Materials handling projects are typical of SKM’s multi-disciplinary approach, combining mechanical, civil, structural, electrical and instrumentation engineering services to deliver exceptional value to our clients.

SKM has vast experience in bulk material handling systems for iron ore, coal, copper and many other materials. This expertise covers new plants and upgrades to existing facilities, both surface and underground, and includes expertise in the design and construction of conveyors stacker/reclaimers, plants, car dumpers, shiploaders, stockyards,and crushers, including in-pit crushing and conveying.

We offer:

• Feasibility studies, conceptual design and cost estimates
• Design, specifications and tender documentation
• Capital budgets, planning and cost control
• Commissioning and testing
• Project documentation and training
• Audits and technical investigations
• Crushing and screening
• Stockpiling and reclaiming
• Car dumpers
• Conveyors and tippers
• Bins and feeders
• Overland conveyor systems
• Loading and unloading stations
• Rail and road transportation
• Stackers, reclaimers and shiploaders
• Bulk port facilities, ship loading and unloading
• Electrical and controls
• Pumping and pipe design
• Tanks and vessel design
• Pressure vessel design and certification
• Storage systems and tank design

3Di Technology Platform for Materials Handling Plants

SKM is currently working with Intergraph and United Group Ltd to improve efficiencies in the project delivery of materials handling plants, thereby reducing the time to market for the delivery of products.

This is being achieved by developing a 3Di multi-discipline design and fully integrated, leading technology platform, which will revolutionise planning for materials handling facilities.

The current 3Di project delivery platforms being supplied to EPC and EPCM engineering groups internationally are only suitable for the Petrochemical and Process industries. In the Mining and Metals industry, and in particular the design of Materials Handling Plants, the additional requirement is based around platework and conveyor designs.

The aim of developing a multi-discipline and fully integrated technology platform is to enhance knowledge management and re-use in project delivery and asset management.

SKM is a full partner in this technology project with the expectation of becoming a leading user of this type of platform during 2009.