
This
shiploader project completed for Vancouver Wharves Limited
(VWL) in February 2000 in North Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada. The shiploader loads 1700mt per hour of specialty grains.
The
boom has a maximum reach of 35m from the center of rotation,
supports a spout load of 22,000 kilos and is rated for seismic
zone 4. The shiploader boom shuttles in and out 23m and rotates
330 degrees. VWL loads up to Panamax Class ships at this facility.
The
shiploader features air supported belt conveyors, a Cleveland
Cascade loading spout and a central dust collection system.