Spreader on extendable dump system at Transhex’s Baken Mine

Conveyor System feeding Spreader at Transhex’s Baken Mine

Extendable Dump System

Bateman offers proprietary spreader systems, which were developed to suit local conditions and requirements.

The extendable conveyor with tripper and spreader is a self advancing system with limited travel.

This system is used to form a finger type linear dump when it reaches the full length of the extendable conveyor, it is relocated to either extend the dump further or start a parallel dump.

Features :

• 24 hours per day.
• Unattended for periods up to 8 hours
• Automatic slewing and push button advance
• Advance and slew, running with full load
• Limited advance without conveyor or belt extensions
• Flood lighting on the machine and tripper structure to provide good lighting for safe operation at night
• Storm brakes and outriggers to secure the machine during high wind conditions
• Safe operation up to 80 km / hour wind
• Access to full length of boom on one side by walkway
• An anti-runback device is fitted to the travel drive of the spreader to prevent run back down slope under all conditions

Functional Features :

• A positive no slip drive system suitable for the ramp slope and wind conditions
• A method to prevent the machine from being driven over the edge of the ramp
• A positive simple linkage between tripper and stacker
• Slewing at 100° minimum either side of the ramp centre line
• Slewing using a gear and Pinion system with hydraulic drive
• Low ground bearing pressure under full operating conditions.