Conveyor belting for cement industry

Operating conditions for conveyor belts used in the cement industry can be some of the most unforgiving and damaging possible. Apart from the rapid wear caused by the highly abrasive materials being conveyed, the single biggest challenge of all is the very high temperatures of red-hot clinker. These high temperatures cause an acceleration of the aging process that results in hardening and cracking of the rubber covers. The continuous heat and elongation “stretch” within elevators also places an enormous demand on the conveyor belt. With so much that can go wrong, few manufacturers specialise in supplying belts for such demanding applications. However, at dunlop we welcome such challenges.