Whether in mining or in industrial use, conveyor belts are subjected to heavy loads in many applications. Years of stress and sharp-edged objects can leave their mark on conveyor belts. ContiTech has developed innovative electronic conveyor belt warning and inspection systems to detect damage at an early stage and to determine the state of conveyor belts. The systems meet high…
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Flexco Eases Maintenance Processes With Inspection Doors
Flexco now offers Inspection Doors in its line of Belt Conveyor Products. The Inspection Doors feature an adjustable latch, are rated to hold up in extreme temperatures, and feature silicone seals on the door and the mounting plate. Users can tailor the tightness of the door seal to suit their needs by simply making a few modifications to the adjustable…
Read MoreDust Control Technology Mounting Brackets for Use at Discharge Points
Dust Control Technology offers a family of adjustable mounting brackets for the DustBoss DB-R series of dust suppressors. Developed in direct response to customer feedback, the new bracket design is available to suit the entire range of ring sizes from 17 to 100 in., and can be installed in about an hour. The DB-R is engineered specifically for use at…
Read MoreContiTech Overcomes Limits in Vertical Conveying
The Pocketlift from the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group offers advanced continuous conveying technology for the vertical transportation of bulk materials. With lifting heights of up to 2,300 ft. and capacities of up to 6,000 tph, the Pocketlift “sets new standards in continuous vertical conveying,” according to the company. The compact structure of Pocketlift makes it an especially attractive proposition for…
Read MoreConveyor Inspection Program Reduces Costs, Improves Safety
Martin Engineering is helping conveyor users reduce operating costs and improve safety with inspection and maintenance programs designed specifically for each individual system. The company’s Walk the Belt program provides regularly scheduled reviews of belts, cleaners, tracking, chutes, dust control and other components from experienced specialists with the training and expertise to maximize productivity and reduce downtime. Featuring immediate transfer…
Read MoreSuperior Debuts New, Quick-Setup Overland Conveyor
Superior Industries Inc. launched a new overland conveyor model for dry bulk material handlers. Branded the Zipline Conveyor, the modular, pre-engineered system permits quick, tool-less installations for bulk material handlers in a variety of industries including construction aggregates, coal mining, biomass handling, industrial minerals and marine terminal applications. Unlike similar, pre-engineered overland systems, Superior engineers designed the Zipline Conveyor to accommodate standard, off-the-shelf…
Read MoreBaldor’s Dodge Hydraulic Bearings Available in Larger Sizes
Baldor Electric Co.’s Dodge Hydraulic ISAF bearing is now available with higher load ratings. The Hydraulic ISAF pillow block bearing with a patented hydraulic mount and dismount system is now available with higher capacity, 231 series spherical bearings and is interchangeable with industry standard SDAF housing dimensions. The HISAF 231 is available in bore sizes of 9-7/16-in. through 14 in.…
Read MoreConveyor Components Control Products Solve Slippage Problems
A Michigan-based sand and stone company was having a problem with slippage on a 190-ft. retractable conveyor. The top belt was slipping without warning resulting in material overflow at the transfer point between the lower and upper section of the belt causing material spillage. The operations manager decided he needed a cost-effective solution to warn operators of material build-up. A…
Read MoreSiemens Conveyor Technology for Material Handling
Siemens is offering conveyor technology for material handling to all builder, system integrator and end-users of both discrete and process manufacturing markets. An integrated drive system with Siemens motion control and drives products, along with communication protocols, is available. It spans the range of drives, motors, gear motors and automation technology, plus machine safety, power supply and circuit protection. As…
Read MoreLake Erie Launches Ground, Stacking, Radial Stacking Roller Bed Conveyors
Lake Erie Portable Screeners added three roller bed conveyors to its line of screening equipment. The company designed the new ground, stacking and radial stacking conveyors to withstand the harsh demands of processing materials in construction, landscaping and aggregate applications. They can be used with Lake Erie’s Pitbull 2300 screening plant to produce three grades of material at once. Roller…
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