Design & Simulation Solutions for the Materials Handling Industry
LEAP’s design and simulation solutions deliver operational cost reductions for enhanced competitiveness today—and the innovation behind the advanced materials processing systems of tomorrow.
Increase Performance, Extend Life and Reduce Costs with Simulation
Designing equipment intended for use in the bulk material handling industry is no simple task. Engineers need to consider day to day operating conditions as well as unpredictable loadings such as user error/misuse and erratic weather conditions. Simulation software can optimise machine design and gives engineers the capability to decrease project budgets/timeframes and minimise the loss of raw materials through reduced equipment maintenance and wear.
Transfer Chutes
Designing reliable conveyor systems for bulk materials transfer is fraught with a variety of unique challenges. Material properties such as cohesiveness and moisture content and particle size and shape can significantly impact flow behavior and system performance. LEAP provides several tools to aid transfer chute design, enabling the production of less expensive, more efficient and longer lasting chutes.
Elevator Buckets
Designers of elevator buckets face a unique set of challenges that stem from the need to balance efficiency, durability, and safety in a compact, constantly moving environment. Issues such as wear and tear on equipment, mechanical failure and blockages must all be considered while also maximising the capacity of the system. Simulation is proven to assist in all of these areas, helping designers to create more robust and reliable materials handling systems faster and more cost effectively.
Vibrating Screens
Engineers face several challenges when designing vibrating screens, crucial for various industrial applications, from mining to food processing. Design considerations include durability and longevity, as these screens must withstand continuous vibrations and material impacts, leading to wear and tear. Material selection and structural design must balance strength, flexibility, and resistance to fatigue.
Another significant challenge is optimising screening efficiency and accuracy, which involves precise control over vibration parameters to accommodate different materials and particle sizes. Engineers must also address noise levels and energy efficiency, striving to minimise environmental impact while maintaining performance. Designing for ease of maintenance and adaptability to different operating conditions further complicates the engineering process, requiring a comprehensive understanding of mechanical dynamics, material science, and end-user needs.
Static Fabricated Structures
Accurately predicting behaviour under various loads and environmental conditions, ensuring durability and safety while optimising for cost and material efficiency – these are just some of the problems designers of static fabricated structures are faced with. LEAP provides various solutions to these problems, helping designers and engineers build safer structures quickly and efficiently.
Accelerate Innovation and Cost Reduction with LEAP
LEAP’s digital transformation solutions enable materials and chemical process companies to dramatically improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), capacity and raw material utilisation, resulting in more efficient operations and reduced costs.
From equipment and processes to chemical and petrochemical refining to glass, polymer and metals manufacturing, LEAP’s solutions accelerate innovation for tomorrow’s advanced materials systems while helping our customers conserve energy, minimise environmental impacts, meet higher regulatory standards and streamline product development.
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