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With Easyrider, there’s reduced
indentation energy loss.
Easyrider
™
There has been significant technical progress in the transport
of bulk materials in the last several years. The next step to
improved conveyor efficiency is the reduction of power
required to operate these high performance systems. Just as
some tires provide lower rolling resistance, depending upon
their construction and compounds, a conveyor belt can also
be designed to provide lower resistance as it rolls over the
support idlers.
The power required to operate a typical conveyor belt has
been studied, both theoretically and dynamically. As the belt
passes over an idler, the pulley cover rubber passes through
a compression/rebound cycle that absorbs power. It has been
determined that on long center horizontal conveyors, the
rolling resistance power loss due to the indentation effect
can reach 61% of the total system power.
Using specialized pulley cover compounds, like Goodyear
Engineered Products Easyrider, will help reduce total
system power. Based on field measurement tests, Easyrider
pulley covers will reduce the power consumption by up to
12%.
This savings is realized year after year, resulting in an
overall reduction to operating costs.
As an example, if your energy costs are $1 million per year,
a 12% savings available with Easyrider represents a savings
of $120,000 compared to other compounds! Over ten years,
this can add up to savings of $1.2 million or more depending
on your operation.