Transfer points are where wear, impact, spillage, and carryback all converge. Getting them right is essential, but that can be more complicated than most operations realize. by Jonathan Rowland Imagine we are standing at a transfer point. It is here that the full complexity of bulk materials handling asserts itself. Impact loads stress the belt. Turbulent material streams push against…
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Flexco recently announced the launch of the Enclosed Skirting 2.0, its next-generation skirting system designed to seal load zones, contain dust and spillage, and enable safe, efficient maintenance from outside the chute. “Load zones that leak dust and spillage create a cascade of problems for plant managers, ranging from messy cleanups and accelerated belt wear to compliance risks and crews…
Read MoreFinal preparations are taking shape for the third annual West Virginia Coal Show, scheduled for March 31-April 1 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in Charleston, W.Va. Check out more of the exhibitors planning to attend the event – now just weeks away. Carlson Software 507Carlson Software, established in 1983, is a privately owned technology and software solutions provider…
Read MoreConveyor system supplier Flexco has named Chip Winiarski as executive vice president and chief commercial officer as part of a realignment of its senior leadership. In this role, Winiarski will lead a comprehensive realignment of the company’s sales regions, with sales, sales support, and customer experience resources consolidated under his leadership. Additionally, effective immediately, Keith Staninger has been named EVP…
Read MoreFlexco recently added a new product, the Polyurethane Canoe Liner, to its line of conveyor protection solutions. Designed for placement in a conveyor skirtboard system, the Polyurethane Canoe Liner immediately provides superior impact protection, absorbing material loads and preventing structural damage while creating a more efficient and cost-effective conveyor operation. It can be installed fast and is field-ready for the…
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Flexco recently announced the addition of the 900 Series Belt Cutter/Skiver to its line of heavy-duty belt maintenance tools. By combining the capabilities of the 900 Cutter and the XP Single Blade Skiver, heavy-duty maintenance teams can more easily cut and skive belts for their facilities’ conveyor systems. “Going into product development, our goal was to create a safer and…
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Flexco recently announced the addition of the Flextreme PXT Secondary Belt Cleaner Cushion to its line of belt conveyor products. Specifically designed for extreme heavy-duty mining applications, the manufacturer noted, the PXT helps convey larger material tonnages at higher speeds, all while keeping belt conveyor systems clean. “We’re excited to bring this breakthrough technology to our worldwide customers who are…
Read MoreFlexco has added the Belt Support Bar (BSB) to its line of heavy-duty belt support system tools. Featuring the company’s standard purple paint, the new release can immediately create a better seal once installed onto a facility’s conveyor belt and can mitigate the release of dust while creating a more efficient, safer belt conveying process. Flexco Product Manager Kevin Fales…
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Flexco recently added the DRX 4500 to its line of impact beds and skirting systems. By utilizing Velocity Reduction Technology, this new model gives heavy-duty belt conveyor systems the ability to withstand impact energy from 1500 to 4500 lb.-ft. (200 to 600 kg/m). “The DRX 4500 is set to make a major impact on our partners in the heavy-duty mining…
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Conveyer technology group Flexco is putting a spotlight at MINExpo on its newest product, the Flexco Elevate Belt Conveyor Intelligence system. A real-time belt cleaner monitoring system that harnesses the power of predictive analytics so mining operations can remotely gather critical insights that optimize belt conveyor productivity and heighten operational efficiencies, the new release will be on display with an…
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