HIGH PROFILE- ROXON
A: The first prototype was deployed at the Pyhäsalmi mine in 2008. It was great that they believed in the solution and took the leap with us. The system operated there until the mine closed down.
Today, the HX Belt Monitor is used in 17 countries, with almost 150 units delivered to various customers. Around 80 % of them are currently operating in mining. Other applications include cement plants, pulp and steel mills, and tunnelling operations. Even though we’ ve already built a strong track record, the most common reaction from new customers is still:‘ This sounds too good to be true – can it really work on our conveyors?’ The answer is yes! It might sound unbelievable that a unique solution like this, outperforming all competitors, was developed up in northern Finland, on the industrial outskirts of Kemi. But with deep technical expertise, continuous product development, and high-quality collaboration with Roxon, we’ re proud to bring this Finnish technology to the global stage.
Q: How do customers benefit from this investment?
A: There are many benefits. Once monitoring is automated, human resources are freed from routine inspection tasks. The HX Belt Monitor detects even the smallest issues before they escalate.
The return on investment is driven by concrete savings: reduced downtime, longer maintenance intervals and fewer unnecessary spare parts. And because installation is quick and doesn’ t require belt modifications, the investment is easy and fast to implement.
Q: How has the product evolved over the years?
A: The core principle hasn’ t changed: we optically measure 3D deformations. But the unique way we build the solution and the associated software have developed significantly over the years. Today, 80 % of the components are standardised, and installation has been made as easy as possible. The entire system has been optimised to withstand extreme environments – dust, moisture and freezing temperatures.
This has been achieved through advanced mechanical protection and air flow management. We’ ve also developed automatic lens cleaning systems using the same transparent film technology found in F1 driver visors. Customers don’ t need to worry whether the system will work underground, where 10,000 tonnes of iron pellets are constantly swirling and settling into muddy conditions. This product is built for the harshest environments.
Today, the HX Belt Monitor is used in 17 countries, with almost 150 units delivered to various customers
The HX Belt Monitor performs a 3D optical scan of the surface and automatically monitors for potential faults
HX BELT MONITORING SYSTEM
24 / 7 BELT WEAR AND DAMAGE MONITORING
DETECTS ALL DAMAGE TYPES: RIPS, HOLES, EDGE DAMAGE, SPLICE ISSUES, STEEL CORD DAMAGE, AND MORE.
SUITABLE FOR ALL FLAT BELTS; NO BELT MODIFICATIONS NEEDED
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