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Difficult Clay and Sand transport under control in Brisbane, Australia
A leading brick manufacturer in Brisbane operates one of Queensland’s largest production facilities, relying on advanced bulk materials handling systems to efficiently process raw materials like clay and sand.
Automated conveyors and precision batching ensure high-volume output with minimal waste, supporting sustainable and efficient manufacturing. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, the company remains a trusted supplier for residential and commercial construction.
The brick manufacturer faced significant challenges with dust and spillage at the tail end of an incline conveyor used for transporting clay to a crusher. The basement location of this conveyor provided limited access for cleaning, making routine maintenance difficult and time-consuming.
High dust volumes also posed operational and environmental concerns, while excessive spillage increased clean-up efforts and reduced overall efficiency. The previous use of skirting rubber proved ineffective in containing material and controlling dust.
Following demonstrations of the AirScrape® solution through our QLD Distributor, ConBulkS, the brick manufacturer proceeded to install a combination of Kinder’s AirScrape®, TailScrape, and K-Containment® Seal solutions to address the dust and spillage challenges. The installation process, completed over two days, involved rebuilding and extending the chute to accommodate the AirScrape® system.
AirScrape®
A 4-metre-long, non-contact side sealing system designed to prevent spillage and reduce dust at the conveyor transfer points. By utilising a unique air flow design, AirScrape® creates an inward suction effect that contains fine dust particles while allowing bulk material to flow efficiently.
TailScrape
Installed at the tail end of the conveyor, TailScrape enhances dust suppression and spillage control by effectively sealing the conveyor belt’s return side. Its specialised design ensures minimal material loss while reducing the need for frequent maintenance and clean-up.
K-Containment® Seal
A 4-metre sealing system placed inside the chute to contain material drop and flow. This seal ensures that material remains within the transfer point, reducing spillage and maintaining the efficiency of material movement through the conveyor system.
Additional Modifications:
Extended the rear of the chute and built a 2-metre front extension tunnel to improve material handling efficiency.Changer” the DustScrape is!
The newly installed system significantly improved material containment and dust control. The maintenance supervisor reported a 95%+ reduction in dust and elimination of spillage, allowing the team to focus on more critical maintenance tasks.
Following the success of this installation, the manufacturer committed to expanding the use of AirScrape®, TailScrape, and DustScrape across other transfer chutes. A third system of 12 metres, including three DustScrapes, is scheduled for commissioning in the coming weeks to further enhance dust management across the site.
“Last year we installed one system on-site and we proved the cost savings. A third system of 12 metres will be commissioned on site in the next few weeks, which includes three DustScrape systems”, reported the Maintenance Supervisor.