Pit & Quarry, August 2010

S P E C I A L S E C T I O N C O N V E Y I N G M A T E R I A L H A N D L I N G Telescoping conveyor combines portability with power KPI JCIs 48 in x 150 ft SuperStacker a road portable telescoping conveyor is quick and easy to pack up and move to the next project the company says With 2000 tph capacity the conveyor helps save time and money The Wizard touch automated control system helps keep stockpiling Abrasion resistant pipe takes beating of mining applications Ultra Tech offers the Ultra 600 brand of pipe which delivers an induction hardened pipe with an abrasion resistant inner surface that tapers to a strong yet ductile outer surface At 600 BHN the inner surface of the pipe can withstand most common abrasives and tapers to a 250 BHN outer surface that is ductile enough to accommodate normal handling during shipment installation and maintenance Pipe can be created in various diameters up to 40 in in varying lengths and wall thickness Because the outer surface behaves like mild steel the product can be cut and welded with proper procedure in the field configured into a variety of fittings and can accept the standard end options of flanges weld rings and couplings www ultratechpipe com Secondary belt cleaning system lowers maintenance costs Argonics Inc has engineered the Eraser DS secondary cleaning system to deliver superior cleaning performance at a value that helps reduce overall maintenance expenses according to the company The system is installed at the point where the belt leaves the head pulley and is designed for reversing conveyor belt applications The system cleans the conveyor to prevent carry back from becoming a nuisance or safety hazard The belt cleaner eliminates common conveyor carry back problems such as conveyor belt misalignment accumulation of material and or material buildup The cleaner is easy to install and allows for fast efficient blade change out thereby reducing downtime www argonics com operations efficient and producing high quality products Because of the layered stockpiles the SuperStacker is an effective solution for preventing stockpile segregation Additional performance features for the SuperStacker include desegregated stockpiling for no re blending and less discounting and automatic discharge height adjustment to help lower degradation A heavy duty undercarriage means the SuperStacker can take on highway travel without worrying about damage to the equipment www kpijci com Belt cleaner removes carry back effectively efficiently ASGCO says its Skalper IV blade and E Z Torque tensioning system removes carry back effectively and efficiently Its heavy duty blade design with horizontal sipes wear grooves across the entire width of the blade cleaning edge and arc shaped back side of the blade ensure a sharp cleaning edge throughout the life of the blade the company notes The self adjusting E Z Torque tensioner has redesigned brackets to provide a square bolt pattern with UHMW bushings on both sides for a smooth non banding trouble free operation The Skalper IV is easily maintained from one side of the conveyor www asgco com 26 PIT QUARRY August 2010 www pitandquarry com