Two miners were killed by a burning conveyor belt in a West Virginian coal mine in January 2006. This tragic incident has raised the question, why the United States of America still have much weaker safety requirements on conveyor belts than other countries. In December 2007 the Final Report of the Technical Study Panel recommended the use of fireproof conveyor belts similar to the international standard.
Have you heard of conveyor belts that negotiate 3D curves? Pipe conveyor belts are getting increasingly interesting, but you must ascertain a reliable manufacturer.
Wonder why your conveyor belt is wearing out too fast?
You treat your belt well but want to do something more? Read about monitoring possibilities.
What are the rubber covers of your conveyor belt made of?
Dear Guest,
The intention of this site is to provide practical information about heavy duty conveyor belts with tensile members made of textile or steel, that normally is not found on commercial web sites.
The Conveyor Belt Guide is permanently growing and you will find certain chapters not being finished yet.
You are kindly encouraged to send your comments or questions.
With your support this guide will become better for the benefit of all who are working with this great product.
One of Thailand's top mining and conveyor belt experts, Mr. Chartchai Suwaphan, has passed away on 15th November 2008.
