The Conveyor Belt system is used in construction and mining areas to transport bulk materials and goods from one point to another in a cost-effective manner. During the process of this transportation, spillage happens when material falls off the belt conveyor somewhere other than the destination near the load zone. It causes a number of hazards within the conveyor system, resulting in decreased efficiency and monetary losses.
When any spillage occurs, it increases the cost of the total operation of the conveyed product as it affects the operation productivity, maintenance time, equipment life and employee safety. Therefore to improve the conveyor belt spillage control, several mining companies provide a structured strategy to improving the operations' efficiency.
Here are a few steps to follow to control spillage in conveyor belts:
Checking the Loading Zone
The most decisive way to avoid spilling is to destroy it from the starting point which is the loading zone. The loading zone should be properly sealed between the fixed skirting and the moving conveyor belt.
For the leakage from the chute walls and the skirt area, there are various accessories to reduce the spillage from the belts such as Spill-ex, Friflo, universal support pad, etc.
Avoiding Improper Alignment of Goods
To avoid excessive spillage, the alignment should be checked before conveying the goods and materials. The goods should be placed in the center of the conveyor belt. The pulleys and idlers should be aligned, squared, and leveled properly before the transfer of goods.
Cleaning the Discharge Location
The discharge location should be well-maintained and cleaned which eliminates fine materials during the carryback from the return belt.
Conclusion
Therefore to avoid minimum spillage from conveyor belts, there are methods and accessories for conveyor belt spillage control. Companies like TEGA industries provide equipment for reducing the loss of cost due to spillage of materials at a lower price and is reliable.