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Korn Recycling opts for Flexco Secondary Belt Cleaners with Finger Segments

Korn Recycling, based in Germany’s Swabian Alb region, runs one of the world’s most modern plants for sorting industrial waste and processing refuse-derived fuel. Recently it equipped the conveyor belt system in its mobile processing line with a new belt cleaner with finger segments from Flexco …read more

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Screw-type Technology for Economical Ship Unloading

Peter Göransson, sales manager for Siwertell AB explains how it is possible to achieve significant long-term savings through the use of high-capacity unloaders. read more

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Technical Article

Pipe Conveying the next Stage: A new Technology for Steep Incline High Capacity Open Pit Conveying

A new conveyor design is set to help reduce conventional heavy-duty truck traffic and the resulting high operating costs in open pit mines. This article (ed. note: publ. 2016) presents the design and the initial findings of the feasibility study on the Chevron-Megapipe conveyor for a 350 m-deep open…read more

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Bulk Materials Storage Design: Considerations for the Design of Materials Handling Storage Plants

Bulk material storage is either used for buffering between different handling/processing steps (e.g. ahead of the washing plant in mines) or as an “equalizer” in batch-wise working processes. Associated problems and counter measures are described hereafter. read more

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Reduce Conveyor Servicing Costs: Mexican Cement Manufacturer Addresses Conveyor Carryback

Spillage from a belt conveyor isn’t just a dirty mess, it’s also a source of safety and cost problems. Following find a solution deliverd to Mexican cement manufacturer. read more

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Design of a High Speed Transfer Chute in a confined Space – A DEM Case Study

This paper aims to redesign a transfer chute as used in a Eurosilo system specifically for handling coal. The velocity of material vertically entering the chute was estimated at 15 to 34 m/s depending on the fill height of the silo. A three-stage approach was taken. First the existing situation with…read more

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Self-Contained Condition Monitoring of Conveying Systems: Sensing Idlers help Plant Operators to keep their Belt Conveyors running

Idlers can be a weak spot in conveyor belt systems with lengths of several km. If they heat up, this can lead to a breakdown of the system, or even an inflammation of the belt. Therefore, information about the state of the idlers is of paramount interest. read more

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Controlling Material Flow in Pits: Complete Plant equipped with Belt Scales

Belt conveyors are the standard for the transport of materials in pits and quarries. To control the material flow and the inventory of these materials, belt scales turn out to be the optimum choice, as they are easy to retrofit in existing plants. read more

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How to achieve a clean Conveyor Path: Innovative Belt Cleaning Technology eliminates Carryback at Cement Plant

After installing an innovative primary cleaner designed for punishing applications a Detroit cement producer could stop excessive carryback and equipment fouling. With a significant reduction in carryback, spillage, and labor for cleanup, the plant was able to improve workplace safety, lower the c…read more

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Research Paper

Why Idlers fail: Quantifying the Effects of Idler Bearing Misalignment on Bearing Life

Idlers are an essential component of every belt conveyor. They are a rather cheap massproduct which anybody uses, but (almost) nobody takes into account – unless they fail. Following you'll find some explanation about the reasons of their failure. read more

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Conveyor Belt Monitoring: New Technologies for the Protection of Conveyor Belting

In mines and many plants of the processing industry conveyor belts are the lifeline of the production system. It is, therefore, of paramount interest to keep the conveying system up and running and recognise potential hazards (far) ahead of their occurance. read more

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Technical Article

Overcoming a Mines Embankment: IPCC-system with new Belt Conveying Concept for steep Opencast Minewalls

In order to allow for a continuous high capacity conveying system out of steep walled open pit mines Thyssenkrupp together with Contitech and Siemens developed the Chevron Megapipe conveyor with an up to 900 mm outer diameter. The pipe belt features highest tensile strength as well as a ribbed carry…read more

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High Angle Conveying: The Vital (missing) Link to IPCC Systems – 2017

Installations and recent studies have demonstrated the technical and economical advantages of high angle conveying for optimization of any IPCC system, yet that industry continues to struggle with the use of conventional solutions to achieve the high angle function. read more

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Case Study

Belt Replacement at a Long Distance Pipe Conveyor: Belt Design, Installation and Power Measurement

When the Arch Western Coal Skyline Mine decided to replace the old belt of its long distance BC-8 pipe conveyor, a new belt had to be designed to be suitable to the existing routing. In addition, a special installation procedure had to be developed to minimise downtime during the belt installation a…read more

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Why new Splices fail – Splice Failures resulting from Rubber Compound Incompatibility

An ailing economy has forced users of conveyor belting to find ways in which to extend the life of the belt. This can be achieved, but only if the conveyor system is well maintained and operated within original design parameters. In the recent past, a significantly aged belt was replaced by a new be…read more

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Belts for Conveying Biomass – The Safety and critical Importance of Conveyor Belt Technology

For a great many reasons, the conveyor belts used to convey coal or other bulk materials are highly unlikely to be suitable for carrying biomass. Sadly some very expensive lessons are already being learnt. Here Les Williams of Dunlop Conveyor Belting discusses the essential and very specific ch…read more

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Fast and Flexible – Speed up Planning and Installation with Modular Belt Conveyor System

Based on their experience in mining and tunnelling, H+E Logistik developed a flexible belt conveyor system. Key feature of the “H+E. industrial“ system is a flexible modular design that allows fast planning and smooth installation even in areas with limited space. read more

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The Cost and Value of High Angle Conveying – A Comparison of Economics for different Conveying Paths

Sandwich belt high angle conveyor technology provides an economic solution for high volume steep and vertical conveying. A comparison of four alternate conveying paths shows of different heights shows the advantages of the system in terms of cost as well as land area and spatial volume. read more

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Belt Conveyor Audits – Saving Time and Money with a simple System Analysis

Bringing in a third party who can assess the belt conveyor system and provide operations with the feedback needed to keep the plant running could be the difference between having a record-breaking year and a back-breaking year. read more

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Prediction of Dust Emissions from Belt Conveyor Transfer Chutes

This paper presents work undertaken to model dust emissions from belt conveyor transfer chutes. Several transfer chute configurations were investigated during the course of the project with the aim of analysing the performance of each using scale model laboratory testing. The experimental work invol…read more

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Improved Material Transfers – Conveyor System Upgrade at Power Generation Station eliminates Spillage

One of Indiana’s largest power generators recently upgraded its bulk material handling system. The update of the facility’s longest conveyor reduced dust and spillage, contributing to greater plant safety, productivity and environmental responsibility. read more

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Elevator Modernisation – New Technology increases Elevator Service Life at Lafarge Cement Plant

Lafarge's modernisation of the production facilities at its plant in the town of Wössingen, Germany, also included an existing belt bucket elevator. Thanks to a new technology, this elevator could be easily altered and his service life considerably be increased. read more

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New Challenges for Material Blending and Homogenising – Bed Blending Efficiency, adding Value with Stockyard Systems

The drive of end-users towards efficient raw-material sourcing leads to a growing number of often worldwide spread sources with varying material characteristics. Yet, new boilers, kilns or blast furnaces require a feed material quality of even increased consistency to achieve high process efficiency…read more

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Under Extreme Conditions – Level Measurement in High Temperature, Harsh and Abrasive Ambience

Non-contact microwave sensors can be used in various industries. Through the use of simple mechanical tools and components, they sensors can be easily adapted to harsh operating environments with high temperatures, extreme dust generation or abrasion. read more

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Transfer Point Upgrades – raising Throughput, reducing Dust and Spillage

The terminal operator Kinder Morgan has announced completion load-out hopper and four belt conveyors carrying 1500 tonnes per hour of mineral ore concentrate, complete with five transfer points that comply with the company's "zero spill" principle. read more

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