Conveying equipment for extremely hot bulk materials

In the current situation in world steel, with overcapacity, turbulent markets and geopolitical conflicts, many producers have tended to focus on their short-range outlook, solving today’s problems to get rapid results in the immediate future. This often results in a preference for simple and traditional technical solutions. However, something which looks good in the short term may bring disadvantages in the long term, and there are alternatives. Three examples of technological solutions which fall into this category for the transport of hot sinter and pellets are described, illustrating the benefi ts of tailor-made solutions.