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converter, so all metallic contact parts of the system had to be manufactured in stainless steel.


Richard Hands confirms: “We are pleased with the performance of the ‘Spiroflow’ Bulk Bag Discharger and Flexible Screw Conveyor and, also, the after-sales support offered by Spiroflow. As with all projects, during commissioning and initial start-up there are issues that arise, some more serious than others, and it is the response to these challenges that iden- tifies if you have made a good decision with respect of your provider.


Preventative maintenance “Spiroflow worked alongside us to resolve these issues and handed over a fully capable unit. It was this part- nership which gave me confidence to sign a Maintenance Contract with Spiroflow to ensure that our equip- ment is always in good working order through preventative maintenance.” Mr Hands, who has subsequently been promoted to the position of Operations Director, concludes: “The significant reasons that I chose to use a Flexible Screw Conveyor as opposed to any other type are its simplicity and reliability.”


The Conveyor Outlet with fan to prevent the ingress of vapour


The Bulk Bag Discharger supplied to Multisol is complete with side and base bag massagers to deal with agglomerated prills, together with bag spout clamps that allow for product discharge only after sealing contain- ment doors, therefore minimising the risk of exposing operators to potential dust hazards. During the latter part of 2011, additional bag massagers were


An operator untying a Bulk Bag (above)


A general view of the Discharger with the Conveyor lead- ing off (left)


fitted to the Discharger – along with a grid just above the hopper inlet - to cope with bags of prills that were being received in even more consoli- dated a condition. Site Manager, Darren Copson, confirms that the addi- tional massages have solved the prob- lem by returning the bag unloading process back to its original efficiency.


Spiroflow To learn more about ‘Spiroflow’ Bulk Bag Dischargers and Flexible Screw Conveyors plus their ranges of Aero- Mechanical Conveyors, Tubular Drag Conveyors and Vacuum Conveyors and also about their Bulk Bag Fillers too, visit their web site at www.spiroflow.com or call them on +44 (0)1200 422525 to discuss your specific requirements.


Multisol


Multisol distributes a portfolio of spe- ciality solvents, chemicals and lubricant additives, as well as providing in-house facilities to blend, toll manufacture and package custom formulations. Operations in the United Kingdom (Irlam, Manchester), and France (Rouen) serve Western European markets, and operations in South Africa (Cape Town & Durban) supply the markets of sub-Saharan Africa. To learn more about Multisol, visit the


website at: www.multisolgroup.com.


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Brenntag


Part of the Brenntag Group, the world’s leading chemicals distributor, Brenntag UK & Ireland employs over 785 people at 22 strategic sites in the UK and Ireland, serving 18,000 customers each year via a dedicated fleet of 100 vehicles. Brenntag offers its business partners a wide range of products and value added services such as filling services and mixing and blending, as well as technical support and services for vari- ous industries like water treatment or spe- ciality chemicals. www.brenntag.co.uk


The massive addi- tional Bag Massagers


Spiroflow T: 01200 422525 E: sales@spiroflow.com www.spiroflow.com


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