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Conveyor belts are subject to the continuous pressure of the loads they are moving. This pressure becomes particularly problematic when the materials being conveyed are abrasive and being moved on an incline. This was the case for one of our customers moving aggregate briquettes. Their standard EP multi-ply conveyor belt lasted just 12 months, wearing through to the fabric plies before requiring full replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The inclined nature of the conveying system increased the severity of wear, as the material placed constant pressure and friction on the belt surface while being conveyed uphill. The aggregate briquettes themselves were highly abrasive, with a rough, angular composition that steadily degraded the belt cover over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Although the original EP multi-ply belt was suitable for general conveying applications, it was not ideally suited to this combination of incline operation and abrasive product. As a result, wear progressed steadily until the belt reached the fabric reinforcement layer, at which point replacement was required to maintain safe and efficient operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequent replacements meant increased downtime, higher maintenance costs and reduced operational efficiency. Each belt change required planned shutdowns, labour allocation and production interruption, which added up over time to a significant operational burden. In addition, the recurring need for replacement reduced overall system reliability and made long term maintenance planning more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It became clear that a more durable conveyor belt was required to better withstand the application conditions and improve service life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Result: Belt life extended from 12 months – 24+ months<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The belt was still in good working condition after 2 years, showing significantly reduced wear compared to the previous installation. The surface remained intact for longer, and the progression to fabric exposure was greatly delayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This improvement demonstrated a clear increase in resistance to abrasion and overall service life, particularly in a challenging incline conveying environment.<\/p>\n\n\n

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