Rail, Ship, and Truck Receiving And Bulk Weigh Loadout With Truck Traffic Control

About

Located in the United States, the American Plant Food Corp(APF), a fertilizer blender and wholesaler, was in the process of expanding and developing their dry terminal facility in Galena Park, Texas. The company, which distributes product in the wholesale market, needed a solution that focused on four main factors: Equipment Operation, Speed, Accuracy, and Documentation.

Solutions Implemented

Automated Distribution and Weighing System
Automated Reclaiming System
Truck Traffic Staging System
Plant Supervisor Software
Terminal Management Software

Kahler Automation was chosen to develop high quality automation systems that would offer very efficient control and protection of the unloading equipment from incoming vessels. The process includes reading a belt scale for measuring product received by rail and ship, and truck scales for product received by inbound trucks. All receiving equipment is controlled, and a laser tripper system programmed for 28 locations puts product into the four storage bins inside the warehouse.

testimonial

"The decision to go with Kahler was made because we wanted to work with the best in the business. With a project of this magnitude, there would be little to no room for error. By utilizing Kahler Automation, we have been able to maximize our truck and rail loading, as well as ensure accuracy on the inbound side."

Jesse Stephenson
VP of Operations
American Plant Food Corporation

Texas Galena Park American Plant Food Corporation

The loadout system has four 300TPH reclaim systems, and conveyors are operated by wireless tablets in the reclaim loaders. The conveyors fill the bulk weigh tower, which is controlled by Kahler Automation's Plant Supervisor loading software. A truck staging system directs drivers to the appropriate loading location and pre-staging truck scales.

All file handling for the railcar RFID system and truck loadout are received by Kahler's Terminal Management TMX® software, processed during loading, and returned to both Watco and APF for proper bills of lading and legal-for-resale billing.

Kahler Automation

KAHLER AUTOMATION DESIGNS CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR DRY MATERIAL HANDLING, LIQUID PRODUCT HANDLING, GRAIN FLOW CONTROL, AND MORE.

If your business handles bulk materials — fertilizers, chemicals, grain, etc. — Kahler can control the process. These automated systems provide the ability to run your facility with ease and accuracy. They control product loadout, receiving and inventory, and tie directly into your accounting/invoicing software, increasing your competitiveness while reducing overhead.

Complete the automation of any facility with Kahler's Streamline, controlling site access, vehicle management, and traffic flow with a single integrated system.