Technical Articles
Consequences of Catastrophic Failure with Cold Bonded Lagging for New Mining Projects
Catastrophic lagging failure due to debonding occurred within two weeks of installation and operation of the pulley, resulting in a shutdown of production, and necessitated a replacement of the pulley. Within only two weeks of service, this ceramic lagging was already experiencing loss of the ceramic tiles.
Ceramic Lagging Tile Loss – Causes and Prevention
Ceramic lagging is chosen for pulleys where a long trouble free service life is required to ensure that the conveyor is operational when required and
The importance of good metal preparation to good lagging adhesion
Poor metal surface preparation Note uneven finish and the presence of machining marks – no evidence of grit blasting. The results of poor metal surface
How to Maximise Your Pulley Lagging Service Life: Hot Vulcanised vs Cold Vulcanised Application
Overview Mining technology is rapidly evolving to meet the challenges of extracting minerals in remote locations, often with extremes of weather and often from ore
New Technology Extends Service Life of Non Drive Pulleys and Protects the Conveyor Belt
Mining is an industry where reliability is crucial and unplanned down time can result in millions of dollars lost over a single day. Pulleys are
Improvements in Cold Vulcanised Adhesion of Pulley Lagging
Cold Vulcanised (CV) bonding of pulley lagging has been used for many years primarily due to the convenience of application and the minimal investment required
New Technology Improves Service Life of Ceramic Pulley Lagging
Elastotec has developed an innovative ceramic pulley lagging system with superior bond strength and outstanding durability, eradicating traditional issues associated with ceramic lagging and making it a unique
Drive Pulley Lagging – The Importance of Proper Technical Analysis and Selection
ABSTRACT A follow-up paper to “Ceramic Lagging – A Good Thing Can Be Costly if Misused” presented at the 2006 annual meeting. The performance of drive pulley
