Bristol Port, a significant player in the UK’s maritime infrastructure, needed to enhance its quayside operations for loading aggregates and fines onto coaster vessels. The port aimed to increase vessel turnaround speed, lower operational costs, and minimise reliance on wheeled loaders.
Telestack supplied an integrated, three-unit mobile system consisting of an HF 12 Hopper Feeder, a TL 18 Link Conveyor, and a TB 42 Shiploader.
The system provides a direct, continuous path for material from the initial feed point on the quayside through to the vessel. It is said to achieve average loading rates of 800 TPH consistently and can handle peaks of 1,000 TPH. This high-capacity transfer significantly boosts production and drastically reduces vessel turnaround times. The process substantially reduces the need for wheeled loaders, which directly lowers operational costs. The TB 42’s radial and telescopic functions enable precise vessel trimming from a single feed position, thereby enhancing efficiency.
The system incorporates extensive dust suppression measures, including an overband magnet to remove tramp metal, dust covers on all conveyors, a spray bar, and a rubber sock chute to ensure clean loading. The reduction in mobile plant traffic on the quayside also contributes to a safer and more organised working environment. The inherent mobility of each unit enables Bristol Port to adapt its setup for different materials or berth configurations.
