In bulk materials handling operations, conveyor belt misalignment remains one of the most persistent causes of unplanned downtime, excessive maintenance and premature equipment wear. According to Weba Chute Systems, correctly engineered chute systems are playing an increasingly important role in addressing this challenge at source.

A shift towards structured service level agreements (SLAs) is redefining how conveyor systems are managed with moving operators away from a cycle of breakdown and repair towards proactive performance optimisation.

The global leader in bulk material handling solutions, Martin Engineering, has announced the acquisition of ConveyorTech (CVT) of Australia, expanding its worldwide portfolio of conveyor belt cleaners and components.

By Keletso Mabula, Sales Engineer for Belt Cleaners at MATO Products, a member of the Multotec Group

Conveyor systems are the backbone of efficient materials handling in mining and mineral processing operations.

As mining operations place increasing pressure on plant throughput, equipment longevity and environmental control, transfer point design is becoming a far more strategic component of materials handling systems.