Company Announcement - Designed for ease of transportation and erection, the Multotec MultoCano™ Modular Chute is geared towards cost effectivity. This modular chute system, with no single component weighing more than 50 kg, can be adapted to specific customer requirements and includes a range of fastening systems.Mike Dexter, managing director of Multotec Wear Linings, says that the MultoCano™ Modular Chute is also suitable for use underground as it is easy to handle and requires no welding.

“The chute can be flat packed as a knock down kit and is easily transported. The modular concept means that it is easy to configure and by having a certain number of standard components, we can accommodate multiple configurations of the transfer point. This standardisation also results in faster turnaround times and a reduced requirement for stockholding of multiple components.”

The chute can be rotated through 90 or 180° and both the Multotec Quick Fit Panel with the Green Dot Tile can be incorporated for a combination of increased ease of installation and proactive warning on wear. The visible wear indicator on the Green Dot Tile simplifies awareness of liner wear levels and allows optimum preventative maintenance to take place.

“The combination of these three innovative products provides customers with a very cost effective transfer solution as the cost of implementing the Multocano™ chute system is minimised and in the event of a repair, only the highlighted section needs to be taken out,” Dexter explains.

The focus is on efficiency, adaptability and ease of maintenance. These are readily achieved with the modular replaceable panels, which allow for rapid replacement and interchangeability, with reduced downtime.

“The development of the Multocano™ chute system is in line with the comprehensive wear solutions package offered by Multotec Wear Linings. We are able to offer assessment, engineering, fabrication, installation, commissioning and maintenance with regard to standard transfer points and chutes, custom engineered transfer points and chutes, pipes and pipelines including slurry, ash, pulverised fuel and raw materials,” Dexter concludes.