Category Archives: Conveyor Belt

Imagine your mining operation grinding to a halt because of one overlooked component. It happens more often than you’d think, and the culprit is frequently the conveyor belt—the unsung hero of material transport. In the complex ecosystem of a mining conveyor system, numerous components work in perfect harmony. Idlers, winches, bearings, couplings, gearboxes, motors, and […]

Mining conveyors are a marvel of modern engineering. They can withstand the rigors of moving thousands of tons of rock, sand, gravel, and aggregate to their final destination. However, like all complex machinery, mining conveyors require ongoing maintenance. This helps to ensure peak performance while reducing downtime as much as possible.  We put together this […]

Inclined coal conveyors are a proven solution for moving material out of deep underground mines or up slopes during overland transportation. In many cases, they also offer a more cost-effective solution than heavy haul truck fleets. Although operational costs are often far lower than the alternative, conveyors do involve higher up-front installation costs. In this […]

A pulley is always a pulley, right?   Unfortunately not. Very similar mining conveyor systems often require different components, sometimes leaving operators drowning in spares that they may or may not need.  All that inventory is cumbersome and expensive to maintain. Worse, in the event of a failure, it can leave your on-site team scrambling to […]

Project and plant managers in the mining industry face the ongoing challenge of keeping conveyor belts clean. Dust and rocks can cause many problems, including worker injuries, compliance issues, and shortening the conveyor’s lifespan. Primary and secondary conveyor belt cleaners are the answer to this problem. Their effective cleaning action helps maintain optimal conveyor performance. […]

Anyone loading bulk material onto a conveyor understands spillage and dust. Whatever you’re transferring gets jostled around, creating a dusty mess and a growing mound of escaped material. Had enough? Enough shoveling and cleaning? It’s high time you discover conveyor belt skirting. Skirting is a simple solution that’ll decrease parts damage and improve uptime. Let’s […]

When properly set up, the right scrapers will extend the life of your conveyor belts while reducing maintenance and cleaning. Conversely, scrapers that are badly adjusted or not suited to the material being moved will wear the belt faster, limit the lifespan of your belts and leave the area around the conveyor dirtier than it […]

Material handling operations come to a halt when a conveyor belt needs replacing. Even when scheduled, that’s expensive, but if the replacement was unplanned costs rise dramatically.  The way to minimize this cost and disruption is to maximize conveyor belt lifespan. Taking good care of belts starts with how the system is designed and extends […]

The belts that power your mining conveyor are the weakest link in your conveyor system. Despite recent advances in technology, and an estimated lifespan of anywhere from three to ten years, your belts still require ongoing maintenance. Weather, extreme temperatures, and abrasive materials can significantly shorten their lifespan and potentially cause a catastrophic failure. As […]

Multi-ply? Straight warp? Steel cord? Something else? There’s more than just these categories of mining conveyor belt types that you need to consider when comparing equipment for your applications.  Sure, material type plays a huge role in what kind of mining conveyor belt you choose since operations typically occur in more demanding environments, but other […]