Project Overview
Mobile grain handling equipment operating across regional agricultural areas of central NSW required improved containment sealing on a mobile auger hopper used for loading and transferring grain. The equipment was frequently deployed in remote rural locations where reliability, minimal maintenance, and effective material control were essential to maintain efficient harvesting and storage operations.
The Challenge:
Containing abrasive grain while maintaining flexibility and long service life in remote operating environments
Mobile auger hoppers experience continuous movement, vibration, and fluctuating grain loading conditions, which can create gaps along containment walls and allow grain to escape during transfer. This results in product loss, housekeeping issues, and unnecessary clean-up time.
The customer required a sealing solution capable of maintaining contact with the hopper structure while allowing unrestricted grain flow. The material needed to be flexible enough to deflect under load and equipment movement, yet durable enough to resist abrasion from dry grain. As the auger operated in remote areas, the solution also needed to deliver long service life to avoid frequent replacement and maintenance intervention.
Solution: Premium soft skirting rubber providing flexible, abrasion-resistant containment sealing
Reglin supplied premium 40 Duro skirting rubber to act as flexible containment seals along the hopper side walls. The soft compound was selected for its ability to conform to irregular surfaces and maintain effective sealing contact without restricting grain movement or creating blockages.
Despite its flexibility, the material provides strong abrasion resistance, enabling it to withstand continuous exposure to grain flow while maintaining sealing performance. The skirting was supplied in custom-cut strips to suit the hopper design, allowing straightforward installation and consistent sealing across varying operating conditions.
This combination of flexibility and durability ensured the skirts could absorb impact, deflect with material movement, and maintain an effective barrier against grain loss.
The Result: Reduced grain loss and extended maintenance intervals in remote agricultural operations
The installed skirting rubber significantly reduced grain spillage and improved containment during loading operations. The flexible sealing maintained consistent contact with hopper surfaces while resisting abrasive wear, delivering reliable performance over extended operating periods.
By extending service life and minimising replacement frequency, the solution reduced maintenance requirements and downtime, a critical advantage for equipment operating in remote agricultural environments.
