To help bulk material handling operations address conveyor belt misalignments, a common issue in quarrying and mining, Tru-Trac Rollers has introduced its Apex Taper Trough Tracker, the next leap forward in belt tracking technology.

That conveyor belt mistracking is one of the most common causes of unscheduled downtime in conveyor systems is no overstatement. Belt misalignment causes spillage, belt edge damage, damage to the structure, increased power consumption and increased labour costs. Misaligned belts will ultimately result in lost production, increased operating costs and safety hazards.

To help mining and materials handling operations prevent this from happening, Tru-Trac Rollers has brought to market its innovative Apex Taper Trough Tracker, the ultimate misalignment solution for conveyor belt systems. Available in four types – Standard, HD, XHD and EXHD – the range ushers in a new era with an array of innovative features. Key among them is the combination of the tapers and in-line idler configuration mounted on a unique centre pivot, providing fast reactive and continuous belt tracking in all conditions.

“The pivot system has been enhanced significantly. The upgraded system now includes enhancements for durability and better protection against dust, especially in fine dust environments,” explains Douglas van der Westhuizen, Technical Sales Representative at Tru-Trac Rollers.

With its compact design, the Apex Taper Trough Tracker can be installed effortlessly in tight spaces, such as under hoods or on tripper cars. The new cantilevered wing roll and cradle replace the previous design’s protruding adjustment bolts, eliminating space constraints and potential safety hazards. Adjustments are now quick and straightforward, allowing for easy angle setting of the wing rollers.

“The Apex Taper Trough Tracker’s inline taper wing rollers are designed for compatibility with trough angles up to 60 degrees and can flatten as low as 10 degrees for easy installation and transportation. This is a significant upgrade to the maximum 50 degrees trough angle on the previous system,” says Guy Fitt, National Sales Manager at Tru-Trac Rollers.

The improved custom-compounded GRIP-TRAC™ rubber lagging and patented tread pattern on wing rolls offer enhanced traction and tracking performance and extended working life of the replaceable wing rolls, further reducing total cost of ownership.

Increased responsiveness is yet another key benefit of the new Apex Taper Trough Tracker. The optimised centre of gravity and weight distribution offers improved stability, control and balance. This enhances sensitivity to belt misalignment and tracking performance by increasing efficiency and responsiveness.

“We used Electra Mining Africa last year to showcase how the new Apex Taper Trough Tracker ushers in a new era in belt tracking technology and several clients who visited our stand were thrilled to witness the outstanding capabilities of this groundbreaking technology. Operations that are already running the system have also expressed great satisfaction with the exceptional performance of the Apex Taper Trough Tracker,” concludes Fitt.