Cyclonaire Corporation of Henderson, Neb. recently completed an evaluation run of its portable Docksider II ship and barge unloading system at the Norcem Cement Terminal in New York. The system was installed in a 25,000-dwt ship utilizing a deck crane to provide a totally self-contained, pneumatic unloading capability for a wide range of dry bulk solids including cement.
In addition to onboard installation for use with the ship's gear for handling in the holds, the versatile Docksider II is equally suited to terminal operations utilizing existing dockside cranes.
Two basic models are currently available, both of which operate on a closed system principle to provide dust-free materials transfer. The Docksider II-V features a patented, venturi-induced vacuum principle to dramatically reduce maintenance compared with alternative unloading systems. The Docksider II-P utilizes a vacuum pump to provide continuous conveying, with resultant higher transfer capacities.
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