T.F. & J.H. Braime (Holdings) PLC is a bulk material handling company founded in 1888 with over 120 years of experience. They are quoted on the London Stock Exchange and employ 150 people worldwide, including 40 people at their headquarters and factory in Leeds, UK. They export their elevator components and mechanical equipment to over 50 countries.
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1. YOUR PARTNER FOR THE
BULK MATERIAL HANDLING
INDUSTRY
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2. T.F & J.H. Braime (Holdings) PLC
Founded in 1888
Over 120 years experience
Quoted on the London Stock Exchange
Group employs 150 employees worldwide
Elevators employ 40 people Leeds/UK
Products exported to over 50 countries
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4. The 4B Group
4B BRAIME
ELEVATOR COMPONENTS
ENGLAND
4B COMPONENTS 4B SETEM 4B SUDAMERICA
USA FRANCE ARGENTINA
4B ASIA-PACIFIC
THAILAND 4B DEUTSCHLAND 4B AFRICA
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6. Elevator Buckets
World's largest manufacturer
Range of over 400 sizes and styles
Alternative materials to suit product
and application:
– Pressed seamless carbon steel
– Pressed seamless stainless steel
– Welded construction
– High Density Polyethylene
– Nylon
– Polyurethane
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10. Mechanical Components
Elevator Buckets
Bucket Bolts Steel, Stainless
Ref 70, Steel, HDP,
DIN 15237, Cast Nylon,
Fang, Easifit Reinforced Nylon,
Polyurethane
Elevator Belts
SBR, NBR,
FRASOR,
Steel Web Belt
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11. Engineering Service
Our Engineering-Service will help you to
increase the capacity of your elevator
by calculating the optimal combination
of components !
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12. Mechanical Components - Chain
Typical Welded Flights
Standard Pins
Sprockets & Trailers
4B Clamp NOTE:
Custom Flights are Available
Tool
A Complete Line of Drop Forged Chain and Accessories
Designed for All Your Conveying Needs
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16. Explosions
Heat source
Gas or Dust
Explosive environment
Inflammable Oxygen
product in the air
Confinement
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17. Triangle of Risk – Dust Explosion Elements
AIR (OXYGEN)
CONFINED
SPACE
FUEL (DUST) IGNITION SOURCE
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18. Explosive concentration of air & dust
A concentration greater
than 30 gr/m3, risks
causing an explosion with
dust of less than 60
microns.
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Appearence of a mist
(haze)
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19. Product being handled at time of explosion in USA
Corn 49,5 %
Sorghum 7,3 %
Wheat 7,3 %
Soybeans 5,2 %
Rice 4,7 %
Corn Starch 3,6 %
Barley 2,6 %
Others 19,8 %
Total 100,0 %
Source: GEAPS Proceedings, Tampa 1999
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20. Why you need hazard monitoring equipment
Blaye, France - 21 August 1997, 1 Injured, 11 Dead
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21. Why you need hazard monitoring equipment
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22. Dust explosions in the USA
Between 1976-1977: Industry Alert
In 1976 there were 22 explosions that caused 22 deaths and 82 injuries
In 1977 there were 20 explosions that caused 65 deaths and 84 injuries
Houston, Texas, 1976 Westwego, Los Angeles, 1977
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50. Elevator & Conveyor Monitoring Systems
T400 Elite Bearing
Temperature Monitor
Belt Speed
Belt Alignment
Bearing Temperature
A/B 400 Elite Pulley Alignment
Misalignment Monitor Blockage Detection
Acceleration
Monitoring
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52. HotBus
Bearing Temperature Monitoring System
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53. Monitors on a Bucket Elevator
Bearing temperature Pulley & Belt Misalignment
sensors Monitors
Inductive
Misalignment Hi-Tempersture
Monitor Version
Stopped Motion Monitoring
Choke Switches
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54. Monitors on a Chain Conveyor
Bearing Temperature
Choke Detection
Speed Monitoring
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55. Monitors on a Screw Conveyor
Bearing temperature
Choke Detection
Speed/Motion monitoring
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56. Monitors on a Belt Conveyor
Bearing temperature Pullswitch Choke Detection
Belt misalignment
Speed/Motion Monitoring
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