bulk solids handling Journal White Paper 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
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Bulk Handling at Mongolia's Sainshand Industrial Park – An Approach to Materials Handling for a very large Industrial Complex A large, integrated industrial park being planned at Sainshand in the southern Gobi. Major primary transformation industries will be located there to supply the country’s basic needs, as well as earn export revenues. A central material handling and storage facility is being planned to serve all th…read more
White Paper Kinder Australia: Transfer Point Optimisation Key to measurable Productivity Improvements Timely and efficient material transport from one conveyor belt to the other — with minimum spillage and maintaining the structural integrity of the conveyor belt — is crucial for the long-term viability of any bulk handling operation. By accurately identifying, evaluating and optimizing existin…read more
White Paper Martin Engineering: How to achieve cleaner, safer and more productive Conveying with optimized Belt Cleaner Tension The ability to maintain the proper force required to keep the edge of a belt cleaner blade against the belt is a key factor in the performance of any cleaning system. Blade-to-belt pressure must be controlled to achieve optimal cleaning with a minimal rate of blade wear. A belt cleaner that is prope…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Seamless Integration – Automated Materials Handling for Coal-fired Power Plants While in recent years the main focus was on optimisation of single parts like mine planning or advanced automation solutions now a seamless integration of all subsystems and an overall optimisation from the mine to the power plant is requested. read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Considerations about the Cost of Conveyor Belting: Discussing re-evaluated Conveyor Belt Safety Factors A new generation of conveyor belts and belt monitoring technology reduces conveyor belt capital and operating costs by using lower belt strengths than previously thought possible. Key factors are improvements in splice performance, energy efficient rubbers and real-time belt condition surveillance s…read more
Case Study Martin Engineering: Tata Plant Expansion includes Training Facility with life-size Conveyor Models Martin Engineering has helped one of the largest steel manufacturers in the world to train new staff on conveyor operations and safety at one of the company’s newest facilities. After expanding the existing plant, Tata Steel Ltd. constructed a dedicated training facility and invited Martin Enginee…read more
bulk solids handling Journal 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
Case Study ContiTech: 24/7 Smart Service for the Toughest Mining Conditions ContiTech is taking an unusual service approach in the world’s largest underground iron ore mine in Kiruna, Sweden. Kiruna is situated north of the Arctic Circle and is roughly a 15-hour train ride away from Stockholm. It is Sweden’s northernmost town and arose as a settlement for the mine of th…read more
White Paper Five Benefits of Conveyor Skirting Thomas Greaves, General Manager at DYNA Engineering, Australia, explains the advantages and disadvantages of conveyor belt skirting: how they work, how they are designed and how they increase productivity and safety. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Sands a la Carte – Pehofer expand Sand and Gravel Production Capability Pehofer GmbH have invested in a new modular gravel washing plant from CDE Global at their premises in Wiener Neustadt (Austria). The plant consists of a mobile washing plant and a semi-mobile logwasher and processes 225 tons per hour of limestone raw material. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Research Paper Load Analysis of Trestle Leg Conveyor Support Structures Buried in Stockpiles The paper presents a theory, combined with design equations, to compute the loads on structural elements, in particular those of trestle legs of tubular construction supporting load-out belt conveyors, where the trestle legs are substantially buried in gravity reclaim stockpiles. The stress conditio…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study 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
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Idlers Made to Measure – Choosing the best Idler for the Job Cuts Operating Costs The significance of the idlers is often underestimated when efficiency analysis is performed on belt conveyors. Because price is often the sole selection criterion, the idlers have to be inexpensive. However, that mentality often results in higher operating costs. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study East Asia’s largest Bucket Wheel Excavator – Success for Tenova Takraf’s BWE System at Zhahanaoer Mine in China In Inner Mongolia the specialists from Leipzig-based open pit mining equipment supplier Takraf installed an excavator-conceyor-spreader system, that is aimed at improving China’s lignite mining capacity. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article 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
Case Study Design and Control Philosophy of the 4.7 km NMDC Downhill Conveyor in Kumaraswamy, India This paper describes the mechanical design and control philosophy of one of the most complex conveyor installations in the world, if not the most complexed. NMDC contracted ELECON/CKIT Conveyor Engineers (collaboration) to design the horizontal curve downhill conveyor. ELECON was awarded the contrac…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Drastic Dust Reduction – Reduction of Dust and Spillage with Conveyor Enhancements A Minnesota power generating facility has completed the first phase of a program to drastically reduce dust and spillage from its biomass fuel handling system, helping to prevent fugitive material from reaching nearby homes and businesses. read more
bulk solids handling Journal 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
Case Study Martin Engineering: Innovative Belt Cleaning Technology Eliminates Carryback at Cement Plant Martin Engineering, a global leader in conveyor belt cleaning technology has helped a Detroit cement producer stop excessive carryback and equipment fouling by installing a revolutionary primary cleaner designed for punishing applications. With a significant reduction in carryback, spillage, and lab…read more
White Paper Self-sufficient automatic Conveyor Belt Condition Diagnosis – even more important in Times of Crisis The digitization of important processes in mines and associated operations is progressing. Machines are linked in the Internet of Things (IoT, IIoT, Industry 4.0). Knowledge of the condition of equipment is of paramount importance for operators in order to minimize the risk exposure. Conveyor belts …read more
bulk solids handling Journal Research Paper The Way to the DIN 22123 – Indentation Rolling Resistance of Conveyor Belts Belt conveyors are the adequate solution for the transport of large mass flows from a technological, an economical and an environmental point of view. From the industry, longer conveying distances and a higher mass flow are demanded. Consequently, a higher power requirement for operating such convey…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Troubleshooting Belt Cleaners – Optimising Productivity rather than fixing Breakdowns In todays mining industry optimized productivity is of paramount importance also in the field of material conveying. This requires belts with clean and undamaged surface. Following please find five points to ponder with regard to belt cleaners. read more
White Paper Martin Engineering: Reduce Conveyor Maintenance Time through better Access Virtually every vehicle on the road today is designed with a hood that can be easily opened for access to the engine, so mechanics can perform routine service and diagnose / address problems that arise during its lifespan. Conveyor systems should be designed in much the same way, with convenient poi…read more