New Apex Trough Tracker Design
With its range of belt tracking solutions undergoing constant innovation, Tru-Trac has proven its patented Apex Trough Tracker
Heavy-duty V-belts
BMG’s extensive range of specialised Gates belting includes heavy-duty Predator V-belts, which have been specially designed to meet the challenges of drives that need to perform optimally in harsh African conditions. Typical applications for Predator belts are on heavy-duty crushers, grinders, shredders, and debarkers, as well as sand and gravel processors, where standard V-belts have […]
Dreams and Goals Achieved in Chicago
A team of six employees and family members from global bulk handling solutions provider, Martin Engineering, spent months of training and discipline to prepare for the 2024 Chicago Marathon to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Sparked by a close friendship that started in South Africa 24 years ago, the team turned aspiration into a […]
Master Distributor for the UK
Tru-Trac has appointed Brec Ltd as its exclusive master distributor in the United Kingdom. This partnership will provide UK-based industries with direct access to Tru-Trac’s advanced belt tracking solutions, supported by local expertise and service. Since 1995, Tru-Trac have been widely used in mining and bulk material handling industries to address belt misalignment challenges effectively. […]
Telestacker Conveyor Automation Update
Superior Industries Inc, a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has significantly upgraded its TeleStacker Conveyor PilePro Automation software, designed to enhance productivity, usability, and durability in the most demanding environments. Summary of upgrade: “These upgrades reflect our commitment to making material handling safer, easier, and more efficient,” says […]
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 […]
