1000 t/h Bulk Grain Conveying System: Empowering River-Sea Logistics Terminal
Key Highlights
A major East China port terminal along the Yangtze River (a 100,000-ton grain berth constructed by CCCC-) urgently needed to upgrade its high-capacity bulk grain discharge and dual-channel dispatch logistics system.
Deployed a complete GSS automated conveying system consisting of 96 GSS custom silo-bottom belt conveyors, 4 GSS 1000 t/h bucket elevators with self-cleaning boot sections (27m lift height), and 4 multi-outlet drag conveyors.
Achieved flexible dual-channel dispatch for both vessel loading and direct truck loading; solved material residue and spoilage using GSS innovative self-cleaning boot technology; and ensured eco-friendly, low-maintenance operations.
Client Profile: A Strategic Grain Logistics Hub in East China
As a major grain logistics project constructed by CCCC, the 100,000-ton grain terminal operated by Nantong Port Group serves as a vital infrastructure hub in East China. Equipped with a large-scale shallow silo cluster, the terminal handles domestic and international bulk grain (soybeans, wheat, and corn) unloading, storage, transfer, and shipping along the Yangtze River, acting as a key strategic node for river-sea intermodal transport.
Goals & Challenges: Dual-Mode Dispatch & Maintenance-Free Operations Under Heavy Duty
As a major bulk grain logistics hub, the terminal faced several universal industry challenges during silo discharge and material dispatch:
- Dual-Channel Dispatch Flexibility:
The terminal needed to support both high-volume vessel loading for river-sea shipping and direct truck loading for local highway distribution, matching a 1000 t/h throughput schedule. - Material Residue & Spoilage Prevention:
Traditional high-capacity bucket elevators often suffer from material buildup, clogging, and molding in the boot section, requiring frequent manual downtime for cleaning and threatening continuous operation and grain quality. - Environmental Protection & Grain Damage Control:
Bulk grains like soybeans, wheat, and corn produce significant dust during high-volume transport. Fully enclosed dust suppression and low grain damage were strict environmental requirements.
Customized Solution: Full-Process Automated Conveying System from Silos to Dual Dispatch
Matching terminal layout and logistics workflow, GSS delivered a customized bulk grain conveying solution covering silo clearing, vertical elevation, and dual-mode dispatch:
- 1000 t/h Bucket Elevators ( 4 units):
Handling 27m vertical elevation, these 1000 t/h GSSunits feature an innovative GSS self-cleaning boot design that automatically clears residual material during operation. This eliminates material buildup, mold, and clogging without manual cleaning downtime, ensuring 24/7 heavy-duty reliability. - Drag Conveyors (4 units):
Handling 1000 t/h each across 13.25m and equipped with multiple controllable outlets, these GSSdrag conveyors enable flexible dual-channel dispatch: feeding downstream dock conveyors for river-sea vessel loading or direct point discharge for truck loading. - Silo-Bottom Belt Conveyors (96 units):
Installed under the silo cluster, these custom GSSsingle-roller belt conveyors deliver uniform discharge at 250 t/h each, feeding the main 1000 t/h system for efficient silo clearing.
Project Value: Versatility, Clean Operation, and Heavy-Duty Reliability Delivered by GSS
Precision Process Division & Dual-Mode
Silo clearing with GSS belt conveyors, high-capacity elevation with bucket elevators, and dual-channel drag dispatch work in seamless sync, eliminating bottlenecks and accelerating grain turnover.
Self-Cleaning & Mold-Free
Solving the long-standing industry headache of boot-section material spoilage and clogging, the GSS self-cleaning system eliminates manual maintenance costs while ensuring grain purity and continuous performance.
Low Maintenance Efficiency
Full enclosure at 1000 t/h prevents dust emissions and grain damage, lowers maintenance expenses, and helps the terminal build a modern, eco-friendly grain logistics hub.
The 100,000-ton grain berth is vital for grain logistics in East China. The 1000 t/h bulk conveying system provided by GSS achieves flexible dual-channel dispatch for both vessel and truck loading. In particular, the self-cleaning boot section of GSS bucket elevators solves the industry pain points of mold prevention and zero-downtime maintenance, providing robust support for our high-frequency port operations.
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