At FIMSA, every project represents an opportunity to optimize processes and deliver real value to our customers. One example is the extension of an existing conveyor system for salt handling in Yucatán, where a solution was required to unload salt arriving by sea for subsequent processing.
The challenge
The customer needed to unload material arriving by sea onto land while maintaining the existing infrastructure and ensuring operational continuity. This required not only extending the system but also making key modifications to structural and mechanical components.
The solution
We developed a comprehensive solution that included:
- Design, supply, and manufacture of the conveyor belt structure, adapted to the specific conditions of the material (salt)
- Extension of the existing conveyor, ensuring compatibility and operational efficiency
- Modification of the existing tensioning tower, optimizing its operation
- Adaptation of the structure for the gravity take-up carriage, improving belt control and stability
- Integration of a discharge system using a telestacker from Superior Industries Inc, ideal for efficient bulk material handling
Results
Thanks to this implementation, the system currently achieves an unloading capacity of up to 5,000 tons per day, optimizing operating times and significantly improving the customer’s productivity.
