Coal shiploaders and unloaders are large and complex machines that serve a vital role in the transportation of coal. While their job may sound simple, the engineering that goes into creating a massive machine that is both powerful and agile is sophisticated. That means that any repair or upgrade work requires the precision care of a seasoned professional.
Shipping ports and terminals along the waterways rely on shiploaders and unloaders to safely and efficiently move bulk materials, including coal, on and off of large boats. Overtime, the electro-mechanical relays can become obsolete so for increased automated efficiency, a new Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is installed. The updated PLC along with new HMI and MMI systems will reduce maintenance needs and increase reliability. Employees will also be able to better monitor the condition of the shiploader or unloader in order to identify any problems as early as possible.
While upgrading main electrical controls can add new life to shiploaders and unloaders, there are also a variety of other functional parts that should be regularly upgraded in order to ensure optimal operation. Coal shiploader and unloader DC drives and motors can be replaced with more advanced digital components that will provide smoother operation and more efficient performance overall. Travel trucks, brake assemblies and other important drives and bearings should also be regularly upgraded. Not only will these parts naturally wear over time, advances in technology are constantly providing new solutions to age old challenges.
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With the right installation techniques from qualified technicians, these upgrades to coal loaders and unloaders can help create a more efficient system that also makes it easier for operators to maneuver equipment and avoid on the job fatigue. To learn more about upgrade options and make an appointment to have a highly-qualified technician from Richmond Engineering visit your work site, call today.
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