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Articles, white papers, and case studies written for engineers, project managers, and operators working with bulk material handling systems.

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Design and Control Philosophy of the 4.7 km NMDC Downhill Conveyor in Kumaraswamy, India

By W. Julius, P. Staples

Mechanical design and control philosophy of one of the world's most complex conveyor installations: a horizontally curved 4.7 km downhill conveyor transporting 2,000 tph of iron ore from the Kumaraswamy crushing plant to the Donimalai screening plant, commissioned in September 2017.

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White PaperMarch 2026

Designing Transfer Points for Minimum Spillage and Wear

A practical guide to transfer chute geometry, skirtboard design, and flow control for abrasive bulk materials.

Technical ArticleJanuary 2026

Belt Tracking Fundamentals: Causes and Corrections

Common root causes of belt mistracking and a systematic approach to correcting them in the load zone and beyond.

Case StudyOctober 2025

Economic Screening of In-Pit Crushing and Conveying Systems

How truck-shovel versus IPCC economics were evaluated for a greenfield copper mine in South America.

White PaperAugust 2025

Specifying Conveyor Idlers for Long-Term Reliability

Load rating, sealing, bearing selection, and lifecycle considerations for idlers in heavy-duty applications.

Technical ArticleJune 2025

Dust Management at Bulk Material Transfer Points

Integrated strategies for dust suppression, containment, and collection that balance performance with maintenance.

GuideApril 2025

Commissioning and Performance Testing of Overland Conveyors

A step-by-step framework for cold commissioning, hot commissioning, and performance verification of long-distance conveyors.

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