Category Archives: Parts

For any mining operation, conveyor systems are critical, especially when it comes to handling materials in corrosive environments. In Louisiana, one of our longstanding customers operates an underground conveyor system that conveys salt—a material that is exceptionally harsh on traditional steel rollers due to its corrosive properties. Seeking an alternative to the high-maintenance, corrosion-prone steel […]

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 […]

When properly set up, the right scrapers will extend the life of your conveyor belts while reducing maintenance and cleaning. Conversely, scrapers that are badly adjusted or not suited to the material being moved will wear the belt faster, limit the lifespan of your belts and leave the area around the conveyor dirtier than it […]

Your thermostat and your doorbell are probably Smart, so why isn’t the same technology at work in your mining operations? “Smart” means equipping machines and devices with sensors and means of communicating, but that’s just the start. Data needs to be acted on, and Smart technology has a role to play there too. Deploying Smart […]

Mining conveyors are a marvel of modern engineering. They’re built tough to withstand the rigors of moving thousands of tons of rock, sand, gravel, and aggregate to their final destination. However, like all complex machinery, mining conveyors require ongoing maintenance to help ensure peak performance while reducing downtime as much as possible. Maintenance for mining […]

Any type of conveyor needs a variety of major and niche components to operate efficiently at peak performance. One of the more important niche components of the overall conveyor structure is the shaft mount reducer. Here we’ll take a closer look at the functionality of shaft mount reducers, why they’re important to the workings of […]

Conveyor backstops protect inclined conveyors from gravity, notably when it comes to accelerated reverse runway. Backstops are safety mechanisms that stop product rollback on a stopped conveyor or drive failure. This is particularly important on fully loaded belt, as accelerated material will spill and create substantial liabilities or catastrophic damage to critical conveyor components. Essentially, […]

Whether your conveyor is working to transport sand, gravel, wood, paper, gold or sugar, it’s crucial that you can rely on it to work effectively. There are numerous moving parts that enable your conveyor to perform reliably and efficiently, transporting product over considerable distances. Some of the most important components that you’ll want to ensure […]

When it comes to ensuring that conveyors are working effectively and efficiently, there are many moving parts that need to be working in sync. A fluid coupling is a key component. Specifically, fluid couplings are hydrodynamic devices that work to transmit rotating mechanical energy between the likes of axes or drive shafts. They serve several […]

We are excited and proud to have recently met requirements to receive an ISO 9001:2015 certification on September 20, 2018 from Intertek. The certification is applicable to the Design, Manufacture, Rebuild and Distribute Conveyor Equipment and Parts. We had several reasons to pursue the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification: The ISO 9001:2015 is based on seven quality management principles […]