NEW EQUIPMENT
SCA intermodal side tipper bin being loaded on to a rail wagon by
container handler.
decreases national road congestion, and
minimises product damage.
“In areas that are not fully serviced
by rail, the intermodal side tipper can be
loaded onto road transport, for closed
loop, short-haul operations. Road vehicles
are then used to carry the tipper bin
containing bulk material to the railhead.
This means cargo can be received at
non-rail serviced facilities, for example on
mines, terminals, and ports.”
SCA intermodal side tipper bin being loaded on to a road vehicle by container
handler for short road haul.
Mouritzen adds, “The biggest challenge
is to change the mindset of railway
operators, for whom the benefits are
enormous in that they can use the same
rolling stock for multiple uses.”
For the transporter, benefits of using
robust intermodal side tipper bins are
lower operating costs, minimal cargo
loss, and weatherproof tarpaulins that
ensure product integrity during transport.
Advantages also include cost-efficient,
easy handling of bulk; improved safety
for drivers, vehicles, and cargo; as well as
reduced insurance premiums.
While road infrastructure benefits
include less long-haul bulk traffic on
national roads, resulting in reduced
congestion, greater safety, and decreased
wear of road surfaces, the greatest
advantage o f bins is being intermodal
(road and rail compatible). This makes it
possible for smaller operators (such as
An important feature
of these intermodal
side tipper bins —
which are able to be
stacked two-high
for storage — is
they can be used
across different
modes of transport,
including road and rail,
without the need for
investment in double
The tippers were developed in South Africa by SCA and are manufactured in Pretoria from
100% local content.
handling cargo.
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