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8. - 15. Oct. 2025

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Impact from dumping to hopper

BEUMER assists Cement Manufacturer in Modernisation of Bucket Elevators

Outdated technologies often lead to increased maintenance, and that can rapidly become expensive. A cement plant owner faced this problem with his bucket elevators. An analysis carried out by the BEUMER Customer Support team made things clear: It is not necessary to replace the whole systems, but on…read more

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Technical Article

The CEMA Horsepower Equation – Development of a new Conveyor Power Prediction Methodology

The 7th edition of Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials (known as “The Belt Book”) includes a new conveyor power prediction methodology using “Large Sample Indentation Test” (LSIT) data. This paper provides background and insight into how LSIT data is used to design conveyors, and describes t…read more

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White Paper

Keep the Dust! Power Supplier’s Dust Management improves Safety, reduces Maintenance

Coal fired power plants always face the problem of dust. Not only on top of the stack, but also in the process of conveying the solid fuel to the boiler. With regard to conveyor belt transfer points, there is a practical solution available on the market. read more

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Case Study

Pipe Conveyor for alternative Fuels – Operational Gains with minimal Disruption and without any Material Loss

At its cement plant in Bernburg Germany Schwenk Zement KG installed an elevated pipe conveyor system to transport alternative fuels to the feeding system of the main burner. A pipe conveyor was selected because of its high reliability and zero product loss. read more

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Case Study

Twist and Run – Europe’s longest Belt Conveyor for French Cement Factory

Reducing the number of transfer points in long distance conveying results in lower energy requirements as well as in improved product quality due to lower particle attrition. Due to their patented technology a French supplier was able to install Europe’s longest belt conveyor with both flights run…read more

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Research Paper

Pipe Conveyor Test Rigs: Design, Application and Test Results – Part A

This paper presents an overview of existent pipe conveyor test rig configurations and their design advantages and disadvantages. The scope of this paper covers test rigs for static and dynamic belt tests. The paper is divided into 3 parts: Part A describes static 6-point testing devices; Part B disc…read more

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Research Paper

Pipe Conveyor Test Rigs: Design, Application and Test Results - Part B

This paper is part of a publication series devoted to an overview of the existent pipe conveyor test rig designs with respect to the obtained contact forces. There are three parts: Parts A and B are devoted to the static test rig configurations, and Part C – is devoted to dynamic measurements. The…read more

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Research Paper

Pipe Conveyor Test Rigs: Design, Application and Test Results - Part C

This paper is a third part of a publication series devoted to an overview and design analysis of the existent pipe conveyor test rigs with respect to the obtained contact forces. The first two Parts A and B discuss static test rigs configuration, Part C is devoted to dynamic measurements. Particular…read more

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Research Paper

Application of FEM Analysis for Development of a Pipe Conveyor Test Stand

A test stand was designed to study the behaviour of the belt material and to determine the forces exerted at the idler housings of a pipe conveyor. To predict the forces working within the belt during the pipe-forming process and the reaction of the belt material a model was prepared using Finite El…read more

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Research Paper

Determination of the Bulk Flexure Resistance via coupled FEM-DEM Simulation

The bulk material on a belt conveyor deforms itself due to the run through idler stations. The deformation results in energy losses which are summarised in the bulk solid flexure resistance. The right understanding of the interaction between bulk material and idler stations is important for the pred…read more

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White Paper

Cost Reduction in Belt Conveying – Cost-efficient and Application-oriented Design of Steel Cord Conveyor Belts for the Mining Industry

Conveyor belts in the mining industry are facing ever higher demands as regards conveying capacity, conveyor length, service life and energy efficiency. In addition to designs acc. to various general standards manufacturers further develop their products for better economy. read more

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Research Paper

Dynamic Damage of Rubber-Textile Belts in Pipe Conveyor Application

Rubber-textile conveyor belts and steel-cord conveyor belts are exposed to impacts of various negative factors occurring during the standard operation of belt conveyors, whereas these factors are causing gradual wear of the conveyor belts. The wear-out process of the conveyor belt is a limiting cond…read more

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Technical Article

Pipe Conveyors for Infrastructure Projects – Innovative Solution for Conveyor Systems

Ckit was approached by a customer to prepare a research paper on the advancements of conveyor design and manufacturing. This report focuses on the successes, shortfalls and solutions to pipe conveyor design, manufacturing and related. This article outlines the theory, design, operating and manufactu…read more

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Technical Article

A Fundamental Approach to Belt Feeder Loads – How to assess loads on Feeders, (practically)

Numerous attempts have been made to describe the process of feeding but quite often they only cover certain products and hopper construction. Following you will find a more general approach to this field of problems. read more

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White Paper

Keep it straight! Belt Positioning Systems can avoid Wear and Material Loss

Depending on load distribution and running resistances, conveyor belts show a tendency to run off the straight line. This migration causes additional wear and may result in material losses. Please find hereafter examples, how to counter such behaviour. read more

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White Paper

Conveyor Belts and tight Bends – How to transport a difficult to handle Product through your Factory

In-plant conveying quite often is extremely challenging, due to limited building space and given footprint of existing equipment as well as the inability of most conveying systems to follow a random conveying path. The following story presents an exception to the rule. read more

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White Paper

Many sticky Returns – A Gold Mine seeks Solution to Carryback

It sometimes occurs that the conveying of bulk solid materials via belt conveyor poses a significant problem due to the conveyed material’s characteristics. The following article presents one such case, and the solutions found to solve the problem. read more

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Research Paper

How to design Energy Efficient Belt Conveyors

The University of Newcastle has undertaken a systematic research program to identify, model and measure key design elements to reduce the energy consumption of belt conveyors. Research outcomes include the development of theoretical models to accurately predict the main resistances of belt conveyors…read more

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White Paper

Conveyor Drop Points – Preventing Damage and Spillage

If hundreds of rocks are dropped onto an unprotected conveyor belt every few seconds, an operator can expect an inevitable outcome: fugitive material, persistent breakdowns and costly repairs of the belt, idlers and pulleys. read more

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Technical Article

Chute Design Essentials – How to Design and Implement Chutes in Bulk Solids Handling Systems

Chutes are in use in almost every bulk solids handling plant. Although everybody knows them, they are mostly overlooked, except for those cases where they cause extra-attention and -work due to malfunctioning. Following you will find hints to prevent such incidents. This paper attempts to give the r…read more

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White Paper

Maximising Coal Recovery in Open-Pit Mining – Reducing Coal-Fines-Production improves Cost Situation for Miners

High levels of coal fines in the ROM material result in higher costs for washing, lower recovery, reduced workplace safety and negative impacts on the downstream processes. Knowing where these coal fines come from and optimising the procedures along the process chain can yield significant savings. read more

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Case Study

No Harm to the Environment – Pipe Conveyor ensures dust-free Transportation of Ore Concentrates

Transportadora Callao S.A., the logistics operator of a special cargo terminal in the port of Callao, Peru, relies on a Beumer Group pipe conveyor for the transportation of zinc, copper and lead concentrates of different mining companies from the warehouse to the terminal. read more

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Case Study

Whipped into Shape – Concrete Mixing Plant Relieves Pressures with Silo Cleaning Service

When their silo walls bulged due to increased internal stresses, which resulted from material build-up within the silo, a North American Ready Mix Concrete plant looked for a possibility to empty the silos without the need to enter them. read more

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White Paper

Checking a Belts Intactness – Surface Scanner Makes Conveyor Belt Damage Visible

Belt conveyors are the lifeline of many bulk materials handling operations. Therefore, their continuous availability is of paramount importance. To help operators keep their systems running, Contitech offers a variety of inspection systems that present the conveyor belts actual state. read more

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Technical Article

Destruction of Belt Bottom Covers – Conveyor Belt Bottom Cover Failure from Idlers and Pulleys

Excessive wear on the belt bottom cover resulting from improper idler arrangement and ceramic pulley lagging can lead to early belt failure and unplanned downtime. This paper discusses several failure modes and related field examples. read more

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