Truco: minimising expenses

Tracking issues can be caused by uneven tensioning, stretching of the belt in previous applications, improper storage, or trimming down a wider belt. Belts that don't track properly can cause damage to conveyor structures and components, pose a serious occupational health and safety risk, and potentially result in injury or death. Therefore, addressing tracking issues promptly is essential.

Truco offers a solution to improve conveyor belt tracking: the TruGuide. This belt training unit is designed to be installed on the return side of the conveyor and is selected according to belt width and conveyor tonnage output. For most aggregate applications, a 30mm shaft is a suitable option. The TruGuide ensures that the belt runs straight as it enters the loading zone, giving it the best chance of running straight on the loaded/troughed side of the belt. The unit pivots off a 45-degree angle to guide the belt back to the centre point of the structure. Unlike most tracking units, this can be refurbished once the rubber wears down after years of usage. This can be done economically and quickly.

Damaged areas on a second-hand belt can quickly become a problem for the maintenance team. A tear or a hole is a weak point. Under additional stress, this area can further deteriorate. This can also cause tracking issues or product spillage (where holes or edge damage occurs). Product spillage increases maintenance requirements. Truco has an excellent solution in the form of Flexsol. There are two options that Truco focuses on, namely BF01 and BF03. Flexsol is a urethane-based product that adheres to Rubber and Metal.

The BF01 product is a self-leveling product that adheres to rubber only. It can be used to repair torn belt edges or holes in the belt. It has very high adhesion and flexibility characteristics that outperform ‘also ran’ products. If properly installed, it will still be attached to the belt at the end of its life.

The BF03 adheres to both rubber and metal. It has a putty-like consistency that makes it possible to repair belts upside down or on a vertical plane. Pulleys can also be repaired in situ. This is a huge time saver where lagging breaks away from the steel surface of the pulley. This can cause tracking issues and all the aforementioned problems that come with that. Truco will gladly demonstrate this product on your conveyor belt so that you can fully understand the performance and benefits of this game-changing maintenance product.

Splicing different belt types can be a challenge, such as splicing a two-ply belt to a four-ply belt. TruSplice can help overcome this problem. It is a mechanical fastener that is countersunk when properly installed. This makes it scraper-friendly, and in most instances, it can be a permanent splicing solution for your quarry. The splice is reinforced with high tensile strength fabric that matches the strength of your belt. It is installed at a bias angle, and preparation time is minimal. TruSplice can be installed in rainy, muddy or dusty conditions.

In summary, maintaining efficient and reliable conveyor systems is essential for the quarrying industry to meet production targets while minimizing costs. Truco offers several innovative solutions to help address common issues in conveyor maintenance, such as tracking issues, damaged areas on belts, and splicing different belt types.

TruGuide is a belt training unit designed to improve conveyor belt tracking and reduce the risk of belt damage and related issues. Flexsol is a urethane-based product that adheres to rubber and metal, and can be used to repair torn belt edges or holes in the belt, providing a fast and effective solution. TruSplice is a mechanical fastener that can be used to splice different belt types with minimal preparation time, and can be installed by maintenance teams themselves after a brief training period. Free on-site product training can be given to your teams.

By utilizing these solutions, quarrying companies can increase production time without compromising conveyor performance, reduce maintenance costs and downtime, and ensure smooth and safe conveyor operation.