Iron Ore Pellets

Iron ore pellet handling is high tonnage, high density and high impact, and the design margin is usually wear life rather than capacity.

Degradation

Pellets chip and break at each drop, and the fines fraction is measured and penalised at delivery.

• Engineered transfer chutes that guide the stream rather than letting it fall freely.
• Matched belt speeds at transfer points.
• Minimised drop heights into ship holds and stockpiles.

Wear and structural load

At a bulk density around two tonnes per cubic metre, impact energy is high and wear is rapid.

Replaceable liners, impact beds under loading points and routine thickness checks keep the plant available.

Dust

Fines generated in handling become airborne in the yard and at loading.

Enclosed conveyors, cascade chutes, wind fences and water suppression are combined according to site conditions and regulation.

Moisture and buildup

Wet fines stick to belts and chute walls, and the buildup changes the stream trajectory until it spills.

Belt cleaners, skirting that actually seals and accessible chute inspection are maintenance items that decide spillage levels.

What to establish before buying equipment

• Pellet strength and the fines limit in the sales contract.
• Drop heights and chute geometry across the whole route.
• Wear part strategy and the inspection interval.
• Dust control requirement at the site boundary.