The model DB from Conveyor Components Company is a cable-operated damaged belt detector that looks for punctures, tears or protrusions through the conveyor belt and provides a means of automatic shutdown to limit the amount of damage to the conveyor belt.
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Conveyor Components Co. Helps Stop Plugged Chutes
Conveyor Components Co.’s Model DLC is a flush mount, pressure activated, diaphragm style level control and plugged chute detector. The unit is available with either a heavy duty rubber diaphragm or a 302 stainless steel diaphragm.
Read MoreReceive Actionable Intelligence With Trimble Insight
Trimble Insight draws data from Trimble Loadrite loader, excavator, haul truck and conveyor belt scale sensors into centralized cloud storage. Using administrator customization for machine names, geofenced load/dump and stockpile locations, Insight calculates production metrics. The Scheduler aligns the production data according to your shifts and modes, notifications identify issues and then dashboards present actionable insights.
Read MoreFenner Dunlop Launches BIRDSi Web Application
Fenner Dunlop Americas has enhanced its conveyor monitoring services with BIRDSi, a digital tool that gives conveyor operators real-time, remote access to their belt performance. BIRDSi is powered by Fenner Dunlop’s proprietary EagleEye sensing system that has been successfully monitoring steel cord conveyors for the last several years. EagleEye is a permanent device affixed to conveyor belts that continuously captures…
Read MoreABB Launches Condition-Monitoring Digital Service for Conveyor Belts
ABB has launched ABB Ability Condition Monitoring for belts, an advanced digital service to enable mine operators to track speed, misalignment, damage, thickness and wear, slippage, and temperature of conveyor belts in real time, and therefore anticipate maintenance, avoid unplanned downtime and improve belt reliability and lifetime.
Read MoreMcCloskey Unveils Impact Crusher
McCloskey International unveiled the I4C, the latest entry into McCloskey’s impact crusher line. In a class of its own, it brings the power and productivity of an 1,125-mm (44.3-in.) impactor to a compact footprint for maximum maneuverability. Taking the original impact crusher design and transforming it into a heavy-duty compact product that is even more flexible and productive, the new…
Read MoreFlexco, MLT Establish Strategic Partnership
Flexco and MLT Minet Lacing Technology announced that they have signed an agreement in which Flexco will be the exclusive source for MLT products in the United States, Canada and Mexico. As part of the agreement, MLT will continue to manufacture the products for North America as Flexco integrates MLT North American business into its organization.
Read MoreASGCO Debuts Conveyor Belt Clamp
ASGCO unveiled an additional new product to its line of Safe-Guard safety conveyor products. Designed to secure the conveyor belt for safe repair, the BC3 (3 ton) Safe-Grip Conveyor Belt Clamps were created for maximum grip.
Read MoreMSHA Announces Powered Haulage Fatality
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on July 29, a miner at a sand and gravel operation in Wright, Mo., was injured when his arm became entangled in a stacker conveyor belt. The victim was airlifted to a trauma center where he passed away a week later.
Read MoreRema Tip Top to Consolidate Global Conveyor Belt Business
Rema Tip Top is one of the world’s major suppliers of conveyor belts with a total of five plants in South Africa, France, Poland and China. “Until now, all our brands have operated separately by market. By moving closer together and better taking advantage of the synergies in our company, we will be able to considerably increase our market share,”…
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