Concrete Plant Conveyor Drive Upgrade & Integration
Engineered mechanical upgrades designed to support continuous operation, reduce downtime and extend asset life in heavy-duty applications.
Problem
A major Australian concrete producer required an upgrade to a 20-year-old conveyor drive system that had become difficult to maintain and unreliable. The main feed conveyor drive was located 20 m above the batching plant, with limited access and tight space constraints, while still needing to integrate with existing equipment.
Solution
Chain & Drives conducted a detailed site inspection and engineered a bevel helical drive assembly mounted on a torque arm to suit the existing drive pulley. A fluid coupling was incorporated to provide soft-start capability, while the head drum was refurbished and upgraded with new SNG bearing assemblies and taconite seals for harsh operating conditions.
Outcome
The upgraded conveyor drive delivered smoother start-ups, improved reliability, and extended component life in a demanding concrete production environment. By integrating new drive technology with existing assets, downtime was reduced and long-term maintenance requirements were significantly improved.
