The Ajax Equipment hopper holds approximately 1 ton of iron ore and additives, and features a steep walled ‘V’ section to provide the conditions required for material flow. As well as providing a regular feed of material to the agitated screw feeder below, the horizontal screw feeder also provides active extraction from the hopper through the screw’s variable pitch. The polished stainless steel agitated screw feeder then delivers a controlled feed of ore for further processing.
Given the abrasive nature of the material, Ajax recommended that both the feeder and agitated feeder’s screws were produced in a wear-resistant steel. However, the agitated feeder’s features include a retractable screw and casing allowing for easy access should any maintenance be required.
“BSL has been impressed with Ajax’s innovative technical solutions, and we’re confident that our partnership with them has helped us in our mission to advance and modernise the iron making industry,” said Paul Wrathmall, Head of Applications Technology, Binding Solutions Limited.
Commenting, Lewis Shaw, technical sales engineer, Ajax Equipment, said, “I conducted material flow property tests on a variety of samples sent to us by the client. The tests enabled us to carefully consider the best hopper shape and screw feeder form for ensuring mass flow from the hopper. Using data from the worst case material ensures Ajax’s design will provide reliable handling with both the worst and best product the client is likely to put through it.”
