Taking Material Handling to the Next Level: FMW’s Blended-Bed Stacker/Reclaimer
25.10.2024
You are likely familiar with the challenges faced at the woodyard, including constant change, safety concerns, efficiency, and quality control of materials. These topics are crucial to keep up with industry standards. In our last blog article, we discussed the two main factors that improve efficiency at the woodyard. Today, we want to introduce the solution that sets a new standard for efficient and reliable wood chip storage: the FMW Blended-Bed Stacker/Reclaimer.
The very first Stacker/Reclaimer: The Story behind the Product
The journey of the Blended-Bed Stacker/Reclaimer began in Cameroon, Central Africa, where the need for a safe, automated material handling equipment was identified. Our very first Stacker/Reclaimer installation was installed in 1979 in it’s very first design.
A new State-of-the-art in storing woodchips
The general wood chip storage solution in the 1980s was clearly different, but the industry has constantly evolved. Increasing costs of mobile equipment and maintenance, safety issues and increasing demand led to a new era of wood chip storage. Since 2001, the next generation of Stacker/Reclaimer has been installed setting a new state-of-the-art solution.
Simple and effective – FMW’s Blended-Bed Stacker/Reclaimer
The Blended-Bed Stacker/Reclaimer works in a simple yet effective manner. It stacks, blends, and reclaims materials, through an automatic „first-in first-out“ operation that ensures efficient handling, while the remote monitoring and reclaimer control provide ease of operation.
The automated process begins with the chips being transported via an inclined conveyor to a rotating stacker. The stacker rotates 360 degrees and creates the characteristic “round” storage pile. During the reclaiming process, the reclaimer rotates 360 degrees to collect chips on a first in / first out basis. A rake sweeps the chips to create a constant and homogenized flow down to a horizontal screw conveyor supported by the reclaimer boom, transports the chips to the central hopper for metered transportation to the process.
Here is an example of one of our references and hear what our partner at Mondi in Steti has to say about the equipment.
Benefits of the FMW Blended-Bed Stacker/Reclaimer
The benefits of using the Blended-Bed Stacker/Reclaimer are manifold. The system improves efficiency, maintains the quality of materials, provides active storage and homogenization of the chips, and reduces total investment costs. The system’s ease of maintenance and low energy and maintenance costs further add to its appeal.
With decades of experience, know-how, and more than 70 installed systems, FMW guarantees „proven solutions“. Our commitment to safety, energy efficiency, and custom-made solutions makes the Blended-Bed Stacker/Reclaimer a valuable addition to any material handling operation.
Are you already facing the challenges?
In a nutshell, the Blended-Bed Stacker/Reclaimer is an efficient, modern solution to the challenges faced by the material handling industry. It offers an easy-to-maintain structure, low total investment costs, and is backed with experience in the industry with more than 70 references around the globe.
If you have any further questions or would like to learn more, please do not hesitate to contact our team. We are happy to help improve your material handling process at any stage.
