Modern Mining December 2016

BULK MATERIALS HANDLING

No spillage conveyor system from Tega

M ine processing solutions provider Tega Industries has released an efficient new skirt sealing system to prevent spillage at transfer points or in areas where spills may occur due to the angle of the conveyor or any other factors. The unique modular block arrangement of Tega’s Spill-Ex system allows for individ- ual blocks to be adjusted to fit the contour of the belt and create a snug fit against the belt. Due to the special soft compound material used in the design of Spill-Ex, the system will conform to the shape of the belt without causing any damage. This allows the system to create a completely spill-free seal. Spill-Ex also provides continuous adjust- ment by means of serrated clamps and a screw fastening system which allows indi- vidual blocks to be moved up and down over the backing plate in accordance with the contour of the belt. As wear occurs, the blocks can simply be lowered by adjusting the bolts so that the gap that was created due to wear and tear between the assembly of blocks and the conveyor can be sealed. According to Tega MD Fernando Monteiro, when material falls onto a belt it remains agitated and needs to be guided along a certain distance until it is stabilised. Traditional skirts only provide a partial seal and this can lead to tons of wastage of valu- able commodities at transfer points. “The most exciting news is that Spill-Ex can be easily retrofitted to most conveyors. It is simple to install and maintain and can deliver a rapid return on investment in situations where spillages can occur regu- larly. There is no limit to its application and it can be used on all bulk materials handling projects almost regardless of

materials being transported,” he says. Based in Brakpan, Tega supplies a range of products to the minerals processing industry, including mill linings, screen panels, trommels and hydrocyclones. Its range of conveyor components includes ceramic pulley lagging, which is especially suited for pulleys where slip- page and excessive wear and tear problems make normal rubber lagging ineffective, and the Tega Friflo impact pad. 

Fernando Monteiro, Tega’s Managing Director.

ABSOLUTE MATERIAL FLOW CONTROL

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ABSOLUTE MATERIAL FLOW CONTROL

• Optimum material flow • Up to 80% decrease in material degradation • Reduced dust and noise levels

• Virtually maintenance free • Greatly reduced spillage • Significant reduction in belt damage

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Spill-Ex is designed to prevent conveyor spillages.

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