Sugar Processor Hires Martin Engineering For Systems Analysis
Product Types Used Transfer Point Solutions , Belt Alignment , Belt Sealing , Belt Support , Chute Structure , Primary Belt Cleaners
Solutions Martin® Process Improvement
Industry Grain Hauling and Food Processing
Customer U.S. Sugar Corporation, Clewiston, Florida

Problem

US Sugar Corporation refinery in Clewiston, Florida

The 10 conveyors in the raw sugar conveying system suffered severe spillage and carryback as well as belt wander that originated in the accumulation of fugitive material on rolling components. Plant management made a commitment to solve these problems.

Solution

This transfer point at the sugar refinery features new belt slider cradles and a new edge sealing system.

Martin Engineering provided a detailed engineering study that listed a number of recommendations. They included: moving the head pulley of one conveyor and the tail pulley of a second conveyor, lowering the overall height of a third conveyor, changing three conveyors to a picking-idler style to improve cargo capacity, installation of training devices to improve belt tracking and upgrading the belt cleaners on all conveyors to improve cleaning performance.

Results

Results of the project showed great improvement. Plant officials report that the whole system runs much cleaner, and weekly cleanup was reduced from tons of material to pounds of material. While no formal payback study was done, plant officials consider the site survey and the project “money well spent.”

Resources

PDF - Printable Version of Case Study Download
Brochure - Transfer Point Solutions Download
Brochure - MartinPLUS® Services Download
Brochure - Martin Engineering Corporate Profile Download

View Additional Resources

We've solved your problem somewhere before!

While your problem seems unique and frustrating, with 70+ years of solving similar problems around the world, and with the most experienced and educated people on our teams, we can assure you that we’ve “Been There, Done That.” At least close enough to know what needs to be done next and adjust for your situation.

Put Us To The Test For Free! Let Us Give You a Solution.