Self-unloading Ship and Barge liners... (by Mentor Dynamics, Ltd.)

Marine Applications
Bulk Material Ship Liners Barge Liners Dock Fender Liners


make self-unloading ships and barges - -
TRULY self-unloading!


MENTOR DYNAMICS pioneered the use of polymer liners in the ship market, and has maintained its position as the leading provider of liners to the worldwide marine industry. Dyna-FloŽ liners, by Mentor Dynamics, are used extensively in self-unloading vessels and barges where material flow is essential to maintaining high productivity. To maintain their high productivity, self-unloading vessels must maintain gravity induced material flow when unloading cargo. Polymer liners by Mentor Dynamics have a coefficient of friction that is less than 20% of polished steel. This low friction greatly facilitates the unloading of bulk solid cargos even when they are wet or sticky. Dyna-FloŽ liners have been used successfully with a variety of cargos including: gypsum, coal and limestone among others. Dyna-FloŽ liners’ low coefficient of friction help gravity to work better!

Problem:

Poor flow (sticking, bridging and ratholing) or excessive wear when handling and storing bulk materials

Answer:

A solution designed for your specific need by MENTOR DYNAMICS

With MENTOR DYNAMICS you have:

Project Analysis

The MENTOR team will study your specific application through drawings, site visits, and personal consultation with you and your staff. After understanding you unique needs, we will recommend the appropriate materials, design and installation method.

Design Services

Engineering drawings tailored to your equipment and plant can be part of the MENTOR Solution. Our liners and components can be created from stock resources or fabricated to your specific needs.

Excellent Family of Materials and Fabricators

MENTOR'sengineered materials are known throughout the bulk handling industry for their strength, durability, low coefficient of friction, abrasion resistance, zero water absorption and corrosion resistance. The fabrication team at MENTOR DYNAMICS is unsurpassed when it comes to quality. Using TQM techniques our fabricators are not finished until the project meets the standards our clients expect.

Installation Services

MENTOR DYNAMICS offers either on-site supervision or full "turn-key" installation services.

Installation instructions include drawings, calculations and commentary designed to make your installation go smoothly.

Follow-through

Innovative solutions demand continuing commitment to insure optimum performance. MENTOR representatives will continue to monitor your project to be sure that it meets your expectations.

Self Unloader Case History - 30% Capacity Gain

A ship carrying coal had nearly 30% of its cargo space displaced by hardened coal. The shipping company tried a range of conventional approaches and even considered the use of explosives to break the hardened coal. After installing a MENTOR Dyna-FloŽ liner, the ship operated at its designed carrying capacity, an increase of 12,000 tons per trip. The enhanced productivity provided a rapid financial payback.

How Linings Help Solve Material Flow Problems
Freezing Dyna-FloŽ polymer liners release frozen materials better than metal, without using release agents. In fact, the lower the temperature the better its performance - even as low as -273°C.	Impact Strength The energy absorbing qualities of high performance polymer liners are unsurpassed by any other thermoplastic and at low temperatures the impact resistance actually improves.	Chemical Resistance Unaffected in virtually any chemical environment, high performance polymer is particularly suitable for food processing industry because it is inert to fungus. Only strong oxidizing acids will attack the surface.
Non-Stick Surface The coefficient of friction of high performance polymer is approximately one-fifth that of steel. It is almost friction-free and is anti-adhesive.	Abrasion Resistance High performance polymer has the highest abrasion resistance of any commercially available plastic. It will outwear steel in most applications and AR plate in some instances.	Noise Abatement The sound deadening effects of high performance polymer is approximately 20% greater than those of alternative materials used in the construction of bulk handling equipment.

NOTE: There are many grades of high performance polymer available, each with its own individual properties, we have not attempted to list them here. When you discuss your bulk flow problems with us, we will recommend the appropriate grade.