Upgrade for batch feeding systems

New discharge feeders from the hoppers are of the electromagnetic vibrating type, replacing the screw conveyors previously used.

Robson Handling Technology is introducing new arrangements for batch feeding at the Ardagh (formerly Rockware) Glass factory at Wheatley in Doncaster UK.

As part of the rebuild of furnace number three on the Wheatley site, the company is replacing two mixed batch storage hoppers and their discharge feeders which are beyond economical repair.

This follows successful implementation of similar improvements to three other furnaces in the group.

The new discharge feeders from the hoppers are of the electromagnetic vibrating type, replacing the screw conveyors previously used.

Troughs are 4.2m long and totally enclosed, with charge hopper hoods fitted with flexible dust seals.

Feed rate is 15 tonnes per hour.

Dismantling and removing the old equipment and installing the new will take four weeks and involve the use of 25, 100 and 150t cranes.

While on site, Robson will also refurbish the batch feed conveyor that supplies the hoppers, renewing all component parts in need of attention partially or completely depending on condition.

As well as Wheatley, the Ardagh Glass Group has four other container glass plants in the UK.

It employs more than 6900 people in seven countries across Europe.

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