Category Archives: Conveyor Structure

Reducer gearings or gearboxes are the unsung heroes of conveyor operations, turning raw engine power into the right combination of speed and torque to keep your belt rolling day in and day out. In this article, we take a closer look at choosing the right speed reducer gearbox for your conveyor and conveying operation. More […]

Inclined coal conveyors are a proven solution for moving material out of deep underground mines or up slopes during overland transportation. In many cases, they also offer a more cost-effective solution than heavy haul truck fleets. Although operational costs are often far lower than the alternative, conveyors do involve higher up-front installation costs. In this […]

A pulley is always a pulley, right?   Unfortunately not. Very similar mining conveyor systems often require different components, sometimes leaving operators drowning in spares that they may or may not need.  All that inventory is cumbersome and expensive to maintain. Worse, in the event of a failure, it can leave your on-site team scrambling to […]

The debate of whether to use a fleet of trucks or overland conveyors to move millions of tons of aggregate is not a new one.  On the one hand, supporters of trucks say they are much cheaper than custom conveyor systems. However, when considering total long-term expenses, the advantages of an overland conveyor system justify […]

Stacker conveyors play a crucial role in streamlining bulk material handling processes across a wide range of industries. However, understanding the cost of a new stacker conveyor can be complex, given the myriad of factors that go into their design and manufacturing. Read on to learn more as we dissect the many elements that contribute […]

While inspecting or repairing conveyor idlers you might notice the roller surfaces have become shiny. This happens when there’s a slip between belt and roller and it’s a sign the rollers are misaligned. Even a small degree of misalignment increases belt load and leads to higher power consumption at the drive motor. It can also […]

Conveyors serve a variety of different purposes, whether they’re located in the warehouse, in the mine, in a facility or quarry. You already know that the type of conveyor you select should be contingent on the location it’s set to be installed in as well as the product it’s designed to move. However, when it […]

Like how the chassis of an automobile helps offer ruggedness, durability and smooth driving, the structure of a conveyor largely performs a similar role. It doesn’t matter what industries your conveyor is servicing – from sand and gravel to silver, salt, trona, potash, copper or coal – the structure is important and cannot be taken […]

West River recently added both conveyor belt and structure to their conveyor equipment packages. In years past, West River has supplied only terminal group packages that include drives, take-up units, tail sections, discharge/transfer stations and belt starters. As the need has risen for customers to have a one-stop-shop, West River has worked diligently over the […]