
Minerals
The Minerals industry relies on robust material-handling systems capable of transporting large volumes of fine, abrasive powders.
Pneumatic Conveying Systems for Cement, Gypsum, Lime, Fly Ash and GGBS
Clyde Pneumatic Conveying provides high-efficiency dense phase pneumatic conveying solutions designed specifically for the demanding environments found in cement plants, gypsum processing facilities, lime production plants, and mineral processing operations.
Our systems are engineered to handle materials such as cement, kiln dust (CKD), fly ash, gypsum, hydrated lime, clay, sand, and supplementary cementitious materials, including GGBS, ensuring reliable operation while minimising wear, maintenance and energy consumption.
With decades of experience supporting cement and mineral processing plants worldwide, Clyde Pneumatic Conveying systems are trusted for their durability, efficiency and long operational life.
Materials We Handle
Clyde systems are designed to reliably convey a wide range of mineral powders and bulk materials, including:
- Cement
- Cement Kiln Dust (CKD)
- Fly Ash
- Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS)
- Gypsum and Stucco
- Hydrated Lime and Lime Dust
- Clay and Raw Meal
- Sand and mineral fillers
- Recycled mineral by-products are used in blended cement production
Many of these materials are highly abrasive or difficult to handle, requiring conveying systems that can operate reliably in harsh plant environments.
Typical Applications
Our pneumatic conveying systems are used throughout mineral processing plants in applications including:
- Cement and clinker dust conveying
- Cement Kiln Dust (CKD) handling and recycling
- Fly ash and GGBS transport
- Gypsum conveying and storage transfer
- Hydrated lime and lime dust conveying
- Raw meal and clay transport
- Silo feeding and distribution systems
- Dust collection hopper evacuation
These applications often require the reliable handling of fine abrasive powders, which can cause traditional mechanical conveying systems to suffer from excessive wear and maintenance.
Typical Plant Integration Points
Clyde Pneumatic Conveying systems are commonly integrated into several key process areas within cement, gypsum and lime production plants, ensuring reliable material transfer between critical stages of the production process.
Typical plant locations include:
- Kiln dust collection systems handling Cement Kiln Dust (CKD)
- Raw meal and clay transport systems
- Grinding plant dust handling
- Fly ash and GGBS blending systems
- Gypsum and additive transfer
- Lime handling and storage systems
- Dust collector hopper evacuation
- Silo feeding and multi-silo distribution systems
Our systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing plant infrastructure, including fabric filters, air slides, screw conveyors, and storage silos, providing reliable material transfer throughout the production process.
Dense Phase Conveying for Abrasive Materials
Clyde Pneumatic Conveying specialises in true low velocity dense phase conveying, which is particularly well suited for mineral processing materials.
Key advantages include:
- Significantly reduced pipeline wear
- Lower energy consumption compared with dilute phase conveying
- Improved reliability when handling abrasive powders
- Reduced conveying velocities
- Stable conveying performance over long distances
Our systems can convey materials over distances exceeding 1.5 km at rates of up to several hundred tonnes per hour, depending on the material characteristics and plant layout.
Reliable Silo Feeding and Distribution
Clyde Pneumatic Conveying systems are widely used for silo feeding and multi-silo distribution systems in cement and mineral processing plants.
Our solutions ensure:
- Consistent and controlled material delivery
- Reliable pipeline termination and switching
- Minimal risk of pipeline blockage
- Long-term operational reliability
These systems can be integrated with diverter valves, terminal boxes and storage silos to support flexible plant layouts and modern production demands.
Lifecycle Support for Existing Plants
Many mineral processing plants have operated conveying systems for decades. Clyde Pneumatic Conveying supports both new installations and existing systems through a comprehensive aftermarket offering, including:
- Genuine CLYDE OEM spare parts
- Dome Valve refurbishment and replacement
- System upgrades and performance optimisation
- Pipeline modifications and extensions
- Inspection and maintenance services
Our team supports customers worldwide in maintaining and improving the performance of their pneumatic conveying infrastructure.
Why Clyde for Mineral Processing?
- Decades of experience handling abrasive mineral materials
- Extensive references in cement and mineral processing plants worldwide
- Energy-efficient dense phase conveying technology
- Exceptional reliability in demanding plant environments
- Full lifecycle support, including spares, service and upgrades
Clyde Pneumatic Conveying continues to support the minerals industry with robust, efficient and reliable pneumatic conveying solutions designed for the demanding conditions found in cement, gypsum and lime processing plants.
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Delivering innovative engineering solutions with proven expertise, we specialise in reliable, high-performance systems designed to optimise material handling efficiency, durability, and long-term operational success.