Shuttle Conveyor

[KDiz]

Currently have a shuttle conveyor and chute to load concentrate into rail cars. The chute dumps the concentrate into the middle of the cars, creating a peak down the middle. Obviously this needs to be sorted out. Anyone have a good resource for this type of re-design or any helpful suggestions???
Thanks!

 

[dvd]

Get shorter rail cars.

 

[dvd]

maybe ask here:

http://www.powderandbulk.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=general

or here:

http://www.bulk-online.com/Cat/145.htm

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Move/position the cars to spread the dumping point
Move/position the chute to spread the dumping point
Fit a two-way (or oscillating) deflector at the end of the chute
Fit a mechanical spreader at the end of the chute
Vibrate the cars to level the load
Employ manual labourers to spread the load

 

[RolMec]

Hi KEnglish,

for an example, check

http://www.schenckprocess.com/en/produkte/anwendungen/train-loading-systems.html

and similar
(disclaimer: I'm in no link with this company).
Loading railcars is, in my exp., today a 'hightech' undertaking, as schedules are tight and overall tech specs have got to high levels. Also, railways tend to be tough with demands towards treating their equipment.
Regards

Roland