Flexco

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. 

Flexco shares four tips on the issues with conveyor spillage, the causes, and how to mitigate the problem using effective skirting systems.

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

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.

Read how Flexco helped this mine eradicate the need for a 12-hour shutdown every single week, by installing an impact bed.

Flexco’s universal lightweight pole, CoreTech rollers and Flex-Lifter all share the sentiment of being safe and viable options for conveying applications.

Flexco suggests three things that mine operators should look out for when selecting the right supplier and pulley-lagging product for its intended application.

Port Kembla coal terminal has worked with Flexco to improve safety, operating and environmental performance and reliability of the belt cleaning systems at its operations in New South Wales.

The Australian Mining Prospect Awards Flexco Safety Advocate of the Year Award recognises an individual that is committed to ensuring safety – either for an individual site or company, or for the mining industry as a whole.

Tungsten carbide tips used in conveyor belt cleaning systems are one of the best materials to create a long-term cleaning option for conveyors. Flexco explains how to find the perfect balance between durability and usability when manufacturing its tungsten carbide tips for hard rock mines.

With mining impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, Fenner Dunlop and Flexco emphasise the importance of having Australian-based manufacturers and suppliers during a crisis.

Conveyor Manufacturers Australia has designed a modular, relocatable and reusable surface conveyor system using general shipping containers.

For 16 years, the Prospect Awards have signified why Australia is home to some of the brightest companies and individuals that are driving the mining industry forward.

The Australian Mining Prospect Awards enters its 17th year doing what it does best: giving credit where credit is due.

The winners of the 2019 Australian Mining Prospect Awards have been announced at Moda Events in Brisbane.

Australian Mining is proud to announce the nominations for next month’s Prospect Awards in Brisbane.

The conveyor experts at Flexco have developed a Universal lightweight cleaner pole that is delivering much-needed relief for maintenance workers at mine operations.

Conveyor experts Jason Coe and Adam Wright from Flexco sit down with Australian Mining Editor Ben Creagh to discuss common conveyor belt issues and how to prevent them.

Mechanical belt fasteners offer a quick and easy fix for damaged conveyor belts but it is important to ensure they are matched with the correct belt cleaner selection.

The 2019 Australian Mining Prospect Awards, the annual event celebrating the mining industry’s top talent, is accepting nominations for each category until August 9.