Defence

Defence manufacturing can involve the handling, weighing and processing of materials with very different properties and project requirements. Rospen designs and installs bulk materials handling and dosing systems for large multinational customers, adapting each solution to the materials, production process and site specification.

Our project experience includes systems for powder-to-liquid mixing and the accurate weighing and dosing of fine bulk materials. These capabilities can support applications involving specialist adhesives, paints, coatings and materials used in explosives manufacture, where the handling requirements must be assessed carefully for each project.

Ingredient Handling and Dosing

Whether a process calls for a controlled addition of powder to liquid or the measured feed of a fine or granular material, dosing accuracy is an important part of achieving a repeatable result. Rospen develops ingredient handling and dosing systems around the material being processed, the required throughput and how the equipment will connect with the wider production line.

Our experience with bulk materials allows us to address the practical challenges of storage, transfer, weighing and feeding as part of the overall system design, rather than treating each stage in isolation.

Systems Adapted to the Application

No two defence projects have the same requirements. Materials used in adhesives, paints and explosives-related processes can differ substantially in how they need to be stored, transferred and introduced into production. Rospen works with customers on a project-by-project basis to define the handling requirements and develop a suitable system.

For particularly sensitive materials, equipment selection and design must follow the customer’s material data, site requirements and applicable safety assessment. This is especially important where a process involves potentially hazardous powders or liquids.

Documentation and Testing

Defence industry projects require detailed life time records (LTR’s) and a structured approach to approval. Rospen carries out extensive design and project documentation work, giving customers a clear basis for reviewing the proposed system and its integration into their facility.

Our projects also involve rigorous factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing. These stages allow the equipment and its operation to be checked against the agreed requirements before and after installation.