Minerals

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.

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.

Our Sectors

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.

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