The document discusses the importance of material handling in the phosphates industry, which is crucial for producing animal feeds and fertilizers. It details various equipment used for this purpose, such as bucket elevators and belt conveyors, emphasizing the need for customization and protection against wear. The right handling equipment is essential for creating a flexible and efficient operation in phosphate processing.

1. Phosphates Industry
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2. Phosphorus is essential to all life on Earth. Its
life-giving properties are key to a variety of
cellular and biological processes that allow
plants, animals, and even humans to grow
strong and healthy.

3. For this reason, phosphate rock is processed
into a variety of products, namely, animal
feeds and fertilizers.

4. For this reason, phosphate rock is processed
into a variety of products, namely, animal
feeds and fertilizers.
No matter what type of product is being
produced, however, all of these operations
have one thing in common: they all rely on
heavy-duty material handling equipment to
keep operations running seamlessly.

5. Material handling equipment is used
frequently throughout the phosphates
industry to bring automation and flexibility
to a process, with a variety of equipment
options available.

6. Common Handling
Equipment

7. Bucket Elevators
Bucket elevators transfer materials
vertically and are often chosen for their
high capacity capabilities.

8. Bucket Elevators
Bucket elevators transfer materials
vertically and are often chosen for their
high capacity capabilities.
The most popular type of bucket elevator
for phosphates handling is the double
chain continuous style, because it allows
for increased capacities and height
capabilities.

9. Bucket elevators are
extremely diverse and
highly customizable,
allowing for an
optimal handling
solution to be reached
for just about any
application.

10. Belt Conveyors
Belt conveyors are also frequently used in
phosphate processing facilities.

11. Belt Conveyors
Belt conveyors are also frequently used in
phosphate processing facilities.
They allow material to be moved
horizontally, and are commonly used to
move material from one building to the
next, and between process stops.

12. Belt conveyors are also highly
customizable, with common
customizations including loading
skirtboards, belt cleaning systems,
and more.

13. A variety of additional conveyor types
exist, allowing for increased flexibility.
Two of the most popular include:

14. A variety of additional conveyor types
exist, allowing for increased flexibility.
Two of the most popular include:
• Reversing Shuttle Conveyors

15. A variety of additional conveyor types
exist, allowing for increased flexibility.
Two of the most popular include:
• Reversing Shuttle Conveyors
• Steep Incline Conveyors

16. Reversing Shuttle Conveyor

17. Steep Incline Conveyor

18. Belt Trippers & Plows
Trippers and plows add flexibility to a
conveyor system by creating discharge
points. Trippers can be fixed or movable,
while belt plows are fixed, but allow for
discharge from one or both sides.

19. Belt Tripper

20. Belt Plow

21. Belt Feeders
Belt feeders ensure a controlled feed rate
from a bin or hopper onto a conveyor or
other piece of equipment.

22. Considerations in
Handling Phosphates

23. Phosphates can present challenges to
handling equipment, requiring modifications
to ensure equipment is protected.

24. This might include reinforcing high-wear
areas such as transfer chutes with
resistant materials like alloys or
stainless steel.

25. This might include reinforcing high-wear
areas such as transfer chutes with
resistant materials like alloys or
stainless steel.
Additionally, material should not be
allowed to build up in equipment, as
this will promote excessive wear.

26. This might include reinforcing high-wear
areas such as transfer chutes with
resistant materials like alloys or
stainless steel.
Additionally, material should not be
allowed to build up in equipment, as
this will promote excessive wear.
This is especially true of seasonal
operations; equipment should be
cleaned out prior to downtime to avoid
the possibility of corrosive action.

27. Conclusion
The right material handling equipment is a
key component in creating a flexible,
seamless phosphates operation.

28. Conclusion
The right material handling equipment is a
key component in creating a flexible,
seamless phosphates operation.
While a one-size-fits-all solution may seem
attractive, a customized approach will yield
the best results.

29. Choosing a manufacturer that is familiar
with the unique characteristics of
phosphates will help to reach an optimal
handling solution.

30. has been working with phosphates for over 65
years, providing testing services, process
design and development, and custom
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