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ContiTech to show new pipe conveyor at Bauma
ContiTech’s MegaPipes pipe conveyor has an external diameter of up to 900mm - double the capacities of conventional closed-trough belts. Additionally, the MegaPipes conveyor can carry crushed ore downstream of the primary crusher and bulky goods in industrial applications.
Heavy duty floating blade belt plough from Flexco
Flexco Australia has recently announced the release of the new Heavy-Duty Floating Blade Belt Plough for wide and high speed applications. It features a patent-pending fail-safe fixed frame and a unique floating blade for superior cleaning and extended blade life.
Siemens gearless drive systems commissioned at Antapaccay
Siemens recently commissioned a gearless belt conveyor system at Xstrata’s Antapaccay copper mine in Peru – the company’s first large scale installation outside of Germany. Siemens also supplied electrical equipment for three grinding mills at the mine, all of which run off gearless drive systems.
Packing line management system for Constab
Italian manufacturer of filling, closing and palletising systems, Concetti has supplied a bag filling line with integrated Scada system to plastic masterbatch company Constab at the latter’s Rüthen plant in Germany.
Asciano’s bulk businesses post strong results
Asciano reported strong profit growth, up 74% in the first half. Bulk divisions PN Coal and Bulk Ports were the star performers. However, the coal division will have to overcome significant hurdles to build on its successful entrance into the Queensland market.
Vancouver coal terminal recovers from bulk carrier-bashing
Exports were halted at North America’s busiest coal terminal, Westshore, south of Vancouver, when a conveyor system was smashed by a bulk carrier during docking.
Kinder achieves external certification
Conveyor components supplier, Kinder & Co was awarded the prestigious AS and ISO standards certifications from Bureau Veritas in December 2012.
Expanding Azmeb re-jigs marketing
Since its acquisition in May 2012 by transport industry entity Maxitrans, Azmeb Bulk Transfer Systems has grown briskly.
IronClad reveals plans to contain its export costs
Bourgeoning South Australian magnetite exporter IronClad Mining has completed trials of what it calls a “world first” containerised transhipping system for its developing Wilcherry Hill mine on the Yorke Peninsula.
Rail access causing controversy
Heavy haul rail is revealing itself as a top priority for bulk exporters, as evidenced by recent ructions in coal and iron ore over rail access. While Rio Tinto celebrates its win over Fortescue, Xstrata is bemoaning its plight in Queensland at the hands of Aurizon.
Springtime in Germany beckons
Bulkies with a yearning for a European spring sojourn have two major exhibitions to build their calendars around: Bauma, from April 15-21 in Munich, and Powtech, in Nuremberg, from April 23-25.
CDE fines recovery plant for Boral’s quartzite quarry
Targeting improvements to rates of material recovery and water consumption, quarry operator Boral recently invested in a fines recovery plant from Ireland-based washing equipment maker, CDE Global.
Darwin Port boosts its case for minerals exporters
Highlighting its potential value to the Northern Territory’s bourgeoning resources scene, Darwin Port has recently signed agreements with two junior exploration companies to use the Port’s East Arm Wharf multi-user berth.
Esperance Port to expand for emerging iron ore exports
The West Australian Government will sound out private sector development proponents for a multi-user iron ore export facility at the Port of Esperance.
PN Coal’s NSW workers extend strike
NSW’s coal industry will be hit by a second 24hr strike, shutting down PN Coal’s Pacific National operations across the Hunter Valley and Illawarra coal chains in a 48hr rolling stoppage.
Bowen Basin flooding severs rail to Gladstone Port
The Blackwater and Moura lines, which feed the port of Gladstone, were damaged by floodwaters that rose after falls of up to 400mm of rain across the region.
Kason’s Vibroscreen Double-Deck Screener
Kason’s new 1016mm diameter sanitary Vibroscreen separator with clean-in-place system removes oversize and undersize particles from on-size chemicals, minerals, plastics, foods, dairy products, pharmaceuticals and other bulk materials.
Munson releases high temperature, high intensity blender
Munson Machinery’s new HM-165-AR high temperature, high intensity continuous blender mixes asphalt, paints, resins, adhesives and other abrasive, sticky or tacky compounds, slurries, emulsions and pastes that require high heat to maintain consistency.
SEW’s motor and drive training program kicks off
Global manufacturer of mechanical power transmission systems and motor control electronics, SEW-Eurodrive, has released an updated schedule for its Australia-wide motor and drive technology training program, DriveAcademy.
Novel slurry supply chain for Royal’s Razorback project
Australian magnetite hopeful Royal Resources is planning a novel bulk handling operation to reduce process and handling costs for its $2.2bn Razorback project, located 240km north east of Adelaide.
