Modern Quarrying Q2 2024

LOADING AND HAULING

Tru-Trac’s trained conveyor maintenance specialists conduct thorough inspections of conveyor systems, focused on preventative maintenance to avoid unplanned downtime and ensure optimal performance.

can be tailored to the specific needs of the quarrying operation. The selection of skirting rubber is another area where Tru Trac excels, offering a variety of options to suit different applications, from continuous to segmented skirting with an emphasis on customisation and wear resistance. Shaun Blumberg, COO of Tru Trac, highlights the company’s commitment to safety through proactive maintenance and regular conveyor inspections. “A major differentiator is that Tru-Trac’s trained conveyor maintenance specialists conduct thorough inspections of conveyor systems, providing detailed digital reports that focus on preventative maintenance to avoid unplanned downtime and ensure optimal performance. This approach is central to our mission of supporting the quarrying and surface mining industry’s goal of Zero Harm. Tru-Trac emphasises the importance of trained maintenance teams capable of maintaining reliable and effective operations while mitigating potential hazards like nip or pinch points with innovative solutions like the Tru Trac Nip Guard and Safe Guard.

Tru-Trac emphasises the importance of trained maintenance teams capable of maintaining reliable and effective operations.

A Tru-Trac impact bed absorbing impact at a transfer point.

carryback—a commonly overlooked hazard that can lead to fires, slippery conditions and harmful dust. Rogoff emphasises the importance of effective belt cleaning to avoid carryback as well as the strategic use of belt support systems to reduce dust and spillage risks. Tru-Trac’s adjustable impact beds, for example, allow for precise adjustments to the troughing angle, ensuring an effective seal between the belt and skirting rubber. These

Through our dedication to innovation, safety and performance, Tru-Trac has established itself as a

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