Ball Charging Systems

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Transmin specialises in a range of systems available to safely store and feed steel balls into mills or conveyors – from simple kibbles, through to complex handling systems comprising storage hoppers connected to ball feeders of the cassette or ‘star feeder’ variety. AUTOMATIC SORTING & HANDLING OF GRINDING MEDIA SAFE, COMPACT, PROVEN DESIGNS THE CAPABILITY TO VARY BALL METERING RATE SYSTEMS TO SUIT ALL APPLICATIONS Features Modular Construction Designed in modular sections comprising storage hopper, kibble chute and either slot or star feeder means all duties can be accommodated. Alarm Facility The ball chargers feature an alarm facility to indicate feeder empty or blocked chute. Safe & Compact Design Self Clearing A self clearing mechanism is utilised to prevent jamming of balls. Meter Rate The capability to infinitely vary the ball metering rate. Types of Ball Charging Systems Automated Ball Chargers For larger plants Transmin specialises in designing automated ball charging systems, typically incorporating side wall ‘pocket-belt’ conveyors, that intake from ball storage and then elevate the balls within the plant – transferring to flat belt conveyors incorporating multiple mill feed stations in the form of pneumatic ploughs and gates. Ball Chargers Several tonnes of grinding media (normally in the form of steel balls) are consumed by process plants as part of the comminution process. The handling of heavy steel balls can be a safety issue when drums of balls are hoisted and tipped, often manually, into chutes and mill outlets. Transmin can custom-engineer steel ball storage vessels to suit any operation. This includes hoppers and trays designed to handle various ball diameters – from 27mm to 150mm. Drum Kibbles A drum kibble is the simplest solution for low ball consumption operations. Transmin’s safe, compact design incorporates a hoist to elevate an opened 200L drum of balls into the feeder kibble. Standard kibble capacity is 600L. Once in the feeder kibble and onto the feed chute, the balls are sorted into a single depth for presentation to the slot feeder. Transmin’s standard design can accommodate 30, 52 and 80mm balls simultaneously. Frequently asked questions What information is required to enable Transmin to quote for a ball charging system? Please download the ball charger equipment questionnaire here , complete and return to Transmin. How can the balls be delivered up to the mill inlet level? Transmin is able to incorporate a vertical ‘steep wall’ elevator into the system design, which can elevate balls up to 35m high. Can ball feed be counted? Yes, Transmin ball chargers can count balls by mass or individually.