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Sugar Industry Services

Sugar Plant Services

  • Retrofit
  • Capacity Enhancement
  • Conversion
  • Troubleshooting
  • Installation & Commissioning

CONSTROMECH provides specialized solutions for material conveying systems in sugar mills — engineered for handling cane, bagasse, sugar crystals, ash, and fibrous residue.

Our services span from cane unloading stations to bagging zones, focusing on reliability improvement, capacity scaling, and downtime reduction through retrofits, precision replacements, and end-to-end mechanical commissioning.

Sugar Plant Services
Plant zones
5
Equipment types
15
Service types
5

What we do in each plant zone

Equipment we handle, the services we deliver and the results you can expect — zone by zone.

Cane Unloading & Feeder Table Zone

Zone 01

Cane Unloading & Feeder Table Zone

Equipment Handled

  • Feeder Tables (Carrier Chains)
  • Cane Carriers & Tippers
  • Primary Cane Knives Feed Conveyors

Services Offered

  • Replacement of carrier chains (forged or malleable iron) with extended wear links
  • Sprocket re-alignment and installation of segmental sprocket rims
  • Feeder table retrofitting for vibration dampening and overload protection

Technical Insights

  • Chain pitch enhancement: 152.4 mm or 200 mm | Hardness: 45–55 HRC
  • Chain life increment
  • Enhanced Warranty with Optional lubrication-free variants available
Bagasse Handling & Boiler Feed

Zone 02

Bagasse Handling & Boiler Feed

Equipment Handled

  • Bagasse Carrier Chains
  • Bagasse Elevators
  • Boiler Feed Drag Chain Conveyors

Services Offered

  • Drop-forged chain retrofits with hard plates up to 400BHN or cast steel scrapers
  • Bucket elevator upgrades for wet fibrous bagasse with sticky handling prevention
  • Installation of drag chains with hardened alloy scrapers and ceramic-lined chutes
  • Drive recalibration and motor-GR coupling alignment

Technical Insights

  • Typical service temp: 70–90°C and Density: 0.15–0.25 T/m³ monitoring
  • Chain pitch modifications: 200–315 mm | Drop-forged designs preferred for <10% stretch
  • Chain life enhancement: 15,000–20,000 hrs (with proper lubrication)
  • Extended Warranty with Corrosion-proof options available
Ash Handling (Boiler Ash, ESP Fly Ash)

Zone 03

Ash Handling (Boiler Ash, ESP Fly Ash)

Equipment Handled

  • Submerged Scraper Chain Conveyors
  • Ash Drag Chain Conveyors
  • ESP Bottom Conveyors

Services Offered

  • Submerged scraper chain replacement kits with high-temperature coatings
  • Drag chain system conversion to fully enclosed models
  • Bucket-type scraper chain installation for multi-discharge operations
  • Liner replacement using ceramic or Ni-hard surface

Technical Insights

  • Operating temp monitoring: 200–300°C
  • Chain pitch & Scraper width modifications
  • Service Life enhancement for Chains & Bushings
  • Enhanced Warranty with Optional lubrication-free variants available
Sugar Crystallization & Intermediate Handling

Zone 04

Sugar Crystallization & Intermediate Handling

Equipment Handled

  • Flow Conveyors
  • Screw + Chain Hybrids
  • Bucket Elevators

Services Offered

  • Chain and flight upgrade for hygroscopic sugar flows
  • Bucket elevator belts upgraded with anti-stick buckets and steel cord belts
  • Replacement of drag chain scrapers with polished wear-resistant paddles
  • Installation of vibration-free discharge chutes to protect grain size

Technical Insights

  • Material sensitivity: hygroscopic; prone to sticking and bridging
  • Bucket elevator lift & Belt speed modifications
  • Service Life enhancement for Buckets & Chains
  • Enhanced Warranty with Optional lubrication-free variants available
Packing Section – Fine Sugar Bagging

Zone 05

Packing Section – Fine Sugar Bagging

Equipment Handled

  • Belt Elevators
  • Flow Chain Conveyors
  • Telescopic Loading Conveyors

Services Offered

  • Bucket redesign for smooth discharge (flat-bottomed/vented)
  • Upgrade of elevator belts with cleated/segmented HDPE buckets
  • Packing feeder drag chain retrofits for 2–4 outlet systems
  • Drive unit upgrades and panel-controlled VFD installations

Technical Insights

  • Belt elevator lift upgrade: up to or more than 40 m
  • Bucket life enhancement with HDPE or SS
  • Extended Warranty with Dust control measures included in conversion kits

CONSTROMECH Technical Strengths – Sugar Industry

SpecificationTechnical Detail
Chain TypesDrop-forged, Cast steel, Malleable iron, Forged blocks
Chain Pitch152.4 / 200 / 250 / 315 mm standard
Scraper/Bucket MaterialHard Plate400, SS, HDPE, Ceramic-coated
Pan WidthUp to 1800 mm (for large bagasse or ash conveyors)
Temperature ResilienceAmbient to 300°C depending on zone
Warranty12–18 months standard

CMECH Technical Services

How we support sugar plants on site

Every engagement is carried out by our own field engineers — from the first inspection to commissioning and hand-over.

How we work
  • Site Inspections & Equipment Audits

    Bucket elevators, conveyors, ash systems, reclaimers

  • Installation & Commissioning Supervision

    Chains, buckets, bearings, drive units, structural supports

  • Corrective & Preventive Maintenance

    Hot/cold chain replacement, sprocket rebuilds, belt tracking

  • Retrofit & System Upgradation Projects

    Chain-to-belt elevator conversions, scraper design mods, capacity enhancements

  • Operational Optimization Support

    Root cause analysis, performance tuning, load balancing

Sugar Industry: chain systems & spares

The chains, sprockets, buckets and conveyor components we manufacture for sugar plants.

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