Cradle to grave
Tipper improves payload
SCA intermodal side tipper bin being loaded onto rail wagon by container handler .
SCA intermodal side tipper bin being loaded onto road vehicle by container handler for short haul .
In areas that are not fully serviced by rail , the intermodal side tipper can be loaded onto road transport for closed-loop , short-haul operations .
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The loss of material when loaded onto rail wagons is a challenge that could lead to a drop in delivered tonnages . It is important for any mining operation to use an efficient bulk handling rail solution , which will encourage greater utilisation of rail wagon container haulage . Specialised Container Agencies ( SCA ), supplier of niche market container products , recently developed an intermodal side tipper bin that increases payload on rail wagons from 54 metric tons to 60 metric tons .
“ A single tipper bin is able to hold 30 metric tons for road transport ,” says Ken Mouritzen , director at SCA . “ The robust intermodal side tipper bins are easily handled onto container rail wagons and road trucks by a container handler , while side tipper bins have been designed for rapid and efficient offloading of materials from both rail wagons and road trucks , using specially designed hydraulic tipping cylinders ,” says Mouritzen .
An important feature of these intermodal side tipper bins — which can be stacked two-high for storage — is they can be used across different modes of transport , including road and rail , without the need for investment in double handling cargo . This system is boosting the utilisation of rail infrastructure , which significantly reduces transport costs , decreases national road congestion , and minimises product damage .
“ In areas that are not fully serviced by rail , the intermodal side tipper can be loaded onto road transport , for closedloop , short-haul operations . Road vehicles
are then used to carry the tipper bin containing bulk material to the railhead . This means cargo can be received at non-rail serviced facilities , for example on mines , terminals , and ports ,” says Mouritzen .
For the transporter , benefits of using the side tipper bins are lower operating costs and minimal cargo loss , while weatherproof tarpaulins ensure product integrity during transport . Advantages also include cost-efficient , easy handling of bulk materials ; improved safety for drivers , vehicles , and cargo ; as well as reduced insurance premiums .
Road infrastructure benefits include less long-haul bulk traffic on national roads , resulting in reduced congestion , greater safety , and decreased wear of road surfaces .
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