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TRANSFER TECHNOLOGY FROM

MARTIN ® INERTIAL FLOW ™

Transfer Chutes
MARTIN ® INERTIAL FLOW ™ Transfer Chutes are custom designed to fit your application and
performance specifications. MARTIN ® INERTIAL FLOW ™ Transfer Chutes can be designed to handle
almost any bulk solid material efficiently and virtually spillage- and dust-free. Martin Engineering is
focused on solving problems with the transfer of bulk solids. Our Engineered Services Group is dedicated
solely to the design of the transfer; your transfer problem is our only priority and not just a small part of a
larger project.

Systems Approach Adjustment Control

Martin Engineering’s experienced Allows fine-tuning of material stream
profile for optimum material MARTIN ® INERTIAL FLOW ™
material-handling engineers start by “Hood” maintains coherent
placement and reduced dust.
reviewing the entire conveyor stream without turbulence.
system to identify the root cause of
belt-to-belt transfer problems. This
“Systems Approach” ensures that MARTIN ® INERTIAL FLOW ™
the real problems are addressed “Spoon” places load on
and that realistic expectations for receiving conveyor with proper
speed and minimal impact,
performance are agreed upon from minimizing dust creation and
the start. material degradation.
Improves Loading
MARTIN® INERTIAL FLOW ™
Transfer Chutes control the flow of
material from the time it leaves the
discharge pulley until it reaches the
receiving belt. By controlling the
speed and direction “ the inertia” of
the bulk solid within the chute
minimizes impact and wear on liners
and the belt. Because the material
is center-loaded on the belt there is
less dust and spillage generated
within the transfer point. The
MARTIN ® INERTIAL FLOW ™
Transfer Chute can eliminate point
sources of emissions for Title V Replaceable Liners
Enclosure unbolts for
Compliance. simplified replacement
Eliminates Plugged Chutes of worn components
without confined
Transfer points should never be a space entry.
production bottleneck. By testing
your bulk solid’s properties and
applying the basic laws of physics,
Martin Engineering can design your
transfer to eliminate flow restrictions
and minimize the potential for
buildup which is the most common
cause of plugging.
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The recent installation of a MARTIN®
INERTIAL FLOW™ Transfer Chute has
reduced the dust created in handling
PRB Coal by over 98% while improving
the flow rate…without a baghouse.
Before-and-After Dust Levels
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INERTIAL FLOW™ TRANS F E R C H U T E S
“SYSTEMS APPROACH”
System Site Surveys
Many belt-to-belt transfer problems are created by other problems with the
conveyor system. Off-center loading, mistracking, and belt selection are just a
few problems that can be identified and included in the total solution to your
transfer problems. Martin Engineering specialists will review your system,
and together with you, identify the causes
and include them in the solution. Our three-
step process helps you control costs and
present management with the data, cost
estimates, and return-on-investment numbers
you need to get the priority placed on solving
your problems.
Phase 1 Budget Proposal
The next step in the process is to develop an
overall approach to solving the problem and
estimating the cost. Many times a complete
replacement of the chute work is needed to
meet your expectations. Martin Engineering
has the in-house capability for advanced 3D
design and flow-modeling. With a Phase 1 Performance testing can
be done prior to and after
proposal you can see the “Before-and-After”
installation to identify and
conceptual approach to solving your problem meet goals for improved
and have the preliminary costs and estimated performance.
savings to back it up.
Phase 2 Proposal
The third step is the detailed-engineering and
firm-bid phase. Martin Engineering will design
your transfer to meet your specifications. To
properly design a transfer you need to know
properties of the bulk solid. Martin Engineering
has the in-house capability to do shear cell
testing to get those critical friction values using
your bulk solid, your belt, and your liner
materials.
Before-and-After Performance Testing
Martin Engineering has the in-house capability to
do before-and-after performance testing for
airborne dust and transfer point spillage. We say
we can meet your specifications and we have
the in-house testing capability to prove it.
System Fabrication and Installation
Martin Engineering will design, fabricate, and install your improved transfer
system and achieve your performance requirements.
Single Source, Guaranteed Results
Martin Engineering is the only single source provider of transfer point
products, transfer point engineering, project management, and field services.
If you let us, we’ll do it right and guarantee our work with our Absolutely,
Positively, No Excuses Guarantee.
Martin Engineering is a member of CEMA the
Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association.
MARTIN® INERTIAL FLOW™ Technology
is protected by U.S. and international patents Form No. L3626-11/03
issued and pending. © MARTIN ENGINEERING 2003, 2004