Modern Mining December 2024

MATERIALS HANDLING

time and engage in early preventative measures. “If left untreated, a rip on the conveyor-belt can incur damage that can ultimately cost millions of rands in downtime, and the cost of a new conveyor belt. If a mine is able to extend the working life of the conveyor-belt by preventing any premature failure, wear or damage to the belt, it can realise cost savings and operational efficiencies. Tru Trac’s products are designed to facilitate extended component life and optimal performance of the conveyor system.” Given the benefits associated with early rip detection on a conveyor-belt system, the positive reception to the product both locally and internationally, has been tremendous. Internationally, the Rip Prevent+ system has already been installed at mines owned by Blue Chip companies in Europe, Australia as well as in other parts of the mining world. “This disruptive technology is the first of its kind and is backed by credibility from multiple successful installations at Blue Chip customer sites. The interest from the local market has been really encouraging, and we have already closed multiple deals successfully and are set for product installation in the coming weeks,” says Blumberg. To encourage the uptake of its Rip Prevent+ system, Tru-Trac is offering a three month free trial, which allows customers the opportunity to test the cost-competitive product. “The free trial, with its quick and easy installation process, offers potential customers the opportunity to test the product and, thereby, instil confidence in acquiring the product for the long-term,” concludes Rogoff. n

Tru-Trac launched the Rip Prevent+ system at Electra Mining Africa, a cutting-edge solution for detecting and mitigating conveyor belt anomalies, boosting efficiency and productivity.

detection of possible rip events. Tru-Trac’s Rip Prevent+ system is unique as it analyses power consumption on the drives and flags the area of instability before a rip occurs, unlike the several rip prevent products on market that signal conveyor-belt damage often after an impairment has occurred. “Before a rip can occur on a conveyor belt system, there is a spike in power consumption which signals an alert that a problem is being encountered at a particular point on the conveyor system. Although there are a few instances where the belt will rip immediately, for the most part the system is able to provide an alert which gives the belt maintenance crew time to isolate and fix the problem before major damage occurs,” explains Rogoff. By flagging potential problems early on, the customer is able to save both on

required - all which talks to sustainability. For instance, we recommend installing True Trac’s trackers every 50 metres, sometimes even up to 100 metres apart – a feat that competitive solutions struggle to achieve. We realised the same level of sustainability with our scrapers, where through innovative design, we minimised on component wear,” explains Rogoff. Rip Prevent+ system Following the launch of its innovative system at Electra Mining Africa, the Rip Prevent+ system for the early detection of potential issues on conveyor systems, appetite for the product has been phenomenal, with the company already in talks with several miners for the adoption of its technology at local mines. The Rip Prevent+ system analyses the conveyor system and provides early

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