“C onveyors are the arteries of any mine and the costs of inefficiency add up quickly,” Guy Fitt, National Sales Manager at Tru-Trac, says. “When you calculate the production losses, unplanned maintenance and shortened belt life caused by misalignment the savings from properly aligned systems are substantial. Our Apex Series and Grip-Trac range are designed to pay for themselves many times over during the life of the conveyor.” Belt mistracking is not just a maintenance issue. It can stop production, force emergency shutdowns and drive up operating costs through increased spillage, damage to structure and premature belt wear. The Apex Series trackers have been designed to minimise these risks by providing faster correction and more stable belt alignment, even under fluctuating loads and speeds. A key feature is the use of adjustable wing rolls on the trough units, giving operators greater control in stabilising the belt path. This innovation reduces the likelihood of spillage and uneven wear while extending the working life of the belt. “The Apex design is a rethink of how trackers interact with the belt,” Gerhard Strydom, Technical Manager at Tru-Trac says. “It gives mines far more control in maintaining stability, which directly impacts uptime and cost reduction.” Tackling slippage Slippage between belt and rollers is another major contributor to lost productivity and roller wear. Traditional lagging solutions, often relying on standard rubber or polyurethane compounds, tend to wear quickly in demanding mining conditions. Tru-Trac’s Grip-Trac lagging addresses this through a reinforced rubber compound with greater wear resistance, TRU-TRAC TARGETS HIDDEN COSTS OF MISALIGNMENT AND SLIPPAGE Conveyor belt misalignment and roller slippage remain among the most persistent and costly problems in mining and bulk materials handling operations. While these issues are often treated as unavoidable, the real costs can be significant - from lost tonnes and spillage clean-up to premature belt replacement and emergency downtime. Leader in conveyor belt solutions, Tru-Trac continues to focus on helping mines and other operations address these hidden costs directly.
combined with a tread pattern specifically designed for mining applications. The pattern improves traction, disperses water and fines and reduces heat build-up and uneven wear. It also acts as a built-in wear indicator, giving maintenance teams a clear signal for timely interven- tion. “This extends service life and reduces the risk of unexpected
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