MILLS AND CRUSHERS

SIGNIFICANT ADVANTAGES PROVIDED BY THE GERB SYSTEM INCLUDE:
+ The mass of mill foundations equipped with the GERB system is just 40 % or even less than that of conventional foundations.
+ Nowadays, certain types of mills may even be vibration isolated by so-called direct spring support that functions without any foundation mass.
+ Smaller foundations are more cost-effective and produce savings in terms of erection time.
+ When the mill mill foundations are separate from the boiler house building, the erection of the mill foundations is independent of the erection of the main building. Mills may be erected either before or after the construction of the main building, which means that mills can be commissioned earlier if so desired.
+ The GERB system ensures lower vibration levels which in turn will benefit the personnel, the plant and the surrounding area.
+ The installation of the elastic support system prevents the transmission of vibrations to surrounding buildings. Consequently, potential damage to buildings, control instrumentation and sensitive equipment is completely eliminated.
+ The use of correctly designed elastic support systems will result in lower stresses in the mill components. This will lead to increased lifetime, longer maintenance-free periods and therefore higher availability of the plant.
+ Realignment of the foundation system in the event of soil settlement is possible. Shimming can be carried out without any interruption to the mill operation.
+ The GERB system ensures the effective protection of the mill against seismic loads. Therefore, the danger of earthquake damage to the mills is minimised.