Bulk goods industry
Perfectly tailored.
For almost all conveying processes.
Whether coarse- or fine-grained, whether at ambient temperature or in high-temperature applications – we have been working with major, well-known plant manufacturers and end-users in the bulk materials industry for decades. In doing so, we deliver solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations.
Our experience and expertise cover a broad portfolio across a wide range of specialist sectors:
- Cement industry: for the transport of lime, coal and clinker
- Organic and fertiliser industry: transport of pellets, fertilisers, potash, granulates, sulphur, etc.
- Power station industry: for the transport of coal, gypsum and ash
- Wood and paper industry: in debarking plants, in plywood production in particular
for the transport of planks, wood chips, sawdust and shavings
Scraper systems
Taking stringent requirements into account, our engineers develop the optimal solution. This is yet another reason why our reclaimer systems and scraper systems set the standard. Many cement, power and fertiliser plants consistently use KÖBO systems. They value the quality of the sprockets and benefit from the resulting performance. We offer various chain designs, ranging from internal rollers to external ball-bearing rollers, which are lubricated for life by special sealing elements. Replacing the rollers is straightforward and can be carried out quickly. One advantage is the significantly longer service life of the systems.
Steel-cell conveyors
The transport of bulk materials using steel-cell conveyors and reclaimer systems is one of the most efficient transport solutions. This technology is particularly well-suited to horizontal transport and steep gradients. These conveyor systems are therefore used to move materials such as clinker from the cooler to the silos or grinding plants. KÖBO conveyor systems successfully meet these demanding requirements – we implement them as an integrated system using components such as rollers and buckets. We manufacture all components in-house. Our product range includes kink-resistant variants and double-strand chains capable of withstanding extremely high loads.
Bucket elevators
Bucket elevators transport bulk material vertically, usually at high speeds. Due to the speed, the potential impact loads and the sometimes very high ambient temperatures, KÖBO bucket elevator chains are designed to withstand the most extreme conditions. Applications subject to particularly high stresses can be found, for example, in the cement industry. Such systems are also frequently used in the fertiliser industry or in power stations and steelworks. KÖBO manufactures single-strand or double-strand systems, including sprockets. Variants with high torsional rigidity and extremely high breaking strength are also typical.
Steel cells, rollers, cups
Steel links, rollers and cups are directly connected to the chains and interact with all the moving parts of the conveyors. We at The Chain People therefore always view the chain as a holistic system. It follows that, when correctly designed and perfectly implemented, the type and spacing of these elements can significantly improve the service life of the chains. With this in mind, KÖBO’s customers can expect a professional, holistic approach. And that is precisely why we offer you a comprehensive service covering all aspects of chains, sprockets and components.
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