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
Case Study Martin Engineering: Conveyor Technology helps Gold Rush Team compete Martin Engineering has supplied belt conveyor technology to 316 Mining Company to maximize the output of their gold mining operations. 316 Mining is well known from "Gold Rush", the most popular show on the Discovery channel. The show follows the exploits of three competing mining teams as…read more
White Paper BEUMER Group supports Bulk Material Terminals at Ports: Adapting to ever-changing Circumstances Dry bulk ports and terminals are in a state of constant change. The materials they handle change and so, too, do the quantities. Operators are constantly having to adapt to new requirements. They want to automate their activities as much as possible while also remaining flexible. They need more spac…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Research Paper Contact Forces in Hexagonal Idler Housing of Pipe Conveyor – A Mathematic-Statistical Evaluation The development of pipe conveyors is not yet finished. Parts with the lowest lifetime, i.e. the moving conveyor belt and the idlers are tested before the conveyor is being put into operation. The design of the supporting construction is adjusted toby practical experience and tests on various experim…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Going up - Convey vertical – Overcoming Limits in Vertical Conveying Besides the traditional shaft conveying systems like skips and hoisting cages are well developed and proven. Nevertheless, there is another possibility by using continuous systems, one of which is presented below. read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Unproper Belt Scale Results? 10 Reasons, why your perfect Belt Scale might under-perform Belt weighing is common practice in lots of bulk solid handling operations. Although it’s a long established technology, there are still bits and pieces regarding installation and maintenance which might lead to erroneous results. Following you can find the reasons why. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Research Paper Investigation of Bulk Solid Material Load Profiles on a Belt Conveyor Test Rig This paper presents an investigation of active and passive stress states induced in bulk solid materials due to the transverse opening and closing of the conveyor belt. The relationship between active and passive stress states to the subsequent load profile exerted by the bulk solid material on the …read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Holding the World together: Cement – Systems for a more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly Production Cement is the most commonly used building material worldwide. Its manufacture is challenging due to ever stricter environmental regulations and cost pressures because of large overcapacities. Cement manufacturers need support with systems and machines which, adapted to the market, increase the effic…read more
White Paper Safe Confined Space Entry for Chutes, Silos and Hoppers An estimated 7% of the U.S. fatalities recorded by MSHA between 1995 and 2011 occurred in a confined space. To reduce that number, conveyor operators are wise to understand exactly how a confined space is defined, and to consider what they can do to prevent serious injuries.read more
Case Study Tüfentobel RopeCon®: Material is passed over to second system in mid-air for even more flexible discharge point Since the year 2005, a RopeCon® system by Doppelmayr Transport Technology GmbH, Austria, has been transporting inert material along a long-stretched valley at the Tüfentobel landfill site, which will eventually be backfilled. The belt is being extended in several stages. It discharges the material…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 Case Study More Coal, less Problems – Wirtgen Surface Miner 2200 SM 3.8 for Chinese Coal Producer For the further development of Chinese industry a constant and reliable supply with energy is of uttermost importance. Up to now, coal is the only energy resource availble within China in sufficient amount and therefore mostly and increasingly utilised. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Less Spillage – less Costs! Conveyor Upgrade tackles Dust and Spillage at Coeur Rochester Mine After almost 30 years of utilization, a North-American Silver- and Gold-Mine took action together with specialists of Martin Engineering to update its conveyor system with improvements regarding safety, spillage reduction, endurance and efficiency. 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
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Extended Reach – Overland Pipe Conveyor with Low Rolling Resistance Belt For long overland pipe conveyors the costs from increased power consumption are significant. This article describes a methodology that analyses the low rolling resistance pipe belts and introduces recent applications on overland pipe conveyors. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Options for Long-Distance Large Capacity Conveying – A Comparison of Continuous Overland Conveying Systems The conventional overland conveyor is limited in ability with respect to gradient and alignment curvature. However, there are two less-traditional conveying systems worthy of evaluation against conventional conveyors for long-distance, large-capacity installations, the Cable Belt and the Ropecon Sys…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper 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
White Paper BinMaster: Choosing the Point Level Sensor for Your Application Inventory management is all about inventory and controlling its related costs. Your job is to figure out just how much material you have on hand and the right time to bring in more. But your inventory is most likely stored in a large, dark, and often dusty vessel. Short of x-ray vision, you have no …read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Aramid in Conveyor Belts for Extended Lifetime, Energy Savings and Environmental Effects In addition to textile and steelcord reinforcements for conveyor belts, Aramid can be found in numerous applications, mainly due to its heat and corrosion resistance. But it can also help reduce installation costs, energy usage and, thus, the carbon footprint. read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Tubular Drag Conveying – A Cost-Effective and Energy Saving Alternative to Pneumatic Conveying While pneumatic conveying has advantages in specific applications, a totally enclosed tubular drag conveyor can offer similar advantages, while also mitigating material degradation and separation, maintaining low energy consumption and reduced explosion risk. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Belt Conveyor Modernisation – Chute Design for increased Throughput and reduced Dust Generation Modernisation of conveyors in coal mines and coal-fired power plants helps to ensure that the mine or plant is running to their optimum capacities, maximising throughput and producing quality products with as little impact to the environment as possible. read more
bulk solids handling Journal 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
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
White Paper Conveyor belt design innovation - Dunlop Ultra X Conveyor belts are critical components and can be surprisingly complex. Their reliability and efficiency can literally make or break an operation. Finding a genuinely tough, good quality belt that can handle the demands placed on it is difficult enough. Finding such a belt that is also competitively…read more