Category Archives: Terminal Equipment

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 […]

If your bulk material handling operation is struggling with dust, the transfer chutes you’re using might be part of the problem. West River Conveyors engineers transfer chutes for bulk materials ranging from coal and potash to ore, salt, and fly ash. These are designed and built for durability, reliability, and safety, and dust control is […]

Shaft alignment takes on critical importance when you’re dealing with high horsepower motors. The least amount of angular misalignment or lateral displacement will lead to vibration, accelerated wear, and possibly even a catastrophic failure. This is a particular issue with the heavy-duty conveyors used in mining, quarrying, and other aggregate transport applications. These conveyors carry […]

Conveyor transfer chute problems are often expensive. Close attention in the design phase can prevent or at least minimize them.  Consider for example a chute that keeps blocking. Each time it happens material handling operations come to a halt and product spills. There is disruption and waste, both of which could be avoided with a […]

Dust and work sites aren’t a good marriage, as dust can cause a variety of health issues for workers, safety issues on job sites and mechanical issues. It’s a big part of the reason why conveyor dust control should be a point of emphasis on work sites, especially in mines and quarries where dust is […]

Everything has a shelf life, even the equipment that’s built tough and designed to last. And, this principle certainly applies to conveyor systems. Think about what your conveyor goes through, especially if it’s operating in a mine or quarry. There’s dust, heavy loads, impact forces, and a multitude of various parts and components that are […]