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Mechanical Technology — November 2015 19
⎪ Materials handling and minerals processing ⎪
The Multocano modular chute improves cost efficiency
Designed for ease of transportation
and erection, the Multotec Multo-
Cano™ Modular Chute is geared
towards cost efficiency. This modular chute
system, with no single component weighing
more than 50 kg, can be adapted to spe-
cific customer requirements and includes a
range of fastening systems.
Mike Dexter, managing director of
Multotec Wear Linings, says that the
MultoCano Modular Chute is also suitable
for use underground as it is easy to handle
and requires no welding.
“The chute can be flat packed as a knock
down kit and is easily transported. The
modular concept means that it is easy to
configure and by having a certain number
of standard components, we can accom-
modate multiple configurations of transfer
points. This standardisation also results
in faster turnaround times and reduced
stockholding requirement for multiple
components.”
The chute can be rotated through 90 or
180° and the Multotec Quick Fit Panel with
the Green Dot Tile can be incorporated for
a combination of increased ease of instal-
lation and proactive warning on wear. The
visible wear indicator on the Green Dot Tile
simplifies awareness of liner wear levels
and allows optimum preventative mainte-
nance to take place.
“The combination of these three inno-
vative products provides customers with a
cost-effective transfer solution because the
cost of implementing the Multocano chute
system is minimised and, in the event of a
repair, only the section indicated needs to
be replaced,” Dexter explains.
The focus is on efficiency, adaptability
and ease of maintenance. These are readily
achieved with the modular replaceable pan-
els, which allow for rapid replacement and
interchangeability, with reduced downtime.
“The development of the Multocano
chute system is in line with the compre-
hensive wear solutions package offered by
Multotec Wear Linings. We are able to offer
assessment, engineering, fabrication, in-
stallation, commissioning and maintenance
with regard to standard transfer points and
chutes, custom engineered transfer points
and chutes, pipes and pipelines – including
slurry, ash, pulverised fuel and raw materi-
als,” Dexter concludes. q
Designed for ease of transportation and erec-
tion, the Multotec MultoCano™ Modular Chute
is geared towards cost efficiency. It is also suit-
able for use underground as it is easy to handle
and requires no welding.
The development of the Multocano™ chute
system is in line with the comprehensive wear
solutions package offered by Multotec Wear
Linings. The Quick Fit Panel with the Green
Dot Tile is incorporated for a combination of
increased ease of installation and proactive
warning on wear.