Arrows Up, Inc. is built on the foundation of creating products and services that are Innovative, efficient and safer solutions for bulk storage and transportation.
The Bulk Transport Systems (BTS) products are designed to transport a wide variety of products. From seed corn to golf balls to trade show booths. They are easy and simple to operate. The BTS are innovative systems that are efficient in the use of materials, light weight and safe to operate. Our BTS can be used to ship products around the world.
The BTS is designed and built to be modular. We can build your BTS to your specifications and needs. We have different materials and configurations to satisfy the needs of many bulk material handling situations.
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2. Gravity Discharge of wood pellets
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwFGmCZmcv4
Gravity discharge of kaolin clay
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHCzApu3nCo
Demonstration system to load ships
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtQ2t2gToTc
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4. TRANSPORT:
Integrated, intermodal, universally transportable
Transports product from source to destination in one contained unit
Saves on transloading and demurrage
Can be fully enclosed (eliminates contamination)
Can discharge 25 tons of sand or cement in 1.5 minutes
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5. Jumbo Bin Transportation
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Can be transported on
flatbed trucks , by rail or by
barge
Depending upon the weight of
the commodity, 1-4 bins can
ship on a flatbed truck
Bins could ship in a boxcar or
on a flatcar
6. STORAGE:
Replaces super bags
Eliminates unnecessary handling time and cost.
Stackable onsite storage
Moisture resistant
Patented design
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7. Jumbo Bin Overview
Bin Storage
Can be stacked up to three
high Full
Can be stacked as high as safe
when empty
Can be stored outside when
not in use
Bin footprint – 64 sq. ft./bin
For most materials - stacked
three high – 2.84 sq. ft./short
ton
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8. Hopper Box System – Concept
1st set is being built in January of 2015
System will have 100-110 metric tons of capacity
The system is built to hold 200,000 pounds of materials
The bins can stay on the train or be removed – full or empty
1 bin will sit on a riser and the riser will be bolted or welded to the rail car
Each rail car will have 4 risers for weight distribution
The riser can also be utilized onsite for discharge of the bins
Great for sand, grain, plastic, wheat or any flowable material
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9. Jumbo Bin
Sample Applications
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WoodWoodWoodWood
PelletsPelletsPelletsPellets
Clay, FCC,Clay, FCC,Clay, FCC,Clay, FCC,
& Cement& Cement& Cement& Cement
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RiceRiceRiceRice
CocoaCocoaCocoaCocoa
BeansBeansBeansBeans
Sand &Sand &Sand &Sand &
PlasticPlasticPlasticPlastic
pelletspelletspelletspellets
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10. First Comes the Bin
* Depending upon the material
being shipped (100 Lbs/cf)
US Patent Pending
10 Year Warranty10 Year Warranty10 Year Warranty10 Year Warranty
Specifications Jumbo Bin System
Bin Material Galvanized Steel & fiberglass
Base Material Steel
TARE Weight (est.) 2500 pounds
Maximum CC (TBD) 559-604 cubic feet
Max Cargo Weight 55,900 – 60,400 pounds *
Length – outer dims 126 inches – 10’ 6”
Width – outer dims 102 inches – 8’ 6”
Height – outer dims 102 inches – 8’ 6”
Stacking Height - Full 3-high – when safe
Stacking Height - Empty Unlimited
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Functional Design Specification
Industrial components
150-300 K lb. bolts
Walls FRP
Weight and strength
“ Design
Dual sealed
Flexible vs. rigid
Fully customizable
Remote Control option
12. Jumbo Bin Roof
the bin will be fitted with a roof to keep the material dry
The opening can be any size, but is currently 24” W x 60” L
The hatch will look like the one shown here
The roof is safe for workers to walk on &
will have anti-skid material applied
Plant workers will be able to walk from
bin to bin for easy filling
Other options are available
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13. Jumbo Bin Discharge
Gravity fed bottom discharge
The funnel is 35 degrees on the
long side & 30 on the short
There will be 2 gates to allow
for dual side discharge
Each gate will have a lead
screw
Discharge can be controlled
between the bin and the riser
Gate can be easily opened and
closed with air or electric
tool
50,000 pounds of sand can50,000 pounds of sand can50,000 pounds of sand can50,000 pounds of sand can
discharge in 1.5 minsdischarge in 1.5 minsdischarge in 1.5 minsdischarge in 1.5 mins orororor
slowed to 4 tons a minslowed to 4 tons a minslowed to 4 tons a minslowed to 4 tons a min
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14. Jumbo Bin Opening Options
There are 3 ways to easily
open the bins
Eclectic drill by Ingersoll
Rand – re-chargeable
Air impact wrench by
Ingersoll Rand
Hand ratchet
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15. Jumbo Bins on Flat Rail Cars
Rail Cars can hold up to 112.5
short tons or 225,000 pounds
The capacity ranges from 70
to 112.5 short tons
Depending on the flat car –
we use 3 to 5 bins
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180,000 Pounds / 90 tons
180,000 pounds / 90 tons
225,000 pounds / 112.5 tons
16. Jumbo Bin Dual Discharge
Our dual
gate
system is
unique and
allows for
discharge
from both
sides of
the bin &
rail car
This also
allows for
discharge
control
from both
sides at
the same
time
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17. 2nd Comes the Jumbo Riser
Each riser will have a
two sided discharge
chute under each bin
Discharge will be able to
take place on either side
of the bins
The chutes can be
discharged
simultaneously or one
side at a time
Bins can be left on riser
permanently or removed
at anytime
Same discharge system
with flatbed truck
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18. Riser Configuration
Each riser will be
approximately 18 INCHES OFF
THE DECK OF RAIL CAR
Each Riser will hold two bins
and the bins will be bolted to
the riser
Each riser may need an
additional attachable chute
to get material over the side
of the rail car – depending on
width of car
If the risers are on the car
next to each other they can be
attached to each other.
The discharge angle is 30
degrees on the riser
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30
17 35
Angels are dependent on materials in bins and rail car width
19. Discharge from Riser
The riser will have A
SEPARATE DISCHARGE CHUTE
FOR EACH BIN
Each CHUTE WILL HAVE
VISUAL INDICATORS OF THE
DISCHARGE RATE
This photo is a representation
of the chute that will be on
the riser
The chute will have a simple
pin system to keep it locked
until it is going to be opened
Custom extension available
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4 T/M____________
6 T/M ____
2 T/M____
20. Jumbo Riser & Flat Car – 4W
This example depicts all 4 bins being centered on the car
and holding 200,000 pounds. Different rail cars will
require balancing of the weight and require them to be split
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21. Jumbo Riser & Flat Car – 2x2
This example depicts the bins being separated and moved closer
to the trucks for even weight distribution. The car will still
hold 200,000 pounds and have 100 tons capacity.hold 200,000 pounds and have 100 tons capacity.hold 200,000 pounds and have 100 tons capacity.hold 200,000 pounds and have 100 tons capacity.
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22. Jumbo Bin Loading
Bins are top loaded
through the large
top hatch
They Can be loaded
at the mill/plant or
can be transloaded
into the bin
They can be live
loaded on a truck or
train
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23. Jumbo Bin Repair and replacement
Can be repaired in
the field
Parts readily
available
No special tools
needed
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24. Jumbo Bin Benefits
Efficient
Speed – can load & unload multiple bins simultaneously
Space Optimization – able to maximize storage space
Speed to Discharge – able to discharge 50,000 pounds in 2 minutes if
required. Slower speeds are achieved by reducing the gate opening.
Effective
Flexible – able to use bins for a variety of commodities
Ease of transit – can be transported in many ways
Customizable – bins can be modified to accommodate each scenario
Reduced waste factor – commodity handled less using bins
Cost – much less expensive than building hopper cars
Fast start-up of shipping operations
Sustainable
Reusable & repairable – can be used thousands of times over its life
span
10 year warranty10 year warranty10 year warranty10 year warranty
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25. Sample Bin Transportation Cycle
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AUI builds bin
Ship to site to attach to rail car
Load on train-send to
designated site
Arrives for fillingSent to transload or final destination
Send to final location
26. Capacity
Hopper Car vs Jumbo Bins
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Load Capacity - Rail Hopper
- tons Short Ton
Total Pounds per
Car Bin Capacity Equivalent Bins Req.
110 2000 220,000 50,000 4.40
90 2000 180,000 50,000 3.60
70 2000 140,000 50,000 2.80
These examples are three common capacity hopper cars. The 110 is the maximum available.
There are many flat cars that can handle the total weight that a hopper can. Regular flat cars, bulkhead
flat cars and specialty cars for lumber and other materials.
The Jumbo bins can be securely shipped on all of these flat cars.
27. Contact Information
Arrows, Up, Inc.
450 Crossen Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Neal Levine- nlevine@arrowsupinc.com
800-805-0241 / 678-977-8882 Cell
847-305-2582 – fax
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