2-in-1 solution: Combined stacker and reclaimers

TAKRAF combined stacker and reclaimers are equipped with a bucket-wheel boom and are primarily employed where medium to high or even very high material flow rates are to be stacked and then later reclaimed by the same machine. Our typical machines cover the following flow rates and sizes:

• Stacking and reclaiming capacity: 500 t/h to 20,000 t/h
• Rail gauge: 6 m to 20 m
• Boom length: 25 m to 60 m

In certain countries, such boom-type machines are also included in the “balanced machines” nomenclature referring to a machine that boasts some form of counterweight.

TAKRAF's solutions and expertise

TAKRAF boasts a long and esteemed history in designing and delivering combined stacker and reclaimer manufacturers. Our bucket wheel stacker and reclaimer are all specifically designed to our client's uniquerequirements and incorporate various solutions according to their specific application. Let us know your requirements in an inquiry!

An integral part of the stacker and reclaimer machine is the tripper car and integrated conveying system, which transports material to the bucket-wheel boom and stockpile. The tripper car and conveying system is often equipped with a "bypass function" that enables material to bypass the boom and continue along the conveying system as required. Various machine arrangements are available in order to suit the required material flow rates.

Combined stacker and reclaimer with a fixed rocker arrangement

In applications involving low or medium material flow rates and/or medium length booms, machines in which the bucket-wheel and counterweight boom are combined in a fixed rocker arrangement are generally preferred. This arrangement results in a reduced number of articulation points.

Combined stacker and reclaimer with a pantograph arrangement

Where higher flow rates and/or longer boom lengths are required, we prefer a machine design in which the bucket-wheel and counterweight boom are combined in a pantograph arrangement is preferred. This arrangement ensures that with large boom loads, small changes in the point of balance are stabilized, which has a significantly positive impact on machine steadiness. A drawback with this design however is the increased number of articulation points.

Semi-automated and automated stacking and reclaiming

The majority of our combined bucket-wheel boom machines are semi-automated; however, there is a growing trend towards full automation and we are able to supply fully automated machines too. Such fully automated machines incorporate various control systems and sensor logic and are controlled and monitored from a central control station.