MINEXPO PREVIEW
Both tyre design and the proper use of tyres help mines reduce fuel consumption , emit less CO 2 and lower production costs , Michelin says
help mines reduce fuel consumption , emit less CO 2 and lower production costs .”
Michelin employs the Life Cycle Assessment ( LCA ) methodology , in accordance with the ISO
14040-44 , to evaluate the environmental impacts of its products across their lifespan – from raw material extraction to shipping and logistics to end-of-life tyre treatment . The insights gathered drive advancements in product design , including modifications and technologies to boost productivity and improve energy efficiency without compromising tyre performance , Michelin says .
“ Michelin has a comprehensive portfolio of products , services , solutions and support around and beyond tyres that help miners operate safer , smarter and more sustainably ,” it says .
An example is the tyre pressure monitoring system – MICHELIN MEMS 4 – to monitor the temperature and pressure of mining tyres remotely and in real time to help mines boost fleet performance and safety . MEMS was first introduced in 2006 and was the mining industry ’ s first tyre pressure monitoring system . Now , in its fourth generation , MICHELIN MEMS 4 tracks tyres and provides fleet data to mines worldwide and is the only monitoring system on the market that , by design , retains historical tyre pressure and GPS tracking by tyre , according to the company . Michelin also offers Consulting & Services , which uses data and the company ’ s experts to uncover customised solutions tailored to a mine site that help improve mine safety , decrease vehicle downtime , increase productivity and more .
Michelin also extended its portfolio in the last decade to include Fenner Conveyors , Fenner Precision Polymers and Klinge , which will be represented in the space at MINExpo . solutions to the mining industry in September .
The company ’ s offering includes conveyor belt systems , repair services , suspension components , industrial and hydraulic hose lines , drive belts , vehicle electronics , displays and terrain-optimised tyres . Its full-service capabilities include planning and commissioning , technical advice , training , digital monitoring and on-site maintenance for the life of the conveyor operation .
Continental conveyor belts are designed to endure the everyday working abuse of tonnes of coal , aggregate , wood and hard rock . In its textile belts , layers of specially designed fabric plies are sandwiched between rubber skim coats for adhesion and load support . Bottom and top cover compounds are added for maximum protection of the belt carcass . These compounds are comprised of different polymers , fillers and plasticisers and come in a wide variety of cover gauges .
The Phoenix Phoenocord ® and Continental
Flexsteel ® conveyor belts are custom designed to provide protection in the world ’ s harshest environments and stand up to the rigours of any industrial or mining operation , according to the company . Its insulation gum encapsulates each steelcord filament to reduce internal friction , also providing enhanced adhesion to the cover . The advanced cover compounds , available in a wide variety of rubber types and gauges , provide maximum protection to the zinc galvanised steelcord , according to the company .
“ At Continental , we understand the critical need for reliable , high-performance equipment that can keep your operations running smoothly ,” it says . “ That ’ s why we offer the ContiClean , designed to help you move more material daily with minimal hassle , helping to reduce material build-up on conveyor belts , which can significantly slow down your operation , leading to costly downtime and maintenance .”
While standard belt covers and scraper systems can struggle to provide sufficient material release , ContiClean incorporates superior material release technology to ensure a cleaner and more productive operation , the company says .
Lastly , Continental ensures minimal conveyor failures and downtime with Conti + 2.0 : a web and mobile app service platform that provides operators with a centralised database and a toolbox that helps maximise the performance and profitability of a conveyor system operation . Conti + 2.0 provides easy access to information to improve performance and efficiency of the system , according to the company .
Martin Engineering Product Engineer , Daniel Marshall , believes design engineers must do whatever is practical to keep a conveyor belt ’ s line of travel consistently steady and straight to mitigate dust and spillage from surface and
Conveyors and bulk handling
Speaking of conveyors , Continental is looking to showcase its high-performance conveying
Continental conveyor belts are designed to endure the everyday working abuse of tonnes of coal , aggregate , wood and hard rock
30 International Mining | AUGUST 2024