Pit & Quarry, October 2017
CONVEYING MATERIAL HANDLING stockpiles With crushers and screeners no longer starved operators can focus on continuously loading feed material which allows conveyors to create larger stockpiles in a much smaller area This is achieved by stockpile conveyors ability to reach much higher discharge heights Stockpile conveyors also represent a significant financial saving alternative freeing vital funds to help a business expand In addition fuel consumption is drastically reduced compared with other methods of operating Furthermore conveyors can diminish the need for high priced labor Conveyors have the ability to operate at maximum efficiency every hour of operation with minimal supervision thus reducing labor costs further CONSIDERING CONVEYOR MODELS Even when a quarry operator decides to use a mobile conveyor solution there are further considerations to take into account does the operator opt for a wheel or track mounted conveyor Every operator has different needs and challenges to overcome First consider the chassis format Depending on how an operator wants to integrate the conveyor into an existing system and how he or she wishes to stockpile will determine the conveyor type the operator is seeking There are pros and cons to every conveyor format The track option is perfect for operators who frequently reposition their conveyors A track stockpile is a self propelled independent unit that can be easily and quickly maneuvered across rough terrain with increased operator handling However it may not Mobile conveyors offer operators an efficient and reliable material handling solution that reduces an operators dependency on haul trucks or wheel loaders S16 PIT QUARRY October 2017 pitandquarry com
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