Controlling Belt Conveyor Dust at Source
The conveyor technology experts at Martin Engineering are responding to the US Mining Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) new dust emissions final rule by offering simple, make-sense solutions for staying compliant. Often, these rule changes cause a ripple effect internationally and serve as a template for similar policies worldwide. Martin engineers have dedicated years […]
Eliminating Need for Multiple Compressors
Namibian-owned company, Skeltek Industrial Works (Pty) Ltd., employs two Atlas Copco XAHS700 Pace compressors for the efficient, reliable and safe handling of dry bulk chemicals that are critical for offshore drilling operations and well-construction. “We have successfully transferred thousands of tons of product with these Atlas Copco machines during the course of the drilling campaigns […]
Tailored Belt Tracking Solutions
According to Gerhard Strydom, technical product manager at Tru-Trac, a one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to belt tracking solutions. Proper specification and installation are critical to achieving the expected performance and longevity. He explains that key considerations in specifying belt trackers include belt speed, width, tension and tonnage per hour on the loading side, emphasising […]
Enhanced Conveyor Impact Cradle
Superior Industries, Inc, a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has unveiled a revised design of its popular Conveyor Impact Cradle. The new and improved arrangement includes larger pad cartridges to enhance durability and a reinforced point of connection between the pads and cradle frame. According to Superior’s engineers, […]
Belt Scale Accuracy
Accurately measuring the load on conveyor belts is critical for mines and other industrial applications, however small margins of error with belt scales can have large a dramatic impact on bottom line profitability. Tru-Truc Rollers boasts accuracy error levels of as low as 0,08% which is unheard of in applications where many customers are happy […]
Results Come Down to Training
High-volume belt conveyor systems are among the most hazardous pieces of equipment in any bulk handling operation. Maintaining the delicate balance between production demands and efficiency can be a challenge for any internal maintenance team. To control labour costs and improve safety, operators often enter servicing agreements with outside contractors to perform routine maintenance or […]
Cam Clutches for Conveyors
BMG encourages and assists customers to adhere to stringent safety legislation during bulk handling. “Tsubaki back-stops and cam clutches, which have been developed and manufactured in Japan for high efficiency and optimum safety in high or low speed applications, meet the requirements of current legislation,” explains Carlo Beukes, Business Unit Manager, BMG’s Power Transmission division. […]
Half the Time for Delivery
BB Cranes is to manufacture six overhead cranes for steel distributor D&E Group, for installation in new warehouses being built in Cape Town and George. The additional warehouses will meet increasing demand by engineering firms, construction companies and general industry for D&E Group’s product ranges in mild steel, aluminium and stainless steel. D&E’s warehouse cranes […]
SKF’s Cogged Raw Edge (CRE) Belts
SKF’s Cogged Raw Edge (CRE) belts are ideally suited for essentially any industrial application that runs on ISO wedge and classical V-belt pulleys. Manufactured from rugged EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) synthetic rubber, these ISO 4148 compliant CRE belts offer users a host of benefits that drive down input costs and drive up productivity. “Cornerstone […]
Efficient Pneumatic Conveying
“Moving goods through pipes from one point to another using air, ie, pneumatic conveying, is an extremely efficient method of transporting a great variety of products, provided the right system is used and that it’s done correctly,” states JC Lombard, Atlas Copco Compressor Technique Business Line Manager, Oil-free Air Division. Air can be used to […]
