Why Does the Bulk Material Handling Industry Need Mobile Truck Unloaders?

Traditional bulk material unloading methods are inefficient and costly. Manual unloading typically takes 2-3 hours per truck, while fixed unloaders lack flexibility and site adaptability. As a result, Mobile Truck Unloaders have become mainstream equipment in modern unloading systems. They can also integrate with Belt Conveyors and telescopic stackers to form a highly efficient bulk material handling solution.

Limitations of Traditional Unloading Methods

Low Efficiency of Manual Unloading

Manual unloading, one of the earliest methods, is time-consuming (2-3 hours per truck) and labor-intensive. For example, at a mine processing 1,000 tons daily, labor costs exceed 40% of total expenses, with risks like falls and material collapses.

Inflexibility of Fixed Unloaders

Fixed unloaders cannot adapt to dynamic scenarios like ports, mines, or grain silos. A port case study showed that relocating a fixed unloader due to operational adjustments led to 60% idle time, as dismantling and reinstalling were impractical.

Poor System Integration

Traditional equipment struggles to coordinate with Telescopic Stackers or mobile shiploaders. Material transfers often require manual intervention or secondary truck unloading, increasing energy waste and delays.

Core Advantages of Mobile Truck Unloaders

High Efficiency & Energy Savings

Zoomry’s ZRLS-TU1800 Mobile Truck Unloader achieves a throughput of 200-1,800 tons/hour, 15x faster than manual labor. At a Shanxi coking plant, it unloaded 40 tons of coke in 45 minutes, versus 6 workers taking 2.5 hours.

Energy-saving features include dual 22kW variable-frequency motors, reducing energy use by 30% and saving over ¥120,000 annually. Modular components like sealed-bearing idlers extend service life to 400,000 hours.

Multi-Scenario Flexibility

Zoomry’s Mobile Truck Unloaders offer two chassis options:

• Tire-Based: Equipped with off-road tires and hydraulic legs, ideal for flat terrains (ports, warehouses), with a relocation speed of 15 km/h.
• Track-Based: All-terrain tracks and floating chassis for mines or rugged sites, with an 8-meter turning radius.

In an Inner Mongolia coal mine, the unit relocated 5 times in 3 months, achieving 90% utilization—2.3x higher than fixed systems. Quick-connect interfaces reduce conveyor linkage time to 20 minutes.

Smart Remote Control

Zoomry`s ZRLS Mobile Truck Unloader Integrated PLC and IoT systems enable:

• Adaptive Unloading: LiDAR scans truck beds to adjust unloading arms, ensuring ≥98% material removal.
• Predictive Maintenance: Monitors idler vibration (0-2,000 Hz) and roller temperature (-30°C–120°C) to preempt failures with ≥99% accuracy.
• Centralized Control: Syncs with Mobile Shiploaders and stackers via HMI or mobile apps. A Jiangsu port reduced staffing by 60% using this system.

Multi-Material Compatibility

Zoomry’s Mobile Truck Unloaders handle diverse materials:

• Sticky Materials (e.g., wet clay): Optional vibrating plates (0.5-3mm amplitude) and polyurethane scrapers reduce residue to <0.5%.
• Sub-Zero Environments: -40°C steel and heated belts ensure winter operation.
• Corrosive Materials (e.g., sulfur): 316L stainless steel hoppers and ceramic-coated idlers triple equipment lifespan.

Zoomry ZRLS-TU Series Mobile Truck Unloader Specifications

Industry Case Studies

1. Inner Mongolia Iron Mine
   The ZRLS-TU1800 Mobile Truck Unloader boosted daily throughput from 3,000 to 5,000 tons, cutting labor costs by 60% with a 1.2-year ROI.

2. Shandong Grain Depot
   Integrated with belt conveyors and stackers, the system automated wheat storage, reducing dust by 90%.

3. Zhanjiang Port
   Mobile Truck Unloader Paired with a mobile shiploader, coal throughput rose 55%, exceeding 8 million tons annually.

4. Xinjiang Potash Plant
   The unloader ran 2,000 hours at -25°C, processing 8% moisture potash at 800 tons/hour—outperforming screw unloaders by 2.7x.

Please contact us using the info below if you have any questions about Mobile Truck Unloaders

• Zoomry official website
• +86 131-6401-6717
• [email protected]

How to Choose the Right Mobile Truck Unloader?

• Assess Needs:

• Material properties (size ≤150mm, moisture content).
• Throughput requirements (e.g., ZRLS-TU600 for small depots).
• Site conditions (tire-based for mobility, tracks for rough terrain).

• Why Zoomry?

• 10-year structural warranty, 24/7 remote support.
• Customizable options (explosion-proof motors, Arctic-grade components).

FAQ

• Q: What’s the maintenance schedule?
  A: Inspect idlers every 500 hours; replace scrapers annually (guidance provided).

• Q: Can it handle sticky materials?
  A: Yes, with vibrating plates and polymer-coated belts.

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