Turnkey Material Handling

Turnkey Material Handling - Solutions for Sugar Mills

At Material Conveying Engineers, we specialize in delivering end-to-end turnkey material handling systems tailored specifically for the unique needs of sugar mills. With a deep understanding of the operational demands and challenges of the industry, we offer efficient, reliable, and automated solutions for bagasse handling, mud disposal, and sugar bag handling.

We offer turnkey material handling systems for sugar mills, including solutions for bagasse, mud, and sugar bag handling. Our systems ensure smooth transport, low maintenance, and space-efficient layouts. Built with corrosion-resistant, automation-ready designs, they streamline operations from production to dispatch, enhancing overall plant efficiency and reliability.

Cane Preparation Section

Before crushing, cane is cut, shredded, and prepared. Bulk material handling systems here include:

• Chutes and conveyors feeding knives and fibrizers
• These systems maintain consistent cane flow and improve juice extraction efficiency.

Milling / Crushing Section

Prepared cane moves through multiple mills, producing bagasse. Systems used:

• Inter-mill conveyors – to transfer cane from one mill to the next.
• Bagasse carriers and elevators – to convey bagasse to the storage yard or boiler house.
• This section requires high-strength conveyors due to heavy and wet material load.

Bagasse Handling & Storage

Bagasse is the main fuel for boilers in sugar mills.Equipment used:

• Bagasse belt/chain conveyors (Specialized in baggase elevators and Main baggase carriers)
• Bagasse yard conveyors
• Feed conveyors to boilers
• These systems store, transport, and feed bagasse efficiently for power generation.

Boiler Fuel Handling (Bagasse / Coal / Biomass)

For co-generation plants, additional fuel handling may be required. Material handling systems include:

• Fuel belt conveyors
• Screw feeders and bucket elevators
• Crushers and transfer conveyors (for coal/biomass)
• These ensure a continuous and controlled fuel supply to boiler furnaces.

Filter Cake (Mud) Handling

Mud from juice filtration is wet, sticky, and heavy. Handling systems:

• Mud screw conveyors
• Mud belt conveyors – for longer distances
• These systems transfer filter cake to compost pits or disposal areas.

Ash Handling System

Boilers generate ash from bagasse or coal. Handling systems:

• Screw conveyors
• Drag chain conveyors
• Pneumatic ash handling
• These systems collect, cool, and dispose of ash safely.

Sugar Handling, Storage & Packing

After crystallization, sugar needs controlled conveying for storage and packing. Systems used:

• Bucket elevators
• Screw conveyors
• Vibratory feeders
• Sugar silo conveyors
• These systems prevent breakage, maintain hygiene, and ensure smooth packing operations.

Bagasse Handling Systems

Efficient handling of bagasse, a byproduct of sugarcane crushing, is critical for energy recovery and smooth plant operations. Our systems are designed to:

• Transport bagasse smoothly from mills to boilers or storage yards
• Include belt conveyors, slat conveyors, screw conveyors, and trippers
• Ensure dust-free and low-maintenance operations
• Support moisture and temperature-resistant designs
• Offer custom layouts to optimize plant space and efficiency

Mud Handling Systems

Sugarcane juice clarification produces filter cake or mud, which needs to be removed efficiently without disrupting production. We offer:

• Robust mud handling conveyors tailored for high-moisture materials
• Automatic feeding and discharge systems
• Integration with dewatering and disposal units
• Corrosion-resistant materials to ensure long life and hygiene

Bag Handling Systems

We design and deploy advanced systems for handling finished sugar bags with maximum precision and safety:

• Automated bag conveyors and stacking systems
• Flexible designs for varying bag sizes and weights
• Systems to streamline packing to storage to dispatch