VDG is the largest designer and manufacturer of high-efficiency drum motors to drive belt conveyors in the mining, aggregate and heavy equipment industries. “VDG Drum Motors provide an efficient, compact and energy-saving conveyor drive solution for belts up to 500 hp. In the COVID-19 era, cost savings and employee safety are of prime importance. Using VDG motors instead of conventional…
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MSHA Issues Safety Warning on Belt Conveyors
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that there have been eight fatalities involving belt conveyors in the mining industry since Jan. 26, 2017. Six involved miners working near moving conveyors, while two involved maintenance of an idle conveyor.
Read MoreMSHA to Hold Stakeholder Meetings
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will hold six public stakeholder meetings and a webinar on the Agency’s Request for Information (RFI) on Safety Improvement Technologies for Mobile Equipment at Surface Mines, and for Belt Conveyors at Surface and Underground Mines. The RFI was published in the Federal Register on June 26.
Read MoreNational Bulk Equipment Automated Material Conveying System
Designed specifically for fully automated handling and processing of highly abrasive, non free-flowing flake material, this self-contained bulk-material conveying system by National Bulk Equipment (NBE) ensures reliable, repeatable material supply to integrated feeders that meter material for introduction to an inline briquetter. Processed briquettes are conveyed downstream for reclamation.
Read MoreEriez Touts Service Center
Eriez 5-Star Service includes on-site and off-site repairs, maintenance, equipment rebuilds, lift magnet certification, parts and downloadable resources – all designed to improve and maintain productivity and profitability. The skilled and trained Eriez 5-Star Service team does whatever it takes to ensure customers’ equipment and systems stay online.
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