Cooling Conveyor System for Battery Manufacturer
The Process Challenge
S. Howes was approached by a battery manufacturer that needed to replace a flexible screw conveyor system that was not performing to the company’s standards. The product being conveyed was a chemical powder that needed to be cooled from 650 degrees to 100 degrees before it could be bagged.
The Solution
The system designed by S. Howes was comprised of two screw conveyors with cooling jackets, a framework to support the system, and a surge bin that discharged into an existing weighing system. A unique feature of the system was the low (less than 8) RPMs that the system required to convey and cool the powdery product properly. The product was tested in S. Howes’ testing facility to determine the proper specifications for the system.
Components
- Two 6C16 Tubular, Jacketed Screw Conveyors
- Vertical Surge Bin
- Framework
- Control Panel
The Result
The battery manufacturer uses the conveyor system 24 hours a day, 13 days per two weeks.
