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Easyrider
™
Pulley Covers
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 from our Easyrider™
family of low rolling resistance compounds will reduce power
consumption. Our LRR Easyrider™ compound will reduce
energy consumption by up to 20% and our SLRR Easyrider™
compound will reduce energy consumption by up to 32%.
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 32% savings available with Easyrider™ represents a savings
of $320,000 compared to other compounds. Over ten years,
this can add up to savings of $1.2 million or more depending on
your operation.
With Easyrider,™ there
is reduced indentation
energy loss.
2015
Heavyweight Conveyor Belts
Easyrider™