Coal Port Facility: Guaranteed belt cleaning systems performance

In the case study, the challenge was the significant levels of carryback above industry standards, leading to additional cleanup costs and reduced life in associated components such as downstream rollers and belt damage. The solution involved implementing a holistic belt cleaner strategy, including scheduled carryback testing, upgrades to certain belt cleaners and chutes, and ensuring that only competent belt technicians performed cleaner maintenance. The key outcomes included tying the performance of cleaners to the vendor, achieving at least a 70% reduction in carryback, increased availability, and extended return roller life, as well as a significant reduction in cleanup operations.

The Challenge

• • Carryback levels significantly above industry standards

• • Additional cleanup costs

• • Reduced life in associated components (rollers downstream and belt damage)

The Solution

• • A holistic belt cleaner strategy

• • Implement scheduled carryback testing

• • Upgrades to certain belt cleaners and chutes

• • Only competent belt technicians performing cleaner maintenance

Key Outcomes