Kronotex USA – Barnwell, SC

The Details

Pneumatic Systems

This project included mechanical, electrical, structural and civil design engineering, project management, fabrication, and the mechanical and electrical installation of 80k CFM and 40k CFM pneumatic systems for a new laminating line and flooring line.  Also included was the design, procurement, installation, and programming and commissioning of new electrical service and switchgear, MCC, PLC, HMI, fire and spark detection systems, and explosion protection equipment.  Several new and unique pneumatic components were designed to overcome moving equipment challenges.  Since startup, the system has functioned at nearly 100% required uptime with minimal maintenance.

Briquetting System

This project Included mechanical, electrical, structural and civil design, project management, fabrication, and installation of a custom live screw bottom for an existing 30 unit truck bin, transfer conveyors, and metering/dosing bins to feed twin C.F. Nielsen Briquetting Machines and the briquette collection and truck loading systems.

Pallet Transfer Line

This project included mechanical and electrical design, project management, fabrication, and installation of fully automated 1,500 ft. conveyor line including automatic transfer carts, turntables, unloading stations, and a barcode pallet tracking and sorting system.