A BELT-CLEANING PIONEER

AS MINES PUSH FOR FASTER BELTS TO DIRECT INCREASED TONNAGES, A NEW CUSHION IS SET TO SUPPORT EXTENDED SHUTDOWN CYCLES AND REDUCE DOWNTIME.

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Flexco has engineered an innovative solution to address the demands of high-speed conveyor belts with its patented Flextreme PXT cushion for the P-Type secondary belt cleaner.

As mines increasingly require faster, heavier, and thicker belts to manage higher tonnages, the PXT cushion is rising to the challenge to provide longer life and reduced maintenance.

The traditional P-Type cushion, designed decades ago, has served the industry well but the increase in demand for extended shutdown cycles and faster belt speeds requires more durable belt cleaning solutions.

"The belts these days are thicker, faster, and handling larger tonnages," Flexco conveyor specialist Jason Coe told Australian Mining.

"The original P-Type cushion design, with its two plates bonded together, was at risk of delamination issues under these more extreme conditions."

Flexco’s new Flextreme PXT cushion was developed to eliminate this problem. Encased in stainless steel and paired with a polyurethane dampener pressed into the cushion, the innovative design ensures durability while removing the risk of delamination.