Across the mining industry, a notable trend has emerged where original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractors and mine operators are increasingly calling on Weba Chute Systems to assist in resolving process flow issues that impact plant performance. These challenges typically arise when new or existing screens, crushers or feeders underperform due to inefficient material transfer between stages in the processing circuit.

Conveyor systems are the backbone of material handling in mines, quarries and bulk processing plants. They move massive volumes of material across long distances and through complex circuits, linking each stage of production. When they operate reliably, they underpin productivity. When they falter, the knock-on effects can halt operations and drive up costs within minutes. Issues such as spillage, carryback, misalignment, premature belt wear and safety incidents can escalate quickly and recovering from them is seldom straightforward.

As the industrial sector undergoes rapid digital transformation, conveyor systems - once regarded as passive infrastructure - are emerging as intelligent data sources. Shaun Blumberg, COO of Tru-Trac, notes that at the centre of this shift is the belt scale.

By R. Todd Swinderman, President Emeritus/Martin Engineering

The hours spent training production and maintenance teams can lead to variable results.  They might just tick the boxes without providing a return on investment.  Or they can enhance safety, foster team building, and develop a deep understanding of the equipment that boosts efficiency and uptime. 

Tru-Trac, a proudly South African manufacturer of conveyor solutions, has been awarded Exporter of the Year 2025 by the South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC), recognising the company’s engineering excellence, product innovation and strong performance in global markets.