Modern Mining December 2017

BULK MATERIALS HANDLING

A 3D illustration of a secondary screen chute.

“Optimising chute per- formance is a process of defining the geometry of the chute to reliably con- vey material from one point to another,” he says. “The complexity of chute per- formance means that chute design should be carried out at the plant design stage, and not added as a conveyance to transfer material from one point to another at a later stage.” To ensure customer con- fidence and assurance that

An example of a primary screen chute.

reduced maintenance require- ments in the final product as well as improved transfer conditions, longer conveyor belt life and higher throughput,” he says. He adds that this philosophy drives the company to constantly improve its products – and to find ever more effective ways of help- ing clients manage their production costs. The implementation of well- engineered transfer chute systems becomes a key strategy in achieving clients’ budgetary goals. 

the product will meet its stated objectives, Weba Chute Systems provides process and performance guarantees, backed up by its sub- stantial support network. These guarantees, set in accordance with operational and application param- eters, are underpinned by quality manufacture, says Baller – a non- negotiable element of all products emanating from the company’s manufacturing facility. “The results of our research, engineering and quality focus are

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