SAMSON NEWS 8//2019 – Products. Projects. Progress.

SAMSON Materials Handling

SAMSON Eco Hopper EH0618WDual Output Ecological Hopper for the Port of Rosyth.

Forth Ports owns and manages eight commercial ports across the UK including the Port of Rosyth which is strategically located for road and rail and provides an important connection with mainland Europe and the UK. The Port of Rosyth is currently in an exciting phase of development with a multimillion pound investment to provide a dedicated agri-bulk facility for Cefetra. The new terminal and improved storage facilities will deliver increased annual throughput and storage capacity positioning Rosyth as the main agri-hub for Scotland.

In developing this new agri-hub the safety of staff and protection of the environment is paramount. Forth Ports chose a SAMSON Eco Hopper to receive dry bulk materials as it offers a high and reliable import capacity whilst minimising the escape of dust and itis equipped with a host of safety measures to ensure effective and safe performance. This new ecological hopper conforms to EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU. Internally the Eco Hopper is approved to ATEX zone 20, externally to zone 21 and 22.

Data

Maximum Density: 1.6 t/m³
Mobility: Tyre mounted
Capacity: Maximum 1200 tph
Typical Materials: Various including grain and aggregates

Key Features

ATEX zoning approval
Integral cartridge dust filters situated on 3 sides of the hopper
Telescopic Cascade Discharge Chute with dual outlets
High throughput up to 1,200 tph
Robust supporting structure and access platforms
Wheel mounted

Benefits

Dust containment and extraction to protect the port area from dust contamination
Fast loading into a single truck from two telescopic chutes
Reduced demurrage costs with quick unloading
Minimise maintenance downtime and costs
Cost efficient design features to minimise dust
Easily manoeuvrable around site