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December 2016
MODERN MINING
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BULK MATERIALS
HANDLING
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ine processing solutions provider
Tega Industries has released an
efficient new skirt sealing system
to prevent spillage at transfer points or in
areas where spills may occur due to the
angle of the conveyor or any other factors.
The unique modular block arrangement
of Tega’s Spill-Ex system allows for individ-
ual blocks to be adjusted to fit the contour of
the belt and create a snug fit against the belt.
Due to the special soft compound material
used in the design of Spill-Ex, the system
will conform to the shape of the belt without
causing any damage. This allows the system
to create a completely spill-free seal.
Spill-Ex also provides continuous adjust-
ment by means of serrated clamps and a
screw fastening system which allows indi-
vidual blocks to be moved up and down
over the backing plate in accordance with
the contour of the belt. As wear occurs, the
blocks can simply be lowered by adjusting
the bolts so that the gap that was created due
to wear and tear between the assembly of
blocks and the conveyor can be sealed.
According to Tega MD Fernando
Monteiro, when material falls onto a belt
it remains agitated and needs to be guided
along a certain distance until it is stabilised.
Traditional skirts only provide a partial seal
and this can lead to tons of wastage of valu-
able commodities at transfer points.
“The most exciting news is that Spill-Ex
can be easily retrofitted to most conveyors.
It is simple to install and maintain and can
deliver a rapid return on investment in
situations where spillages can occur regu-
larly. There is no limit to its application
and it can be used on all bulk materials
handling projects almost regardless of
No spillage
conveyor system
from Tega
Fernando Monteiro, Tega’s
Managing Director.
Coralynne&Associates+27 (011) 849 3142 • Optimum material flow • Up to 80% decrease in material degradation • Reduced dust and noise levels • Virtually maintenance free • Greatly reduced spillage • Significant reduction in belt damage ABSOLUTE MATERIAL FLOW CONTROL ABSOLUTE MATERIAL FLOW CONTROL SOUTHAFRICA TM Phone: +27 (0) 11 827 9372 Email: info@webachutes.commaterials being transported,” he says.
Based in Brakpan, Tega supplies a range
of products to the minerals processing
industry, including mill linings, screen
panels, trommels and hydrocyclones.
Its range of conveyor components
includes ceramic pulley lagging, which is
especially suited for pulleys where slip-
page and excessive wear and tear problems
make normal rubber lagging ineffective,
and the Tega Friflo impact pad.
Spill-Ex is designed to prevent conveyor spillages.