DRYING CONVEYING de-dusting

Conveying Technology, Material Handling

Systems and Special Machines

For more than 25 years Münstermann has been an outstanding partner to customers requiring
dryers, de-dusting plants, and sophisticated conveying technology
 Innovative Plant Engineering from Germany

Welcome to Münstermann. From Germany into the wide, wide world.

We are the true experts in industrial dryers and All round the globe the quality and reliability of our
thermal treatment plants, sophisticated material products are highly appreciated. Münstermann
handling technology and top quality de-dusting, exports to the USA, to the United Kingdom, the
exhaust extraction and filter systems. As one of the Czech Republic, Rumania, Russia, to the Ukraine,
leading German producers we design, develop and to China, Saudi Arabia, to the United Arab Emirates
build intelligent solutions for all branches. and to many other countries. Modern project ma-
nagement systems and innovative logistic concepts
Everything out of one hand. are responsible for all of this.
We offer complete solutions for every need: self-
contained drying units or complete production lines.
Whether it is an essential material handling system
or an appropriate automation system including
plant visualisation Münstermann can design,
develop and deliver exactly the plant and systems
which you need in your company.

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We develop solutions
Sophisticated material handling comes
from Münstermann.
Material handling is an important part of every in­
dustrial production process. The loading of kiln cars,
applications in the food and chemical industries or
the handling of stoneware piping and aerated con-
crete bricks – Münstermann offers an ideal solution
for every application. We extend or renovate existing
plants just as we are able to plan, design, develop
and assemble new plants or individual functional
parts.
What singles out Münstermann is:
> Versatility: Material handling systems for every
application
> Flexibility: Modular design for simple moder-
nisation of existing manufacturing plants
> Conceptual strengths: Material handling solutions
for both heavy loads and high pushing forces
> Long-standing experience: many installations and
large projects worldwide
> Automation: We develop solutions which include
measurement and control technology
> All-round service: We can supply your material
handling system as a part of a whole project.
Special demands require special solutions.
Together with optimal material handling solutions
you also receive specialised equipment from
Münstermann. We design and develop special pur-
pose machines as well as transport and handling
systems for which until now no, or only unsatis­
factory, solutions have existed.
Münstermann is also experienced in your branch:
> Material handling in the coarse and fine ceramic
industries as well as in the refractory industry
> Transport, material handling and cleaning plants
for the aerated concrete industry
> Transportation solutions for the chemical, food
and the automotive industries
> Turntables and cable transport systems for the
production of sea cables
> Forming sections for the production of glass and
stone wool
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 Transfer cars and turntables
Individually solved or as a standard solution
Transfer car with a width of 18 metres
for the lime sandstone industry
Optimised solutions
Münstermann designs, develops and optimises
transfer cars according to your special needs.
For certain branches we offer standard solutions as
a modular design. Whether we upgrade an existing
plant, build extensions or supply a completely new
development, whether they are simple designs or
servo-technology for the highly dynamic operation –
our customers always profit from our experience
in the most differing areas of application.
High flexibility
Have you to deal with a very high payload or a
conveyor system with high pushing forces? Then
concentrate on the transfer cars from Münstermann.
The one or two-sided model is standard for us –
on the basis of your requirements we can produce
Turntable for the turning of kiln cars during
the production of bricks
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Transfer cars for the transportation of casting moulds during the
production of aerated concrete products
every type of special solution. Typical uses are the
transport of tunnel kiln cars, tunnel dryer cars or
rack trolleys.
Turntables for many different uses
The turntables from Münstermann are designed
and developed for simple and quick assembly and
are based on a modular design. They can be adjusted
for height and are fitted with adjusting devices
for exact positioning and for rail track crossings.
A turning range of 360° or a lifting gear in the disc
is likewise possible.
Turntable for the transport of roller pallets for
the confectionary industry
Transfer car with integrated laser scanners
Top priority: Safety
The needs for operational safety are growing steadily.
The modernisation of older machines specially
requires much experience in the choice of the correct
safety measures. Münstermann has this experience.
Our transfer cars and turntables can be equipped
with modern safety components such as laser
scanners or safety switch actuator strips.
Control system included
The core competence of a modern transfer car
or turntable is an optimal control system. In most
cases we fit the switch cabinet on the platform.
The wiring of the sensors and actuators is cabled
to a terminal box which is to be connected to the
customers control system. Control is made by
illuminated pushbuttons, touch or mobile panels.
On request all drive systems can be frequency
controlled.
The right position
Modern sensor components ensure correct posi-
tioning. The track selector switches are produced
as inductive laser range finders. In addition laser
range finder or rotary encoders are used on the
drive motor.
Transfer car for the transport of kiln cars
Your advantages:
> Tailored to meet your needs: designed specially
for your individual needs
> Easy to handle: exchange of existing transfer cars
without additional foundation work
> Efficient: rebuild of old plants with a minimum
of downtime
> Gentle on the materials: safe transport for even
products liable to tip
> Quick: high dynamic drives for short cycle times
> Experienced: extensively used and well-tried
technology made available to many branches
> Budget oriented: economic investment in modular
systems
> Flexible: customers’ wishes are implemented
directly by our Design Department
Münstermann builds transfer cars and
turntables for:
> Coarse and fine ceramic industries
(bricks, dishes etc.)
> Refractory materials
> Production of fire protection glass
> Lime sandstone and aerated concrete industry
> Production of stoneware
> Food industry
… and also for your needs
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 Linear transportation systems and conveyors
Important components as a quality warranty for the plant
Cable winches with integrated alignment
Conveyor and transportation components are
decisive for the successful functioning of a complete
plant. Münstermann offers a wide range of
solutions.
Linear transportation systems
Cable pull units, roller conveyors, rail track systems,
angular transfers, chain and belt conveyors – all
possible components of your transport systems. All
in all these are easy-to-operate control, computer
and safety systems as well as visualised production
processes designed for a perfect implementation
of your logistic piece good transport systems.
Friction wheels designed for a contact temperature of 180°C
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Rope conveyor system with angular transfer roller conveyor
Under floor conveyors
Münstermann’s feeding devices are special builds
and are also designed for very high shearing forces.
There are positive and frictionally engaged trans-
port systems like cable pull units, chain conveyors,
rack conveyors, special transport solutions or
friction wheel conveyors.
Hydraulic pushing devices to apply high forces
These components are recommended as a solution
to provide high pushing forces. These units,
equipped with hydraulic drive control systems,
ensure exact transportation and positioning.
Pulley station with a tensile force of up to 10 tonnes
Handling systems
Intelligent and quickly produced

Feed device for a dryer Robotic handling of pasted battery plates

Appropriate components and installation parts for We can handle:

material handling are the basis of the automation of
a modern and effective production process. These
include, for example, gripper systems, vacuum cross
beams and clamping devices or lifting devices,
gantry loaders and turning devices. Münstermann
distribution systems are optimally designed for
your needs: they transport, arrange, stack and store
the most different products.
Whether it concerns sheet-like products or stones,
bricks, pallets, transport boxes or stoneware liable
to tip, the Münstermann distribution systems
provide for safe and reliable loading and unloading.
> Stoneware pipes and other ceramic products such
as bricks and tiles, dishes and refractory bricks
> Sheets of safety glass
> Robots for the stacking of pasted battery plates
or ingots of brass
> Packaging for the food industry filled with,
for example, parakeet crackers or jelly babies
… and also for your needs

Accumulator in use during cable production

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 Measurement and control
Measurement and control – The heart of every machine
Visualisation of a kiln circuit
Whether it is an individual transfer car or a complete
control concept every plant needs an optimised
measurement and control system. Münstermann
offers complete solutions from a single source.
Our Measurement and Control Department is the
connecting link between the production depart-
ments, dryers, material handling technology and
the de-dusting units.
Technologies and the supporting systems
The control units are of great importance for the
reliability and quality of the plant. There are often
differing grades of explosion protection and safety
categories to be adhered to. Münstermann is not
fixed to one supplier in its choice of appliances.
We place your wishes and requirements in the
forefront of our considerations. The hardware and
control units are produced by our own specialist
departments. Assembly and installation is taken
care of by longstanding partners.
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Control cabinet on a transfer car
Keeping everything in view
In plant engineering process control systems for
the coordination of the product flow and control
are frequently required. Different trade skills have
to be integrated into a control system such as, for
example, the visualisation of a kiln circuit in the
ceramic industry. Münstermann also offers project
management and the integration of these skills.
Your advantages:
Our in-house specialist departments work hard
on procedural and logistic solutions and develop
automation concepts:
> Our measurement and control solutions are
optimally aligned to the Münstermann units
> Networking of individual plants (e.g. a dryer and
the related material handling system)
> Longstanding experience in the design and
development of plant visualisation and in the
compilation of P&I diagrams
> Supporting proprammes in the software develop-
ment: Step 5, Step 7, ProToolPro, WinCC flexible,
WinCC, Intouch, RSLogix, RSView
> Supporting programmes in the development of
hardware: Eplan, and TreeCAD
> Support of the current field bus systems
Core competences
Transportation, cleaning, controlling – Optimised specific solutions in industry
Transfer car with loaded kiln car
Münstermann has much experience at its disposal
in a broad range of industries. In some areas of ap-
plication you can, moreover, profit from our special
competences.
The kiln car circuit in the ceramic industry
In modern units in the ceramic industry the kiln
circuit is characterised by the high degree of auto­
mation. Münstermann supplies the components
and also provides the electronic control system
including the electrical and mechanical assembly.
Furthermore you will also receive from Münster-
mann the complete control system including the
visualisation of all processes and components in
the whole unit as well as the control systems of the
remaining sections of the plant such as the dryer,
stacking facility and kiln.
Oiling station for the casting moulds used in the production
of aerated concrete
Transport and control systems for the
production of aerated concrete
Münstermann has designed and developed special
transport, cleaning and oiling systems used in
the production of aerated concrete products. This
system is an intelligent complete solution and
comprises:
> Oiling station for the casting moulds
> Transport system in the rising area using rails
> Transfer cars for the loading and unloading of
the autoclaves and the rising area
> Cleaning station
> Transport conveyors for the return of the
platforms
The control of the mould oiling can be integrated
into the existing control system without any
problem.
Special developments are for example the friction
wheel drives – useable up to a contact tempera-
ture of 160°C – or the special chain conveyor with
the steel chain – very dirt-resistant and exceptio-
nally reliable.
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 User-specific special machines
Specialised on the something exceptional
Münstermann turntable in the production process
with a rolled up sea cable
The design and development of special machines is
one of Münstermann’s core competences. Solutions
required for special tasks for all areas of application
are our specialities. Here are three examples from
our experience:
Turntables for the production of sea cables
Power cables to wind parks offshore are laid in one
piece from the wind parks to the mainland. During
the production the cable is put on to a large turn­
table. Münstermann designs, develops and produces
such turntables with a diameter of, for example,
35 metres and with a load capacity of 4000 tonnes.
Ancillaries belonging to this unit also include:
transportation of the cable from the stranding
machine to the turntable, and all the requisite trans­
port and cable traction gear as well as accumulator
systems.
Cantilever with 18 metre upper arm
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Large forming section for the production of glass wool
Forming sections for the glass and
stone wool industry
In order to gather the glass and other material
fibres together, to enrich them with a binding agent
and to transport this to the curing oven special for-
ming sections are utilised. These forming sections
are mainly responsible for the even distribution of
the fibres on to the conveyor belts and are therefore
the basis of a high product quality. Münstermann
designs, develops and produces forming sections in
the most differing sizes and designs.
Cantilever for the paper industry
To produce rolls of paper special fabrics are ne-
cessary. As this concerns endless rolls the rollers
have to be stored on an open-ended cantilever arm
so that the fabric can be pulled over the rollers.
The whole cantilever section can weigh, depending
on design, up to 60 tonnes; the upper arm has a
length of 18 metres. The deflection of the upper
arm may, with a load made up of several rollers (up
to a maximum weight of 160 tonnes), only amount
to 120 millimetres measured at the open end of the
cantilever.
PRODUCTION AND SERVICE
State-of-the-art production processes and facilities
Production processes – modern and certified
Münstermann manufactures and produces with
the most modern machines, optimised operational
processes and innovative process engineering.
Our guarantee: solutions with the highest quality
standards and reliability.
Our quality management system has been accredi-
ted according to DIN-EN ISO 9001:2000 since 1995
and is the basis of all our design, development
and production processes. Since the end of 2007
Münstermann have been accredited, in addition,
with the certification SCC (Safety Certificate for
Contractors) for the assembly, service support, re-
pair and maintenance of drying and heat treatment
plants, material handling systems and industrial
de-dusting units.
Thanks to our Measurement and Control Technology
Department we are in a position to offer complete
solutions at the highest stage of development or to
integrate drying units at a higher directrix plane.
Delivery of a curing oven zone in the USA
Our own spare parts services – quick and reliable
Customer service at Münstermann means: even
years after the assembly of a plant we remain the
direct and competent contact person for our
customers.
For all areas of production we have at our disposal
a very large spare parts service system. In the
cases of problems or a special need we can deliver
replacements quickly and in the desired quantity.
Worldwide assembly and maintenance
– assured and trouble-free
From assembly to the commissioning of the plant
the experienced and highly qualified technical staff
from our Assembly and Maintenance Department
arrange for a trouble-free execution of a project.
Münstermann assembles and maintains its units
worldwide. In countries where it is not possible to
be represented by our own personnel long-standing
partner firms arrange for assembly and mainte-
nance. They can be trusted as you can trust Münster­
mann company. Whether at home or overseas in
almost all cases assembly is preceded by a trial-
assembly phase in our workshops. This guarantees
functionality and the safety of our units.
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