Construction site conveyor belts : the solution for inaccessible areas.
Transporting bulk materials is often a challenge. When work areas are hard to reach or the site layout doesn’t allow the use of traditional machinery, how can several tons of materials be transported efficiently and safely?
This was precisely the challenge faced by our client, a major player in the construction and building industry, during a railway station modernization project.
Discover in this case study how the use of conveyor belts contributed to the project’s success.
Project context and challenges.
The station’s infrastructure modernization included constructing an underground passage beneath the tracks and raising the platforms by 40 centimeters.
This large-scale project had the major constraint of keeping the station operational throughout the construction period.
To raise the platforms, several dozen tons of soil and cement gravel were needed, and access to the platforms was only possible via the newly created underground passage.
The unique configuration of each platform access (height to overcome, presence or absence of stairs…) linked to the different phases of the construction required the client to find a versatile and adaptable solution for handling bulk materials.
Given the stakes and the site configuration, the efficiency of material transport and safety were important criteria for the client in choosing a solution.
5 construction site conveyor belts delivered.
To meet the client’s needs, 5 conveyor belts were delivered. Each was equipped with wheels for easy movement and various accessories (hoppers and end chutes).
First, an 8m construction conveyor belt and a second 10m one were installed. Positioned one behind the other, they allowed for continuous flow of bulk materials from the access door to platforms 2 and 3, with the first conveyor being fed by a mini-excavator.
Then, the setup was reinforced with the addition of a 10m conveyor and another 6m one to supply earth and cement gravel to platforms 4 and 5.
For raising platform 1, which was inaccessible from the underground passage, a 21m mobile conveyor was installed. This allowed materials to be elevated to a height of 8m to pass over the underground access passage.
Benefits for the client.
For two months, these pieces of equipment significantly optimized the site’s logistics and met the deadline constraints. The use of continuous handling solutions on the site also reduced the handling and movement of machinery, benefiting safety.
The construction site conveyor belts under 14m in length were delivered ready to use and could be operated immediately after installation. The 21m mobile conveyor, however, required a few hours of assembly to be operational.
Thanks to the combination of conveyors of different sizes, we were able to adapt to each area of the site. This solution not only facilitated the transport of materials but also ensured the safety of operations, a crucial point on an active railway site.
