Bulk handling hoppers

Gottwald Port Technology, a Demag Cranes subsidiary, has supplied two identical G HMH 750 DS Mobile Harbour Hoppers to the Port of Tyne, Newcastle. Each hopper has a capacity of 750t per hour and is used to unload bulk wood pellets.

"The two Gottwald hoppers are each designed to handle 750t of wood pellets per hour," explained Brian Reeve, chief technical officer at Port of Tyne. "Unloading wood pellets is a very demanding task and we strive to lead the way in developing the best practical means of handling this material, whilst fully meeting all legislative requirements. Gottwald's hoppers comply with our stringent environmental requirements whilst providing robust and reliable handling."