Silica Manufacturing Case Study

Major silica producer changed packaging mix while maintaining operator safety.

Opportunity

One of the largest producers of silica needed to change their packaging mix, shifting from small bags to bulk bags.

Industry: Chemical

Our Approach

This manufacturer had trusted Semi-Bulk Systems previously, purchasing their first bulk bag unloader in 1989 and maintaining constant production since. Now, once again they were leveraging our expertise for their second unit in 2019.

To meet the increased capacity goals, Semi-Bulk Systems engineered customized Process XStreamlining Solution including:

  • Semi-Bulk’s dry powder handling expertise for a Bulk Bag Filling Systems.
  • Designed for turn-key operation with the addition of in-feed/out-feed conveyors utilizing photoelectic sensors for control.

The Results

We delivered Our Performance Guarantee that:

  • Limited operator exposure by providing dust containment for carcinogenic material.
  • Significantly reduced small packaging handling providing improved ergonomics.

Do you want to see why manufacturers return to Semi-Bulk Systems over and over again to deliver results? Contact us or call 800-732-8769.

Semi-Bulk has been installed around the world.

Industries Served

Chemical Soda Ash Case Study

30% soda ash solution created efficiently at high- or low-capacity.

Opportunity

Major manufacturers of lithium carbonate want to produce a high capacity of 30% Soda Ash solution.

Location: South America
Industry: Chemical Processing

Our Approach

Semi-Bulk Systems custom designs Process XStreamlining Solutions that:

  • Utilize Vacucam® Continuous Steady State mixing process.
  • Implement Proprietary automation schemes to in-line control concentration.
  • Engineer durable industrial-strength designs that allowed for the ability to meet arid environment demands.
  • Meet all stringent process safety (PSM, SHE) requirements.

The Results

We always deliver our Performance Guarantee to achieve their desired ROI:

  • Custom capacity with no loss of consistency – the ability to turn-down for low rate (12 MT/hr) or speed up for high rate (24MT/hr).
  • Rapid liquefication allowing for significant reduction in process cycle time.

Seeing is Believing. Do you want to see if the replacement of the inefficient traditional mixes processes with Semi-Bulk’s state-of-the-art VACUCAM mixing technology improves your production efficiency? Contact us.

Semi-Bulk has been installed around the world.

Industries Served