Ship Loaders
Designed for almost any kind of products in bulk with a density from 0.2 to 1.8, VIGAN loaders are suitable for all size of barges or vessels.The loading is made mechanically: cargo can be for instance transported into the loading boom by integrated belt(eventually with a travelling movement) or chain conveyor and discharged by gravity into the ship hold thanks to a telescopic loading chute.
The loading boom is usually mounted on a slewing ring.The combination of telescopic and rotating movements allow continuous and uniform loading operations of the ship holds.
The loading structure can be mounted:
- On a self-propelled gantry on rails;
- On a self-propelled gantry on rubber wheels;
- On a fixed structure.
Customized characteristics:
- Electrically driven motor, or with Diesel power unit;
- Loading boom up to 25 meters;
- Capacities up to 1,200 metric tons per hour (depending on cargo and working conditions).
Dust control devices:
- Automatic self-cleaning filter;
- Retractable cover of the telescopic belt conveyor boom;
- Dust-free loading head.Special optional features:
- Slewable loading powered thrower;
- Operator’s control cabin;
- Continuous weighing system;
- Jet slinger; Etc. . .