MANAGEMENT

Optimising conveyor systems

Using an overland conveyor for long-distance haulage over a fixed path can provide cost savings in energy, manpower and consumables. Ailbhe Goodbody examines the latest technologies

Ailbhe Goodbody
Sempertrans supplied and installed conveyor belts for two thyssenkrupp overland conveyor systems at Las Bambas

Sempertrans supplied and installed conveyor belts for two thyssenkrupp overland conveyor systems at Las Bambas

Overland conveyors are an effective way of transporting bulk materials over long distances. Of course, it can be done with other transportation methods such as truck haulage, which benefits from high flexibility...

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