Laidig has designed an innovative way to efficiently store and reclaim high-volume materials that can be fluidized, including fly ash and cement.
Our fully automated Fluidized Screw Reclaim System is a cost-effective method for the large-capacity storage and reclaim of cement and other fluidizable materials such as fly ash, talc, and powders.
The Fluidized Screw Reclaim System is a “hybrid” reclaim solution combining the use of aeration conveyors and a rugged mechanical final cleanout auger. Aeration conveyors are laid out as “spokes” and are used for primary material unloading. The fully reversible reclaim auger then provides a safe, “Zero Entry” solution for final cleanout.
Laidig offers proven performance and reliability for cement storage and reclaiming applications ranging between 120 and 190 feet (37m–58 meters), and air conveyance rates of up to 225 cubic feet per minute (cfm).
We can also provide several other systems that might work better for your application, depending on your specific needs.
Application Spotlight: Laidig's Unique Hybrid Reclaiming Solution for Cement
"Cement storage and handling is a complicated science. When St Marys Cement evaluated options for their new storage projects, Laidig Systems, Inc. was able to provide them with an innovative solution..."
Which System is Right for You?
There are several different systems we can custom-design for you depending on the nuances of your material and storage specifications. Learn about our unique systems for the Cement and Aggregates industries here:
Fluidized Screw
The Fluidized Screw offers automated storage and reclaim of fluidizable bulk materials like cements and powders. It incorporates two technologies, combining an efficient air-gravity conveying system with the dependability of a rugged mechanical screw conveyor, for a system that can handle hard pack with confidence.
Cone-Bottom
Our Cone-Bottom systems provide fully automated reclaim of materials with moderate-to-poor flow characteristics. It offers unique access to all serviceable equipment, allowing for zero-entry maintenance even in a full silo. Systems can be designed for 30, 40, 45, and 60-degree hoppers.
Planetaire
Laidig's Planetaire is ideal for handling abrasive and high-density materials like minerals, dense powders, and coal. Its special beam-supported design allows for complete service and accessibility of all reclaim components. The beam protects parts from extreme material forces, keeping them in a low-load environment.
Track-Drive
The heavy-duty Track-Drive reclaim systems are designed for automated, continuous operation under the most challenging conditions. When higher-volume delivery is required, or when handling materials with poor flow characteristics, track-driven reclaim systems are often the optimal solution.
Cantilever
The Cantilever storage and reclaim systems are designed to accommodate a wide range of material applications in flat-bottom vertical storage structures. Laidig’s Cantilevers are either hydraulically or electrically driven and may be designed with single or dual augers, depending upon the application.