Are you struggling with the efficiency of the stockpiling process in your quarry?

Getting your stockpiles right could give you a significant advantage over your competitors. So, how can you achieve success in this area of your operation?

“Incorporating a TeleStacker® Conveyor could be a strategic investment for your quarry. Especially given a focus on optimising stockpile processes for reduced segregation and overall efficiency,” explains Garth Taylor, MIMICO’s Material Processing Business Manager.

“Nailing this is likely to not only improve the quality and volume of your material but also lower costs and improve safety on-site.”

Using Superior’s TeleStacker® Automated Telescoping Conveyor could significantly improve stockpiling operations at your quarry. Addressing each of the areas that are key to forming an efficient and effective process.

So, how does an automated telescoping conveyor improve your operation?

Reduced Material Segregation

By continuously moving and layering, Superior‘s TeleStacker® Conveyor ensures a consistent mix of aggregates. This is crucial for product quality.

The telescoping conveyor adjusts the stacking process to reduce segregation by allowing you to place material more evenly within the stockpile. The TeleStacker® Conveyor can create layered stockpiles, helping to minimise cone-shaped stacking that tends to cause segregation (larger particles rolling to the edges and smaller particles remaining near the centre).

This controlled and evenly distributed placement enhances product consistency across the stockpile.

Increased Stockpile Capacity

Radial telescopic conveyors create large, uniform stockpiles by telescoping in and out and moving in a radial arc to maximise storage space.

With its telescoping ability, the TeleStacker® Conveyor can build higher, more conical stockpiles than conventional conveyors. By stacking in radial and telescoping patterns, it maximises the space available. This utilises the volume of your stockpile area efficiently and allowing for larger stockpiles within a given footprint.

This increased capacity reduces the need to frequently shift stockpiles and can help your site handle greater volumes without expanding storage areas.

Lower Operational Costs

By minimising additional equipment and reducing fuel and labour, TeleStacker® Conveyors lower operational expenses.

The automation of the TeleStacker® reduces the need for multiple operators or additional equipment, such as loaders, to reposition and manage stockpiles. With less manual intervention required, it can lower labour costs and fuel expenses associated with frequent stockpile maintenance and adjustments.

Also, by improving material consistency and reducing the need for reprocessing, the conveyor system can help reduce waste and further cut operational costs.

Improved Site Safety

Adding a TeleStacker® Conveyor will reduce the need for constantly moving heavy machinery around your site, decreasing the risk of accidents.

The TeleStacker® Conveyor minimises the need for heavy equipment, such as trucks or loaders, to access and adjust stockpiles, reducing traffic and potential for accidents in the stockpile area. Since it automates much of the stacking, operators can control the system remotely, keeping them away from active areas.

This helps reduce safety risks, especially in potentially hazardous areas, as well as minimising the need for frequent stockpile management activities.

Enhanced Efficiency

TeleStacker® Conveyors reduce the number of material handling steps and the use of heavy equipment like loaders or trucks.

Automated controls and telescoping functions mean that the TeleStacker® Conveyor can continuously adjust to stockpile demands without the need for stops and starts. This leads to a smoother operation, minimising downtime associated with repositioning equipment and enabling a faster, more consistent flow.

As a result, since it reduces material handling times, your overall production and stockpile management processes become more efficient.

Stacking Your Stockpile

Superior’s TeleStacker® Conveyor stands out among competing brands for its advanced design and features that address key stockpiling challenges in quarry operations. A unique automated telescoping function enables precise stockpile building that minimises material segregation. Unlike standard conveyors, the TeleStacker® Conveyor places material in layered formations. This reduces the uneven distribution that commonly affects particle consistency, ensuring a higher quality end-product.

Another significant advantage of the TeleStacker® Conveyor is its capacity to build larger, more efficient stockpiles in a compact footprint. The radial stacking capability allows quarries to maximise storage capacity without needing additional space. This offers a clear advantage over fixed conveyors that are less adaptable to site demands.

Superior’s commitment to automation reduces labour requirements and lowers operational costs. The conveyor’s intelligent controls allow for remote operation, minimising the need for operators and reducing reliance on heavy machinery to manage stockpiles. This not only lowers fuel and labour costs but also enhances on-site safety by reducing the number of machines and personnel in active stockpiling areas.

Superior’s TeleStacker® Conveyor is engineered for durability and reliability, with heavy-duty components designed to withstand rigorous quarry conditions. This leads to less maintenance and downtime compared to some competing brands, which may not be as rugged or equipped with such advanced automation.

The TeleStacker® Conveyor provides superior efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness, making it an optimal choice for high-volume quarry operations focused on maximising productivity and quality.

MIMICO is the New Zealand distributor of several world class material processing equipment brands. These include Metso, IMS, MDS, McCloskey Environmental, along with Superior, which each offer a unique set of capabilities to meet the diverse needs of the material processing industry.