Description Overview Van Aalst pneumatic cement ship unloaders Model VASS/27.000/325/D New in 2000, refurbished by OEM in 2007 Operating hours since refurbishing: less than 1500 hours each unit Specifications Diesel powered, 2 x 500 kW MTU Aerzen vacuum pumps and blowers Nominal capacity 325 tph Ship size 27000 dwt (up to 40000 dwt with help of bobcat) Suction arm: 4 sections; 8.5 m / 11 m / 10 m / 6 m; total reach: 35.5 m 4 hydraulic jacks provided Jet pulse type dedusting system with cartridge filters Weight: approx 130 mt each Overall dimensions: 15 m long x 7 m wide x 12 m high Condition In original service, conveyed cement onwards 130 m to storage dome through a 12" pipeline In most recent service, units have been used together with truckloading stations available separately Considered to be in excellent working condition, have been properly maintained by OEM Quantity 2 units available