According to the company’s public relations office, the bucket elevator, standing 13,460 millimeters high, plays a critical role in the production process by vertically conveying washed salt and separating it from the washing solution. After transfer, the salt is discharged with approximately 25 percent moisture content and directed via a chute into the designated storage bin. Proper operation of this equipment is essential for improving washing quality and effectively controlling calcium ions.
The localization project for this large-scale and strategic equipment was completed after three months of continuous effort by the salt site maintenance experts, in cooperation with Sadra Parts Manufacturers Company. In addition to reverse engineering, the project involved functional enhancements and mechanical optimization. The domestically produced bucket elevator has now been successfully installed on both production trains and is operating under stable conditions.
Implementation of the project has prevented foreign currency outflows, reduced procurement costs, and fully eliminated reliance on imported German-made equipment. It has also contributed to greater production stability, improved operational reliability, and enhanced industrial resilience. Previously, sourcing such equipment was possible only through imports, a dependency that has now been fully resolved through the efforts of Arvand Petrochemical’s domestic manufacturing committee.