Earlier the Better for Controlling Dust
The generation of coal dust around conveyer systems and transfer points is a problem for operators of coal mines, coal plants and similar facilities. Coal dust is a contributor to lung disease and it therefore poses a threat to not only workers in these facilities but even to residents of neighbouring communities. It also poses […]
Industrial Demolition and Decontamination
Jet Demolition Contracts and Project Manager, Kate Bester, says their scope of work ranges from the safe and controlled demolition of coal-fired boilers to product conveyors, steam turbines, transformers, silos, cooling towers and associated auxiliary equipment, in addition to the removal of hazardous materials. The company also carries out clean-up operations whereby it reduces hazardous […]
Modernisation of Selected Belt Series
The performance level of Continental’s drive belts will be visually identified in its industrial segment in the future – uniformly, worldwide. “We are harmonising our portfolio worldwide and improving transparency for our customers, who can now read the performance level and properties of a belt directly on the product,” says Rodrigo Maia, who heads up […]
Brand-new Skirting System
A US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, recently completed the development of a new modular skirting system. The easy-to-install accessory controls dust and prevents spillage within conveyor load and transfer zones. “Our crews visit and collect data from thousands of conveyor systems each year and we figure about half […]
Energy Efficiency Label Highlights Belt Energy Savings
We are all familiar with energy efficiency labels indicating how economical a product is in terms of energy consumption ranging from fridges to buildings. Continental is the first conveyor belt manufacturer worldwide to identify its products with an energy efficiency label which the company has developed jointly with the US Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers […]
Belt Support and Stability at Transfer Points
BLT World has launched ScrapeTec’s new SureSupport conveyor system which has been developed to improve material take-up and maximise the efficiency of skirting and sealing. This is achieved by correcting belt tracking, providing an effective seal at the transfer points, preventing material spillage and enhancing dust control. “The newly-designed SureSupport system delivers support and stability […]
Precisely Meeting Customers’ Needs
A wide range of purpose-built adaptable drive solutions to best suit the specific needs of equipment operating on African mines, is claimed to be available at the shortest lead times on the African continent. “We supply innovative, high quality and premium efficiency drive products from our significantly larger local stockholding and expanded local assembly facility,” […]
Unbeatable Torque from Zero Speed
Hägglunds Drives South Africa has recently introduced Fusion, the most compact drive in its range. This all-in-one hydraulic drive solution meets high demands in several low power applications, especially those with space constraints. The hydraulic motor and related components are housed in a cabinet on the torque arm, reducing the requirement for piping, complicated alignments […]
First Aid Tool for Belts
Continental has developed a mobile app that represents a new way of working with belts. “Make Power Smart” has been running very successfully in North American since summer 2021, and customer feedback has been consistently positive. Now the app is also launching in Europe for Android and iOS. “The app is another important step into […]
Online Customisation for Screw Conveyors
With the introduction of Sisca, an online configurator for screw conveyors, customers in Holland and worldwide can access Van Beek’s knowledge and expertise 24/7. “With Sisca, we offer customers in our sector an unrivalled opportunity to receive a customised quote, including delivery times, in near real time”, says Perry Verberne, Van Beek’s managing director. With […]
