Bulk Tanker Unloading
Bulk Tanker Unloading
Scorpio’s Bulk Tanker unloading systems are tailor-made for handling dry bulksolids from supplier to user for industries such as Food, Minerals, Cement, Chemicals, and Petrochemicals etc. The Bulk Tankers will be unloaded by different methods usually into storage silos, and then pneumatically conveyed into downstream processes.
Scorpio offers Bulk Tankers and unloading systems in various types namely, conical discharge, aerated bottom type, screw discharge etc. depending on the material being handled and its properties
Unloading blowers / compressors will be placed at the unloading area coupled through flexible pipes.
The major advantages of powder transportation in tankers are:
✅ Dust free and loss free handling
✅ Elimination of bags and bag handling
✅ Automatic unloading to silos using pressurized air
✅One man operation
Setting the Standard: Scorpio Bulk Tanker Unloading systems all over India for a famous biscuit manufacturer
The Mandate: Dust free unloading from bulk tanker to silo and pneumatic conveying of the flo to downstream filter receivers.
Our Solution: The systems are customised for different end products and capacities. We designed and manufactured turnkey modular solutions.
Milestones:
✅ Layout optimisation
✅ Low energy consumption
✅ Dust free, hygienic environment
✅ Maintenance- free
✅ Completely automated
✅ High Output
FAQ
1: What is a bulk tanker unloading system?
A bulk tanker unloading system safely transfers bulk materials such as powders, granules, or pellets from road tankers into storage silos or processing systems.
2: What materials can be handled with bulk tanker unloading systems?
These systems handle materials like cement, flour, plastic resins, chemicals, food powders, minerals, and other dry bulk solids.
3: What are the benefits of using Scorpio BMH bulk tanker unloading systems?
Benefits include faster unloading, minimized spillage, reduced manual handling, improved safety, dust-free operations, and higher operational efficiency.
4: How does the bulk tanker unloading process work?
Materials are transferred from tankers to silos or storage using pneumatic conveying (vacuum or pressure mode), ensuring efficient and controlled material flow.
5: Can bulk tanker unloading systems be customized?
Yes, Scorpio BMH designs customized systems based on material properties, unloading rates, tanker configurations, and site-specific requirements.
6: Are the systems compatible with different tanker types?
Scorpio BMH designs systems compatible with standard road tankers, ISO containers, and rail wagons, ensuring flexibility for various bulk transport modes.
7: How is dust controlled during tanker unloading?
The systems feature integrated dust collection units and closed transfer lines to ensure dust-free, environmentally safe unloading operations.
8: What industries use bulk tanker unloading systems?
Industries include cement, food processing, plastics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power plants, and mineral processing facilities.