Quarry and Mining Engineering Pty Ltd

RECLAIM TUNNEL & SURGE HOPPER

CUSTOMISE
DESIGN
MANUFACTURE
TRANSPORT
INSTALL
COMMISSION
SERVICE
QME design, engineer and install heavy duty surge tunnels
complete with single or dual heavy duty pan feeders and
conveying systems. Our tunnels are designed to safely and
efficiently handle live surge in all types of mining
applications.
The surge system is the heart of the operation and QME
understand that every component of the structure is
critical to initial and long term productivity. QME have
designed and engineered a system that is practical.

“QME
products
are built to
last”
Our Surge Hoppers come in a range of capacities from 25
tonne to 125 tonne. Surge Hoppers are constructed from
heavy steel sections well braced and stiffened. Hopper
support structure is built tough using robust universal
column and universal beam framework to take those
accidental but frequent knocks. Fitted with two Pan
Feeders that are fully skirted, QME’s Surge Hoppers are
second to none.
QME design our Surge Hoppers based on
the products they will be holding and can
be equipped with any option you may
require.
Conveyor is built to provide for one or two pan feeders with
access on all sides. The 1200mm wide conveyor heavy duty 5
ply belting is complete with heavy duty impact beds and
plough and belt scrapers with skirt plates with adjustable flow
gates to control flow rates.
Internally, our tunnel is totally sealed with a checker plate
floor. The tunnel itself is fabricated from mild steel The extra
wide walkways provide excellent access for maintenance
purposes.
Tunnel is designed to either be installed in a horizontal
position or on a 10 degree incline with the end base 3 metres
into the ground.

“Australian made,
Australian owned”
QME’s 20 metre reclaim tunnel is constructed in two 10 metre
sections to make it easily transportable to site in the most cost
effective way possible.
Standard Tunnel is designed to cater for one or two variable
speed vibrating pan feeders, each capable of between 300-500
tonne per hour. Above each feeder is a removable top section
fabricated from 25mm and 52mm mild steel plate so that the
feeder may be removed vertically instead of winching up the
length of the conveyor when maintenance is required.
QME’s practical approach to maintenance is evident in all
standard products, as downtime is never desirable but
breakdowns DO happen. QME designs take into consideration
the fastest way to fixing the problem with minimal production
loss.
Tunnel is fitted with lockable safety gates providing restricted
access in accordance with safety regulations. The conveyor is
fully guarded compliant to Australian Standards.
QME give the customer the option of providing an escape
route and sump area located at the lowest point of the tunnel.
Features
• Robust proven design
• Engineering & Design compliant to AS/NZS
• Customised design to suit existing plant
• Fully Guarded compliant to Australian Stan-
dards
• Staff experience combined, over 90 years
Tunnel Options
• Vibrating Pan Feeder
• Custom Adapter Box to suit requirements
• Tower Type

Tunnel Specification

QME Standard design Drawing Number 2302-21

20 metre length
Checkerplate Floor
Heavy Duty Variable Speed Vibrating Pan Feeder
Removable section above Feeder
Full Skirt Plates
Impact Bed
Walkways, access stairs and handrails to AS 1657

Quarry and Mining Engineering P/L Phone: (03) 5447 9762

11 Coonooer Street Fax: (03) 5447 1858

Kangaroo Flat VIC 3555 Email: info@qmebendigo.com

PO Box 239 Golden Square VIC 3555 Website: www.qmebendigo.com