The bucket wheel stacker-reclaimer is a large machine used in bulk material handling in ports, steelworks, coal-fired power plants and other terminals. It is a multifunctional machine, capable of both stacking and reclaiming material. The machine consists of a large wheel or bucket wheel, which is supported on a boom. The width of the wheel is determined by the size of the material to be handled. The wheel is driven by an electric motor and revolves at a low speed.
The bucket wheel stacker-reclaimer is designed to move material from stockpiles or quayside hoppers into stockpile areas, reclaiming material that is required for shipping or processing. The material is fed onto the wheel at the end of the boom at one side, and the wheel transports it to the other side of the boom where it is discharged onto the stockpile. By reversing the direction of the wheel, the machine can scoop material from the stockpile and transport it to the other side.
The machine is highly automated, with sensors detecting the level of material in the stockpile, and an operator controlling the operation of the bucket wheel and the conveyors. Motors, belts and bearings require regular maintenance and inspections to ensure the bucket wheel functions correctly and efficiently.
The bucket wheel stacker-reclaimer is a versatile machine, used in many different industries across the world. It has been designed and developed to increase efficiency and reduce the amount of manual labour required for the job. By using this machine, operators can reduce the amount of time spent shuffling material between stockpiles, enabling them to better utilise the area for storage.
