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Continental announced the expansion of its manufacturing plant in Ponta Grossa , Brazil to accommodate the production of heavy-duty steel cord conveyor belts
accommodate the production of heavy-duty steel cord conveyor belts . The Ponta Grossa plant is now the second location from Continental ’ s group sector ContiTech to manufacture belts rated up to ST10000 , which is considered the world ’ s strongest belt rating , made to withstand extreme conditions .
“ With the expansion of our plant ’ s capacity in Ponta Grossa , we are raising the standards in the production of the world ’ s most durable belts ,” said Andreas Gerstenberger , Head of Business Area Industrial Solutions Americas at Continental ’ s group sector ContiTech . “ Our goal is to double or even triple our production over the next few years , and by producing heavy duty steel cord conveyor belts in Brazil , we ’ ll be able to shorten product shipping timelines and better meet the needs of our customers in South America , the world ’ s largest regional market for heavy steel cord belts .”
As announced , Continental ’ s investment to expand the production of heavy-duty steel cord conveyor belts will allow the business to better address the demand from local and international markets . The expansion includes production lines featuring advanced new rubber mixing , rubber blanket calendaring , vulcanisation , and inspection technologies , with the aim of guaranteeing excellence at every stage of the process .
“ Building the additional capacity at our Ponta Grossa facility is a testament to our commitment to advancing our manufacturing capabilities utilising the latest manufacturing technology ,” said Tomas Kostenec , Head of Operations , Industrial Solutions Americas at Continental . “ By producing the world ’ s strongest steel cord conveyor belts , we are not only meeting the rigorous demands of our customers for high strength belts , but also setting new standards in the industry .”
The Phoenix Phoenocord ST10000 conveyor belt can be manufactured in lengths weighing up to 60 metric tons . With decades of experience , research and development , Phoenix Phoenocord belts have been proven to handle the most
extreme conveyor belt applications , delivering extreme durability and reliable performance with high-capacity and high-breaking strength . These capabilities Continental says make it the perfect belt for above and below ground use for a multitude of industries , including hard rock mining and other extreme material handling applications . Features of the belt include : n Life-long splice methods : Splicing methods , which have been validated by Continental and on independent two-pulley splice testers , result in dynamic splice efficiencies that outperform any standard . n Highest impact resistance : Advanced cover compounds and the insulation gum ’ s superior adhesion combine to provide the impact , tear and abuse resistance that extreme applications demand . n Sybercord technology : The special Sybercord cord design in combination with the highest manufacturing and quality standards and advanced splicing technology provides a unique , reliable and unmatched product , performing on the highest level . Sybercord steel cords are optimised in terms of construction and design , utilised materials and processing technology . n Belt monitoring systems : Continental conveyor belt monitoring systems generate an overall picture of conveyor belt health . The reliable belt monitoring tools can easily be adjusted to accommodate the typical changes that occur over the life of a conveyor belt . Easy to interpret belt condition reports are objectively generated by Continental ’ s monitoring software .
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