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Launching the Australian Conveyor Research Association — by Australian Bulk Handling Review — last modified Jul 20, 2010 04:46 PM

Although David Beckley has officially retired he now plans to establish a Conveyor Research Association that will be a ‘not for profit’ association of individuals and corporations dedicated to increasing reliability and reducing operating costs on high-capacity belt conveyor systems. In this question and answer interview David talks to ABHR editor Charles Macdonald about his plans for the Association.

Belt conveyor risk analysis (BCRA) — by By Larry J. Goldbeck*, Martin Engineering — last modified Jul 23, 2010 10:59 AM

“Belt conveyor” n. an endless band for transferring motion, as with pulleys or conveying. “Risk” n. the chance of injury, damage, or loss.–vt. 1. to expose to risk/to risk one’s life. 2. to incur the risk of/ to risk a war. “Analysis” n. 1. A breaking up of a whole into its parts to find out their nature, 2. A statement of the results of this.

ContiTech to buy Metso plant — by Australian Bulk Handling Review — last modified Jul 23, 2010 11:26 AM

 

Mesa A stacker delivered in record time — by Australian Bulk Handling Review — last modified Jul 23, 2010 11:38 AM

Design and delivery of the 50-metre high iron ore stacker for Rio Tinto’s Mesa A Mine development project took just 16 months, with major structural lifts taking only two weeks – a considerable feat, given the size and complexity of the stacker.

Conference marks Alan Roberts’s 80th birthday — by Australian Bulk Handling Review — last modified Jul 23, 2010 11:40 AM

The University of Newcastle marked the birthday of Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts – the doyen of Australian bulk handling academics – with a specially invited conference in April.

Belt rip prevention and detection — by By Alex Harrison *, CPEng, FIEAust. — last modified Jul 23, 2010 11:42 AM

The severity of conveyor belt longitudinal rips can be minimized by a dual approach involving both conveyor system design improvement and belt rip detection. Rip detection systems supplied by the belt manufacturer usually consist of embedded loops or other implanted devices. The application of rip detection loops is discussed in relation to alternative methods for lowering belt rip. In some cases, instruments do not detect a belt rip and so the risk of expensive belt failure always exists. Belt rip management may also involve modification to mechanical components along the flow path, specifically the shape of the hoppers and chutes in relation to elongated tramp objects.