03. Conveyors for Moving Heavy, Oversized, and Bulk Materials

Due to the growth in production volumes, “Budservis-Eco”, a company specializing in the manufacturing and wholesale distribution of construction materials (gravel, sand, cement, concrete blocks), faced the need to enhance the efficiency of transporting products.

Challenges:

High costs for manual handling: Moving and storing heavy and bulk materials required a large workforce, leading to increased costs and frequent delays.
Time-consuming loading processes: Transporting oversized blocks and bulk materials took a lot of time due to the need for multiple transport vehicles and equipment.
Safety risks for workers: Manual handling of heavy materials increased the risk of injury among workers and compromised safety protocols.

Solution from KONSORT: KONSORT proposed a comprehensive solution for automating the process of moving heavy and bulk materials. The project involved the implementation of specialized conveyor systems capable of transporting heavy materials, optimizing warehouse operations.

Key Elements of the Solution:

Conveyors for transporting bulk materials: Conveyors were installed for moving sand, gravel, and cement, allowing faster delivery of materials to storage or loading points.
Conveyors for oversized blocks: Heavy-duty roller conveyors were introduced for transporting concrete blocks and slabs, reducing loading and unloading time.
Inclined and turn conveyors: The conveyor system allowed materials to be moved at different levels within the warehouse, effectively utilizing vertical space.
Automated material feed into cargo compartments: Systems were integrated to feed bulk materials directly into railcars or trucks for fast transportation to construction sites.

Conveyor Equipment Used for Moving Construction Materials:

Conveyors for bulk materials: 6 units, each capable of transporting up to 50 tons of material per hour.
Roller conveyors for heavy materials: 4 units for transporting blocks weighing up to 2 tons.
Turn and inclined conveyors: 3 units for efficient transportation at different levels of production and storage.

Implementation Results: After implementing the automated system for moving heavy and bulk materials, “Budservis-Eco” achieved the following results:

45% increase in productivity: Conveyors reduced the time needed for material transportation and sped up the production process.
35% reduction in manual labor costs: Automation reduced the number of workers required for material handling and loading, significantly lowering expenses.
25% improvement in safety: Automated conveyors greatly reduced the risk of worker injuries when handling heavy loads.
50% faster loading processes: Material feed systems directly into cargo compartments reduced loading and transportation times to construction sites.
20% optimization of warehouse space: The use of inclined and turn conveyors allowed for more efficient use of warehouse space.

Conclusion: Automating the movement of heavy, oversized, and bulk materials in production and warehousing allowed “Budservis-Eco” to optimize its logistics processes, reduce manual labor costs, and improve safety levels. The KONSORT solution increased efficiency by 45%, helping the company meet the growing market demand and ensure reliable delivery of construction materials.