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collaboration between Fenner Conveyors ’ various business units right from order inception to successful delivery to site . “ We had coordination from account managers , front office support , manufacturing and logistics , our belting engineers and executive management overseeing production ,” explained Ball .
Production of the conveyor belt began in August 2024 , with dispatch to the NSW site in two batches – the first at the beginning of September and final at the end .
The high-strength belting is fitted with sensor loop technology to detect damage . As loops pass the monitoring technology , any wear or damage is logged and site teams are able to stop belts automatically to prevent major damage events .
In fact , Fenner Conveyors designed conveyor belt loops to be compatible with the client ’ s existing monitoring system , further saving them capital expenditure costs .
“ Our technology team has been highly involved in the engineering and manufacturing process , and have been available to the client to answer any questions regarding the embedded loop system ,” explained Callaway .
Having an accurate sensor loop system is essential for high throughput operations such as the client . “ I ’ ve been on sites before where belt rips have occurred from the sharp and heavy material , but because belt rip precautions such as this technology were in place , the conveyor
was able to be stopped promptly for repairs before the rip extended along the entire system ,” explained Callaway .
“ You don ’ t have to guess the capital and labour costs saved from the investment in conveyor belt loop technology . We understand the importance of protecting high investment conveyor belting .”
Unloading and installation is a common challenge for underground mines given the physical size of belts required for this application and space restrictions .
NSW Business Development Manager , Greg Lynch , said another aspect of Fenner Conveyors ’ customised solution is in regard to the belt ’ s packaging and transport . As part of this project , Fenner Conveyors engineered a modified reel design to suit existing belt winder equipment intended for use during the installation of the conveyor belt once it arrived to site .
“ We ’ re able to tailor reel specifications because of our in-house fabrication facility ,” said Lynch . Conveniently located only a street away from the belt factory , both teams work cohesively together to deliver innovative and reliable solutions . The belts were also shipped by sea freight as an economical and sustainable opportunity was identified .
“ We work with our clients to find the best solution in terms of packaging , freight costs , and lead times ,” said Lynch .
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TAKRAF Group recently announced an award to engineer and supply the conveying system ( CV- 8001 , CV-8002 and CV-8003 ) for Minera Collahuasi ’ s Ujina growth project in Chile . The main objective of the Ujina growth project is to increase the capacity of the concentrator plant . The Collahuasi mine is located at an impressive elevation of 4,535 m above sea level and has been in operation since 2003 . It is one of the largest copper producers in the world , and one of the largest copper deposits globally .
TAKRAF ’ s scope of supply for this brownfield project comprises the design and supply of three advanced conveyors . This system will seamlessly connect a relocated crushing station to the mine ’ s existing conveyor network , ensuring efficient material handling under challenging operational conditions .
“ We are particularly proud and would like to highlight the client ’ s continued interest in TAKRAF equipment , 20 years after the initial supply . This is a testament to the quality and excellence of our colleagues in designing and delivering exceptional equipment that ensures reliable operation , a fundamental requirement for any mining equipment ,” says Andres Costa , Managing Director of TAKRAF Chile and Peru .
TAKRAF extended its gratitude to the client for their trust and to its teams in Germany and Chile
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