Heavy-duty conveyor system essentials eLearning course
Flexco Essentials™ is a brand new six-part online course that focuses on the essentials of the heavy-duty conveyor system.
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Aggregate operation avoids safety fines with a new belt cleaner
Maintaining a clean belt is one of the most important factors in the overall efficiency, profitability, and safety of a conveyor operation. A new belt cleaner has been brought to the market that is proving to provide excellent cleaning efficiency and allowing maintenance crews to spend time on other proactive tasks other than cleaning-up carryback.
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Why you should (and shouldn’t) be skiving your belts
When it comes time for conveyor belt repair, the most important part of the process is often the most overlooked – skiving. A skived belt can help you achieve a lower mechanical fastener profile, but there are certainly times when skiving is not recommended. This article uncovers why you should and shouldn’t be skiving your belt.
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Belt cleaner monitoring technology trial prevents a $37,000 belt replacement
Being able to detect a problem on a conveyor belt from the seat of a desk is now the reality for mining operations across Australia because of a new digital monitoring technology available for belt conveyor
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A premium quality staple system for mining
It’s not uncommon to think if the fasteners are holding the belt together and the material is moving along, the splice is just fine.
However, most of all conveyor belt failures are due to improper splicing,
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Long-awaited 2021 Prospect Awards winners announced
Roy Hill has taken home Australian Mine of the Year at the 2021 Prospect Awards after the awards night took place in Brisbane on Thursday.
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Webinar: Flexco Elevate digitally transforms conveyor productivity
Austmine will host Flexco Elevate - a Flexco subsidiary for belt conveyor technology - at a webinar on Monday, February 28, to discuss the benefits of optimised conveyor equipment.
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Prospect Awards finalists exhibit mining’s best
Finalists for the 2021 Australian Mining Prospect Awards are now locked in with the top mines, as well as the best and brightest in safety, minerals processing and more on show.
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QME receives strong support from major suppliers
Do not miss this opportunity to participate in this much anticipated event where the industry will converge in Mackay on July 19-21, 2022.
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Selecting the right rollers for your belt conveyor system
Flexco continues its series on rollers for conveyor belt systems with an explanation of how to choose the right product for your application by considering longevity, weight, power, noise and corrosion.
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Defeat downtime with CoreTech nylon rollers
Learn how a high production mine in NSW reduced roller failure, decreased downtime and increased productivity with CoreTech Nylon Rollers
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Three tools to make belt conveyor maintenance quicker and safer
Flexco Australia is seeking to improve safety education and to limit every opportunity that could put workers' safety at risk, in turn severely affecting productivity.
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Flexco saves coal mine with rivet hinged fastening system
A coal mine in Queensland's Bowen Basin was losing precious time with a mechanical fastening system, so, Flexco suggested a simple way to save the day.
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Thinking outside the box
Flexco Australia’s custom-engineered washbox solution has been the go-to for a Western Australian iron ore miner looking to reduce spillage and downtime.
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Urethane blades and conveyor belt benefits: Flexco
Flexco has received an influx of questions asking for the ins and outs of urethane blades and has answered the call with a comprehensive rundown.
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Flexco polyurethane skirting solves iron ore issues
Flexco has used a polyurethane skirting to solve the issues of a major iron ore miner as it looked to optimise its conveyors for less downtime and more productivity.
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Combatting belt conveyor spillage: How to maintain load zones and minimise downtime
Flexco shares four tips on the issues with conveyor spillage, the causes, and how to mitigate the problem using effective skirting systems.
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Flexco Washbox says goodbye to carryback, spillage and downtime
Located in one of the biggest iron ore hubs in the world, a mine site with belts running 24/7 was experiencing severe maintenance clean-up costs and associated labour time
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Choosing polyurethane or ceramic lagging for your belt conveyor system
With polyurethane lagging growing rapidly in popularity, Flexco decided to take a deep dive into the pros and cons of polyurethane and full ceramic lagging.
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Severe tonnages no match for heavy-duty impact beds
Read how Flexco helped this mine eradicate the need for a 12-hour shutdown every single week, by installing an impact bed.
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