operations
Size reduction of materials (rocks, ores, concrete)
4. Allied Industrial Equipment
Definition: A wide range of auxiliary equipment used to support primary industrial operations.
Examples:
Heat exchangers
Industrial mixers and blenders
Compressors and pumps
Dust collection systems
Material feeders and loaders
Applications:
Enhancing efficiency in production lines
Supporting manufacturing and processing industries
Environmental control (dust and emission management)