ASGCO said its newest belt lifter model is designed to safely raise conveyor belts ranging from 48 to 72 inches. Built with rugged durability and precision engineering, the new release provides maintenance teams with a dependable solution for safer belt service and component replacement on larger conveyor systems. Engineered for strength and stability, the unit accommodates a minimum stringer width…
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From underground coal mines in 1980s Germany to some of the world’s highest-altitude conveyor systems in the deserts of South America today, gearless drive technology is transforming how mining operations move material. by Jonathan Rowland “Gearless drive systems were first used in various industrial applications long before they were considered a viable alternative to conventional conveyor drive concepts with gearboxes,”…
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What’s driven the last 25 years in conveyors? What will advance the next 25 years? NAM asked an expert – Scott Gulan, Superior Industries’ director of business development, for his input. A strong infrastructure is often judged by the presence, power and efficiency of its conveyor line. Along the way, technology has evolved alongside conveyor widths, yields and speeds, as…
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by David Almanza Conveyors are complex systems critical to the success of mining operations when it comes to moving everything from machines to materials. While industrial belting might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of innovation, advancements in conveyor belts continue to drive gains in productivity, efficiency and safety for mines. To minimize conveyor…
Read MoreBEUMER Group has announced the acquisition of the FAM Group, a supplier of conveyor systems and loading technology. FAM is headquartered in Magdeburg, Germany, and is an internationally operating, medium-sized group with 750 employees. FAM plans, designs and manufactures turnkey plants and systems for mining, extracting, loading and storing minerals, raw materials and goods. In addition to expanding BEUMER’s portfolio,…
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