1. Overview: PKE/PKS Mobile Ship Loader

The mobile ship loader for PKE/PKS delivers throughput from 100 to 3,500 tons per hour with short berthing times and reliable bulk material loading. Engineered specifically for palm kernel expeller and palm kernel shells, it features specialized anti-leakage design with sealed conveyor chutes and corrosion-resistant cladding for the high abrasiveness and low bulk density of these materials. The equipment moves freely along the quay, reducing infrastructure requirements and improving operational flexibility at port and terminal operations — proven by its deployment at Bintulu Port, Southeast Asia's largest PKE/PKS hub handling over 1.5 million tons annually.

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2. Operation Steps

Positioning — Align the loader with the ship's cargo hold using radio remote control.
Conveyor Setup — Extend and adjust conveyor height and angle to match vessel freeboard.
Material Feeding — Feed PKE/PKS onto the conveyor from stockpile or truck unloader.
Vessel Loading — Transport and deposit materials into hold with even distribution via telescopic chute.
Monitoring — Regulate flow rate and prevent overloading through integrated PLC control.
Draft Adjustment — Modify height, angle, and rate as ship draft changes during loading.
Completion — Retract conveyor, move to next vessel or berth.

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3. Core Operating Modes

ZOOMRY mobile ship loaders for PKE/PKS are available in three configurations:

Wheel Type (Standard)

Four-wheel drive with hydraulic steering for paved docks. Offers forward/backward, inline, vertical, and radial slewing. Faster travel and lower maintenance than tracked units. The all-travel mobile shiploader variant serves multiple holds without repositioning the vessel.

Tracked (Crawler) Type (Optional)

For uneven ground or unpaved surfaces. Uses SANY excavator chassis for superior traction on soft terrain. The tracked ship loader configuration is available on request for ports with unpaved quaysides.

Rail-Mounted Type

For ports with existing rail infrastructure. Precise positioning and stable operation, but higher capital investment and less operational flexibility compared to mobile configurations.

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4. Core Functional Configurations

High-Performance Conveyor — CEMA standard Conveyor idlers and Conveyor Pulleys, belt speed up to 6.9 m/s, roller life 50,000-60,000 hours.

Telescopic Discharge Chute — 30% extension for precise hatch trimming, minimizing PKE/PKS spillage and dust. Integrated ship loader chute with cascade design for gentle material handling.

Onboard Diesel Power-Gen — Full operational independence without external power supply — essential for remote port terminals.

Heavy-Duty Load Idlers — Center pivot design for even weight distribution and reduced wear on abrasive PKE/PKS materials.

Rain Cover Options — Galvanized rain covers in steel, aluminum, or stainless steel protect PKE/PKS from moisture ingress in tropical climates.

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5. Industry Classification & Equipment Recommendation

Industry Segment	Typical Vessels	Recommended Configuration	Key Advantage
Agribulk (PKE/PKS, Grains)	Handysize, Handymax	Wheel Type	Gentle handling, dust control, anti-leakage
Bulk Minerals (Ore, Sand)	Panamax, Capesize	Wheel Type (Self-Propelled)	High capacity, fast cycling
Fertilizer & Chemicals	Barge, Handysize	Wheel or Rail-Mounted	Precision loading, spill prevention
Coal & Energy Products	Panamax, Capesize	Wheel Type (Self-Propelled)	High throughput, dust suppression

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6. Technical Selection Comparison

Selection Factor	ZOOMRY Wheel Type	ZOOMRY Tracked Type	Industry Average
Infrastructure Dependency	Low – paved surface	Very Low – uneven ground	High (rail) or Medium
Vessel Adaptability	Excellent – Barge to Capesize	Excellent – Barge to Capesize	Limited to specific types
Rated Capacity (tph)	100 – 3,500+	100 – 3,500+	Often narrower range
Equipment Investment	Competitive – premium quality	Competitive – premium quality	Higher for comparable features

With 20+ years of conveyor experience and ISO/CE certifications, ZOOMRY combines manufacturing efficiency with international quality standards — making our PKE/PKS mobile ship loaders a top-tier choice for agribulk terminals worldwide.

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7. Vessel Compatibility Guide

Vessel Type	DWT (ton)	Clearance (m)	ZRSL-33	ZRSL-46	ZRSL-52	ZRSL-58
Barge	100–5,000	0–3	✓	✓	✓	✓
Handysize	10,000–35,000	4–8	✓	✓	✓	✓
Handymax	35,000–50,000	6–10	—	✓	✓	✓
Panamax	60,000–80,000	10–14	—	—	✓	✓
Capesize	80,000–120,000	16	—	—	—	✓

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8. Bintulu Port Case Study

Bintulu Port, a state-owned deep-water port in Sarawak, Malaysia, handles PKE/PKS and fertilizer for vessels from 50,000 to 120,000 tons. After extensive market research, Bintulu Port selected ZOOMRY's mobile ship loader for PKE/PKS as their primary loading equipment. The specialized anti-leakage design with sealed conveyor chutes and corrosion-resistant cladding proved essential for handling the high abrasiveness and low bulk density of palm kernel materials in the tropical climate.

Since 2018, ZOOMRY has offered 4th-generation mobile ship loaders with optimized mobility, flexibility, and durability. Available in crawler (tracked), wheel (non-self-propelled), and fully hydraulic wheel (self-propelled) types. The crawler type uses SANY excavator chassis for harsh terrain and narrow dock spaces. With 20+ years of conveyor experience and 50,000+ hour roller service life, ZOOMRY provides mobile shiploader, telescopic shiploader, radial shiploader, mobile stacker, truck unloader, and portable grasshopper conveyor systems.

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9. Operating Dimensions

Operating Dimensions	Sym.	ZRSL-45 (m)	ZRSL-52 (m)	ZRSL-60 (m)
Conveyor Length	A	45	52	60
Highest Extended Discharge Height	B	16.9	19.1	21.1
Lowest Extended Discharge Height	C	4.6	4.9	5.9
Feed Height	H	3.5	3.6	3.8
Operating Width	—	9.8	9.8	10.0

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