Bulk Material Conveying Solutions for Ports and Terminals

In the global port and terminal bulk material operation chain (unloading, stockpiling, and loading of bulk materials such as ore, coal, and grain), customers often face challenges including "difficulty adapting to multiple ship types, low space utilization, severe salt spray corrosion, and uneven loading/unloading efficiency". Relying on core equipment such as mobile shiploaders, radial telescopic stackers, pipe belt conveyors, and truck unloaders, as well as independently developed components like high-corrosion-resistant idlers, wear-resistant rollers, and non-powered dust-collecting chutes, Zoomry Heavy Industry creates customized conveying solutions for ports and terminals featuring "flexible adaptation + corrosion resistance & durability + high efficiency & low consumption".

Solution Advantages

Centering on the operational characteristics of ports and terminals — "high flexibility, strong corrosion, and large flow rate" — Zoomry's bulk material conveying solutions for ports and terminals have differentiated advantages in three dimensions: "ship type adaptability, environmental resistance, and efficiency & economy". All equipment and components have passed the strict certifications and inspections mentioned in the brochure, ensuring adaptation to the harsh working conditions of ports and terminals:

1. Flexible Adaptation to All Ship Types: To meet the loading/unloading needs of ships of different tonnages (Barge, Handysize, Panamax, Capesize), key parameters of the equipment can be customized. For example, ZRSL Series Mobile Shiploaders feature lateral movement (maximum stroke 50m) and luffing adjustment (-15° to +25°), with an operating radius of 8-30m, which can accurately match the hatch widths of different ship types; radial telescopic stackers have a boom telescoping length of up to 20m, and their stockpiling capacity is increased by over 28% compared with traditional fixed-length conveyors, enabling multi-layer bulk material stockpiling within the limited space of ports and terminals;
2. Strong Salt Spray Corrosion Resistance & Durability: All equipment and components comply with the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, as well as certifications including CE (Europe), EAC (Russia), and KCS (South Korea). Corrosion resistance is enhanced from material selection to manufacturing processes. For instance, independently produced idlers have a sealing performance that meets the 72-hour immersion test requirement (water ingress ≤ 100g, better than China's GB standard of 150g) and an IP65 protection rating, which can resist salt spray intrusion; rollers are made of 40Cr forged material (diameter ≥ 159mm, suitable for wide belts) with anti-corrosion coating on the surface, and undergo ultrasonic flaw detection and stress tempering treatment, with a service life exceeding 50,000 hours; the machine frame is made of high-carbon steel with anti-corrosion coating, and its rust resistance in salt spray environment is 3 times higher than that of ordinary equipment;
3. Whole-Process Efficiency Optimization: Zoomry has built its own quality inspection center (including chemical laboratories, idler laboratories, etc., equipped with over 60 testing devices). Core components (idlers, rollers, cleaning scrapers) are independently produced with sufficient inventory, enabling fast supply within 48 hours and reducing equipment downtime. Through the collaborative design of "unloading-stockpiling-loading" equipment — such as the combination of "truck unloader + pipe belt conveyor + mobile shiploader" — the bulk material loading/unloading cycle can be shortened from 48 hours (with traditional equipment) to 28 hours, significantly improving port throughput.

Application Solutions for Segmented Scenarios in Ports and Terminals

Focusing on three core scenarios of ports and terminals — "bulk material unloading, intermediate stockpiling, and loading for outward transportation" — Zoomry Heavy Industry develops targeted conveying systems by integrating the operation rhythm and material characteristics (e.g., high density of ore, easy dust generation of grain) of each link, ensuring seamless connection between bulk material flow and ship scheduling:

Efficient Bulk Material Unloading and Dust Prevention Solution

Port unloading requires rapid reception of bulk materials (such as ore and coal) delivered by ships to avoid additional costs caused by ship detention, while also controlling dust pollution from unloading to protect the surrounding sea areas. Zoomry's solution centers on "truck unloader + pipe belt conveyor" to build an efficient unloading system:

• Main Equipment Configuration: Adopt ZRLS-TU Series Truck Unloaders (wheeled or tracked options, belt width 1400-1800mm, conveying capacity 200-1800 tph), equipped with 2-4 lane unloading ramps to support simultaneous unloading of multiple transfer trucks and avoid vehicle queuing and congestion; after unloading, bulk materials are transferred to the stockpiling area via pipe belt conveyors. The conveyor belt of pipe belt conveyors is folded into a tubular structure (supported by 6 sets of idlers forming a hexagon), realizing 100% sealed conveyance of materials and preventing dust diffusion; pipe belt conveyors have a maximum turning angle of 110° (far exceeding the 70° of ordinary belt conveyors), which can flexibly bypass existing facilities in the port without the need to build additional transfer platforms;
• Component and Environmental Protection Assurance: Idlers are made of HDPE material with a noise level of ≤ 40-45 dB (better than the GB standard of 55 dB), reducing the noise impact of unloading operations on the surrounding environment; non-powered dust-collecting chutes are installed at the unloading end to further reduce dust overflow through airflow buffering, controlling the dust concentration in the port below 5mg/m³ and complying with international port environmental standards; rubber skirts are installed at the bottom of the truck unloader hopper to prevent material spillage during unloading and avoid pollution to the port ground and sea areas;
• Application Advantages: This solution can increase bulk material unloading efficiency by 40%, shorten ship detention time from 24 hours (with traditional equipment) to 12 hours, reduce unloading costs by 30% compared with other equipment in the industry, and reduce dust pollution rate to below 0.5%, meeting the port's environmental compliance requirements.

Intermediate Stockpiling Stage

Bulk material stockpiling requires maximizing stockpiling capacity within the limited port space, while avoiding material segregation (e.g., stratification of ore particles by size), breakage, or moisture absorption to ensure the quality of subsequent loading. Zoomry's solution centers on "radial telescopic stackers" with intelligent stockpiling design:

• Main Equipment Configuration: Select ZR-SF Series Radial Telescopic Stackers, which feature radial rotation (360° adjustable), boom telescoping (maximum telescoping length 20m), and luffing adjustment (-15° to +25°). They can evenly distribute materials through the windrow stockpiling method to avoid material segregation and breakage; the equipment adopts an optimized lattice frame, which is lightweight yet strong in load-bearing, enabling stable operation in port areas with a slope ≤ 18°; the maximum stockpiling height reaches 20m, and the stockpiling capacity is increased by over 28% compared with traditional fixed stackers, significantly improving port space utilization;
• Component and Safety Assurance: The conveyor belt of the stacker is made of tear-resistant polyester canvas material with a longitudinal tensile strength of ≥ 2000 N/mm, which can resist the impact of large ore chunks; idler sets adopt sealed double-row self-aligning spherical roller bearings with an IP65 dust and water protection rating, resisting salt spray and dust intrusion in the port; the stacker is equipped with a PLC automatic control system and an HMI touch screen, allowing operators to set stockpiling parameters with one click to realize "unmanned" intelligent stockpiling. Meanwhile, emergency stop switches and belt deviation switches are equipped to ensure the safety of stockpiling operations;
• Application Advantages: This solution can increase the bulk material stockpiling capacity of the port by over 28%, reduce the material segregation rate from 8% (with traditional equipment) to 1.2%, and cut the labor cost of stockpiling operations by 50%. In addition, the annual maintenance frequency of the equipment in salt spray environment is reduced from 12 times (with traditional equipment) to 5 times, effectively lowering the operating cost of the stockpiling stage.

Multi-Ship Type and High-Precision Loading for Outward Transportation Solution

Loading requires accurate alignment with the hatch size and draft depth of ships of different tonnages, and control of the material feeding speed to prevent cabin damage, while ensuring loading efficiency and ship scheduling rhythm. Zoomry's solution centers on "mobile shiploaders" with precise speed control design:

• Main Equipment Configuration: Select ZRSL Series Mobile Shiploaders, with an operating radius of 8-30m, which can adapt to ships of 5,000-120,000 DWT (from Barge to Capesize); a flow control valve is installed at the discharge port of the shiploader, which can adjust the feeding speed (50-500 tph) according to the ship's draft depth to avoid cabin damage caused by material impact; the equipment is equipped with full-function remote control capability, allowing operators to control the lateral movement, luffing adjustment, and conveyor belt start/stop of the shiploader via a remote controller without on-site supervision;
• Component and Adaptation Assurance: The rollers of the shiploader are made of 40Cr forged material with wear-resistant rubber coating on the surface, which increases the friction between the conveyor belt and the rollers to avoid slipping; the equipment's traveling system adopts extra-solid tires (4-8, depending on the model) or a tracked design, enabling stable movement on uneven port ground; a hydraulic winch system is equipped — even in case of sudden power failure or steel rope breakage, the winch can automatically lock within 0.01 seconds to prevent the inner telescopic boom from falling, ensuring loading safety;
• Application Advantages: This solution enables rapid switching of loading operations for multiple ship types, shortens the single-ship loading time from 48 hours (with traditional equipment) to 28 hours, and controls the loading precision error within ±2%, avoiding cabin overloading or underloading. Compared with other equipment in the industry, it reduces loading failure time by 25%, effectively improving the port's loading throughput.

Zoomry Heavy Industry's Service and Support System

Ports and terminals operate 24/7, and one hour of equipment downtime may cause tens of thousands of yuan in economic losses. Relying on its global service network, Zoomry Heavy Industry provides "fast response and full-lifecycle coverage" service support for overseas port customers to ensure stable equipment operation:

1. Efficient Operation: The in-depth adaptation of equipment to multiple ship types and narrow spaces increases the efficiency of the entire "unloading-stockpiling-loading" process for bulk materials by 30%-50%, helping ports improve annual throughput and reduce ship detention time;
2. Super Durability: The strong anti-corrosion design and low dust emission meet the port environmental and safety standards of regions such as the EU and North America. The service life of the equipment in salt spray environment is 50% longer than that of traditional equipment, reducing compliance and maintenance risks;
3. Cost Optimization: Independent component production reduces procurement costs, and long-service-life equipment (idlers and rollers with a service life exceeding 50,000 hours) decreases maintenance expenses, reducing the average annual conveying cost of ports by 25%-40% compared with other equipment in the industry;
4. Delivery Service: 70% of the equipment is pre-assembled before leaving the factory, accompanied by detailed installation manuals and video guides, with on-site assembly taking only 10-20 days. For complex port layouts (such as obstruction by existing facilities and limited space), engineers can be dispatched to supervise on-site installation and adjust equipment parameters (such as the operating radius of shiploaders and the boom length of stackers) according to on-site working conditions, ensuring fast equipment commissioning;
5. Maintenance Support: Provide "1-year free maintenance + lifelong technical consultation". Spare parts warehouses are established in major global port regions (such as Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia). Common spare parts (idlers, rollers, cleaning scrapers) can be delivered within 48 hours. A remote monitoring system is built to real-time monitor key parameters such as conveyor belt tension, idler rotation speed, and motor temperature, predicting faults in advance (such as salt spray corrosion warning for idlers and hydraulic system fault warning for shiploaders) and reducing unplanned downtime;
6. Specialized Training: Provide "theoretical + practical" training for port operation teams, covering daily equipment operation (such as remote control of mobile shiploaders and PLC parameter setting of stackers) and emergency troubleshooting (such as conveyor belt deviation adjustment and emergency shutdown of shiploaders). This ensures that the team independently masters equipment maintenance skills and reduces equipment losses caused by human operation errors.