CONTINUOUS SHIP UNLOADERS CHALLENGE GRABS

Terminal operators have shown reluctance to switch from grab-type ship unloaders to the continuous systems claimed to be superior for handling abrasive materials. The author examines the merits of various designs for fixed and shipborne high capacity continuous unloaders now on offer -- some already proven in practice, others still in the evaluation stage -- and suggests that it may now be opportune for users to take the plunge and adopt the continuous unloading concept.

• Supplemental Notes:
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• Corporate Authors:

  IPC Industrial Press Limited

  Dorset House, Stamford Street
  London SE1 9LU,   England 
• Authors:
  • Redmond, B
• Publication Date: 1980-3

Media Info

• Pagination: 3 p.
• Serial:
  • Materials Handling News
  • Publisher: IPC Industrial Press Limited

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bulk cargo handling; Bulk cargo terminals; Cargo handling; Cargo handling equipment; Conveyors; Loading and unloading; Marine terminals
• Old TRIS Terms: Bulk unloading systems; Grabs; Unloading systems
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00319008
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Cargo Handling Coordination Assn
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 8 1980 12:00AM