Fixing belt mistracking problems

Belt mistracking occurs when the conveyor belt is no longer aligned in its original or recommended position on the conveyor structure. This causes the edge of the conveyor belt to rub against surrounding components and structure and become damaged. In this article, DYNA Engineering’s general manager, Thomas Greaves, explains how mistracking belts can now be corrected simply and economically, improving productivity by reducing unscheduled stoppages and maintenance costs.
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HDPE continues to replace steel

Traditional steel mesh panels - used in the manufacture of Under Conveyor Guards and found on conveying systems at many mining and bulk materials handling sites - are likely to become another victim of the growing trend to be replaced by HDPE.
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More pink for the Pilbara

Around 660 square metres of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conveyor guards for three conveyors have been produced and installed at a major iron ore operation in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
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HDPE has advantages over steel

The case for switching from traditional steel to HDPE (high-density polyethylene) for the manufacture of conveyor guards is not just confined to better safety. There are significant environmental sustainability advantages and reduced maintenance costs as well. So it’s no surprise that HDPE is fast replacing steel at many mine sites.
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