Modern Quarrying Q3 2024

BLT WORLD specialists work in conjunction with the global ScrapeTec team to offer dependable solutions for specific problems at the transfer points of conveyor systems in many industries where dust and material spillage are concerns, including in mining and quarrying. “T he risk of explosions caused by dust emissions on conveyor belts is an ongoing problem that engineers EFFECTIVE DUST CONTROL MEANS SUBSTANTIAL COST SAVINGS

DUST CONTROL

The weight of the parts, the required running speed plus amplitude are all taken into

around the world are trying to prevent. ScrapeTec experts developed a new dust control system about six years ago that is proving to be highly effective, not only for preventing dust formation and material spill, but also to minimise the risk of explosion at critical sections along the conveyor route and transfer points and for more efficient belt cleaning,” explains Ken Mouritzen, Managing Director, BLT WORLD, distributors for ScrapeTec in Africa pristine quality and environmental standards – are proving to offer even greater operational cost savings in materials handling, than anticipated at the launch of the range. and the Indian Ocean Islands. “ScrapeTec products - which are engineered in Germany to

consideration when balancing the screen. If an operation chooses to fabricate a side plate and the weight is wrong, for example, it could impact the machine’s balance.

“Apart from the benefit of cost savings, DustScrape and AirScrape dust suppression systems are highly effective in minimising exposure of workers to environmental pollution, which is a major problem caused by fugitive dust in dry bulk handling. “Although conventional dust prevention side-seals do reduce conveyor problems in the short-term, these components quickly deteriorate as a result of friction and can also damage the belt of the conveyor during extended periods of use. “The success of the combination of the DustScrape and AirScrape contact-free AirScrape conveyor belt skirting system systems, is in effective energy-efficient dust suppression. This compact and easy to install skirting adheres with most new dust prevention guides, to

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