Adjusting tension in a drive belt can be a lot like tuning strings on a guitar. That is given the right tools are at hand to provide correct tension readings on the belt, and accurate calculations to determine the tensioning parameters.
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Cutting installation time by half, defeating dust
The nature of operating environments presents a number of fire hazards. The dangerous nature of quarrying materials, the heavy equipment and vehicles used on-site and the remote location of many sites mean extra vigilance is required to help prevent and prepare for a fire.
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Solid spherical roller bearing exceeds expectations in sand washing application
A spherical roller bearing solid-block housed unit has played an integral role in solving a constant bearing problem on the tail drum of the main conveyor in a Queensland sand washing operation.
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Dynamic engineering geared at productivity, safety
For many quarrying – and indeed materials handling – operations, conveyors are vital to the efficient and timely delivery of aggregates. As Neil Kinder and Cameron Portelli explain, the right selection of conveyor components and products can make all the difference for profitability and productivity.
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Skirting system helps to defeat dust in extractive operation
Fenner Dunlop has successfully installed an enclosed skirting system in a bid to reduce copious dust emissions and spillage on its conveyor belt system.
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