Is your conveyor upgrade actually a downgrade? - Australian Mining

Australian Mining

Is your conveyor upgrade actually a downgrade? - Australian Mining

Adjustments in belt speed and load volume should include a system assessment. Image: Martin EngineeringEfforts to increase capacity can often result in reduced capacity, according to Martin Engineering. When greater production is needed to meet rising demand or lower quality raw materials require more tonnes to be processed, many operators simply speed up the conveyor. But rather than increasing capacity, this often results in reduced capacit…