Bulk conveyor component manufacturer Tru-Trac said its holistic conveyor system audits allow mining operations to identify common issues early on and get actionable insights to keep their conveyor belt systems running smoothly.
“Tru-Trac’s conveyor system audits are holistic in their approach, going well beyond the surface-level checks provided by traditional conveyor ‘inspections’ and ‘surveys’,” said AJ van Eyssen, field service manager at Tru-Trac.
“The audits entail a broader more comprehensive assessment of a conveyor system, encompassing not just the evaluation of potential problems but also the root causes of the issues at hand as well as the provision of recommendations to get to the bottom of the identified issues.”
Using the company’s proprietary digital Conveyor Audit reporting system, Tru-Trac’s technicians can send real-time feedback to customers via email. The innovative digital system provides comprehensive insights into the condition and performance of each component in the system, accompanied by photos showing areas of concern, required maintenance and recommendations on how to optimize the entire conveyor system.
This is complemented by the recent integration of the Tru-Trac Rip Prevent+ system, an advanced monitoring technology that analyses data from the conveyor belt using artificial intelligence (AI)-based models and algorithms.
Furthermore, the OEM debuted an intelligent belt scale at bauma earlier this year. The system integrates AI-driven continuous calibration checking and real-time load cell monitoring for the accurate measurement and detection of tonnes per hour, as well as advanced conveyor belt monitoring by integrating AI-driven analytics with traditional belt scales.