Refineries make huge cost savings by filling catalyst directly into Drums – whilst protecting workforce

One of the latest additions to our catalyst handling range of vacuum equipment is our Dust Free Catalyst Drum Filler. As manufacturers we are constantly testing, refining and developing our equipment and because we hire, we benefit from the feedback received on performance in the field from our customers.

We developed our Dust Free Drum Filler in conjunction with a client, who was looking for a dust free, cost effective alternative to avoid using expensive catalyst Flo Bins and instead fill directly into economical Drums.

Unload catalyst safely, efficiently and in a cost effective manner
The GWS Dust Free Catalyst Drum Filler will fill up to two drums per minute, without visible dust release and with minimum operator effort. The Drum Filler is normally sited either directly under the reactor for dumping operations or below the collection vessel. The Dust Free Drum Filler can also be used with our Constant Discharge Valve (CDV) also pictured which is a tangent entry cyclone with constant discharge, with a working height below the discharge of approximately 2,500mm.

Huge Cost savings for refineries
Refineries have been able to make savings of thousands of Dollars per turnaround by avoiding costly Catalyst Flo Bin Hire charges. Any delay or conflict in the schedule can send hire costs spiralling upwards. However by filling directly into Drums, which are owned by the refineries, additional hire costs are removed, which can assist in budget planning, reducing unnecessary additional costs and remaining competitive within the market. 

Our full range of catalyst handling equipment is available for hire or sale.
We aim to make working with us as simple and convenient as possible, we pride ourselves on the quality of our equipment and our high level of customer service.