Quarries and mines lose thousands of productive hours each year due to conveyor system issues and some of the most common ones are belt misalignment, material carryback and rip events – all of which directly impact throughput, operational costs and safety. Tru-Trac’s Douglas van der Westhuizen and Guy Fitt outline some of the best-practice maintenance approaches to keeping conveyors running at peak performance in demanding conditions.  

The Metso HRC™ 8 high pressure grinding roll (HPGR), available from Pilot Crushtec, is redefining manufactured sand and aggregate production by transforming even the most difficult unsaleable materials into high quality saleable products. Offering exceptional energy efficiency, precise gradation control and low operating costs, the HRC™ 8 enables producers to reduce environmental impact while maximising profitability.

A growing trend in the mining industry has seen OEMs, EPCM contractors and mine operators turning to Weba Chute Systems to resolve process flow challenges where equipment such as screens, crushers and feeders are underperforming due to inefficient material transfer. Often overlooked in plant design, these transfer points can become hidden bottlenecks causing spillage, uneven feed, excessive wear and costly downtime - issues that Weba Chute Systems is increasingly called upon to diagnose and correct.

Conveyor monitoring is evolving from isolated alarms to integrated systems that combine robust mechanical solutions with real-time digital insights, helping mines and plants reduce downtime, extend belt life and improve energy efficiency. According to Shaun Blumberg, COO of Tru-Trac, working with a reputable OEM ensures that proven hardware and smart monitoring are combined to deliver sustainable, reliable performance.

Epiroc is launching a new and improved PowerROC T45. The new generation surface drill rig offers increased fuel efficiency and high availability. It is a welcome addition to the PowerROC family.