Nuclear drum transfer

The bespoke Exmac conveying and handling system is fitted inside two specially designed Drum Transfer Trailers to enable drums to be transferred in from an external conveyor. Drums can then be discharged from the trailer onto a similar conveying system on the Sellafield loading bay, one of which is already fitted with an existing Exmac conveying system.

The system comprises a matched pair of heavy duty slider-bed belt conveyors, each capable of handling a maximum payload of up to 6.8t of waste drums (maximum weight of an individual drum is 1.7t). Features include remote drive systems with overload protection and manual drive systems mounted within a separate maintenance compartment to allow access for maintenance personnel.