INNOVATION
INNOVATION
Total belt solutions for absolute reliability
Becker Mining South Africa has developed a total belt management system , that ensures absolute reliability and optimum safety of conveyor belts used in surface and underground mining .
Becker Mining South Africa has developed a total belt management system package , that ensures absolute reliability and optimum safety of conveyor belts used in surface and underground mining . Becker Mining ’ s new belt management solutions encompass a range of advanced Becker systems , that are known for dependable performance and extended service life in demanding mining conditions .
“ This comprehensive belt package includes motor protection , multiple communication platforms , gas and fieldbus monitoring , surveillance , belt monitoring and rip detection systems . Other options include Pull Key , flameproof and non-flameproof motor drives , as well as dust suppression and distributed sensing systems ,” explains Rick Jacobs , Senior General Manager ( SGM ) for Consumables , Becker Mining South Africa .
“ An important advantage of our modular design is customers are able to select which systems are necessary for each installation and as requirements change , systems can be easily modified and upgraded .
“ The highly experienced Becker Mining design and production team is committed to ensuring the efficient performance of every conveyor belt system and providing optimum safety for every worker . This is achieved by using the latest technologies and advanced materials when designing and manufacturing its products and systems . Each component in the belt solutions system is manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards .”
The company ’ s Smartcom ® leaky feeder system ensures clear and reliable communications underground , at all times . A radiating cable is installed underground along areas or sections where communication is required , with a range of frequency choices , such as VHF , UHF and various advanced LTE frequency spectrum options . This system has advanced technological features for reliability , flexibility and low maintenance requirements , offering multiple simultaneous voice and data radio channels , with low intermodulation noise levels .
The Becker WRAP ( Wireless Router Access Point ) provides a high-speed backbone for wireless VoIP , seamless roaming of devices , advanced vehicular dispatch systems , process automation , as well as any device that can utilise a wireless , serial or fibre backbone .
This system does not limit usage to a single technology , but encompasses migration and integration of many technologies . The Intrinsically Safe ( IS ) WRAP unit has a small form factor , weighing less than 5 kg , which ensures ease of installation and maintenance .
Becker Mining has made a substantial investment in researching and testing underground Wi-Fi systems to overcome the problems associated with conventional Wi-Fi systems in arduous underground conditions . The company ’ s advanced Wi-Fi wireless communication options are installed along the conveyor belt .
A critical feature of this advanced system is the IS design , which enables safe use in harsh and potentially explosive mining conditions . What ’ s important about Becker ’ s systems – each of which can be customised to exact requirements - is that each product can be installed as a single stand-alone system , or it can be
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