NEW BELT TICKS ALL THE BOXES

CONTITECH'S NEW HEP CONVEYOR BELT IS A GREAT EXAMPLE OF AUSTRALIA'S DECARBONISATION LEADERSHIP IN THE MINERALS PROCESSING INDUSTRY.

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Claiming energy reduction of up to 17 per cent in CO2 emissions through the process chain than the equivalent nylon, ContiTech's high energy polyester (HEP) conveyor belt is also designed to deliver a longer working life with fewer maintenance requirements while mitigating ever-present nylon yarn supply risks.

The global minerals processing industry has earned a reputation of being at the vanguard of developing and deploying environmentally better and more efficient operating improvements, and Australia is recognised as one of the leaders in this endeavour.

In addition to the lower emissions compared to nylon fibre during production, the new belt reduces environmental impact thanks to its longer working life and fewer belt replacements. Another major benefit is its suitability for performance handling harsh materials. HEP belts will be highly suitable for typical fabric belt applications, which in Australia range from coal to more aggressive materials such as iron ore.