Conveyors are the unsung heroes of material handling, forming the backbone of efficiency in industries ranging from manufacturing to mining. These mechanical systems are designed to transport materials, products, or goods with minimal human effort along a fixed path. While the basic principle is simple, the variety of conveyor types is vast, each engineered for specific materials, loads, environments, and purposes.
Below are some of them:
Conventional Belt Conveyor-This is the most widely used type of conveyor. It can transport up to 1000 tons of ore per hour.
Cable Belt Conveyor-Cable Belt is a unique conveyor design that is well suited for long distance conveyor applications where vertical and horizontal curves are required. The design differs to that of conventional conveyor designs. The conveyor belt is supported by two endless wire rope cables, one on each side of the belt, in lieu of idlers. The belt has almost no tension induced as it simply “goes along for the ride”.
Pipe Conveyor – The Pipe Conveyor is an enclosed curve going transportation system for all kinds of bulk materials. At the loading and discharging points, the conveyor system is identical with open troughed conveyors(Ago, 2017).
Diesel Locomotive-It is powered by a diesel and was widely used in the mining before the conveyor and trucks became popular and took over the industry.
Electric Locomotive– It is powered by an electric which also runs in the top of rail roads.
Reference:
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Ago, J. #science • 8 Y. (2017, December 16). Different types of Mining Transportation. Steemit. https://steemit.com/science/@jonelq/different-types-of-mining-transportation
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Discover Mining Safety Rules and Regulations. (2024, May 24). SafetyCulture. https://safetyculture.com/topics/mining-safety/mining-safety-rules-and-regulations/
