Conveying solutions for concentrate and fluxing materials in a copper smelter
As part of the modernisation of KGHM's Głogów I copper smelter, Kopar supplied them with a total of 14 drag chain conveyors for the controlled feeding of additives into the electric furnace, and two drag chain conveyors and a bucket elevator for the transfer of dried copper concentrate.
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Industry sectorMetals and Minerals
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LocationPoland
What was included in the package?
Mechanical transport
In process industries, it is common to convey large quantities of bulk solids. Mechanical conveying is the simplest solution in this context, suitable for both horizontal and vertical conveying…
Drag chain conveyors
The Kopar drag chain conveyor is an ideal solution for conveying powdery, dusty, or granular materials. Handling demanding materials, whether hot or abrasive, is our special expertise. Materials,...
Bucket elevators
Bucket elevators are widely suitable for conveying various concentrates, ash, and other highly abrasive and dusty materials. Our bucket elevators can lift several hundred tonnes…
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