At present, most of the iron ore transportation in the mines relies on loaders, trucks or fixed belt conveyors. However, there are many problems:
- The continuous changes in the quarry, storage piles, and crushing points make it impossible for the fixed conveyance equipment to move. Repeated disassembly and repeated construction investment are large. Vehicles in the narrow underground and pit areas are even more difficult to pass through, and multiple re-transportations are required;
- The iron ore is hard and the large pieces of ore have strong impact. Ordinary conveying equipment is prone to wear and tear and tearing. The dust from the ore powder is severe, and the environmental protection rectification risk is high. During the transportation process, the ore is easily scattered and lost;
- Trucks and loaders are intermittent transporters. Not only are the fuel and labor costs high, but also during peak periods, the supply cannot keep up with the crushing and screening capacity, resulting in low work efficiency;
- There are height differences between the mine pit, storage bins, and trucks. The conventional conveying equipment cannot flexibly adjust the conveying inclination angle. It is prone to mine溜down when climbing slopes;
- Traditional conveying equipment is bulky and the operation and maintenance are cumbersome. Faults are prone to cause complete shutdowns, and it cannot meet the 24-hour continuous mining requirements of the mines.
Our Portable Mobile Belt Conveyor can perfectly adapt to various transportation scenarios of iron ore, and has become the mainstream transportation equipment for iron ore projects.
What Is a Portable Mobile Belt Conveyor?
A portable mobile belt conveyor is a highly efficient and highly mobile continuous conveying and loading/unloading equipment. The entire machine adopts a welded truss structure, which can ensure strength and rigidity under concentrated loads.
It is equipped with two types of walking wheels at the bottom: pneumatic tires and steel wheels. It can be moved freely according to the stacking position of iron ore, and the equipment height can be freely adjusted for bidirectional material transportation. It has a high carrying capacity, long service life (up to 10 years), compact structure, and a small footprint (up to 50% reduction). It is specifically used for short-distance transportation of iron ore materials such as raw ore, concentrate, tailings, and waste rock.
Why Are Portable Mobile Belt Conveyors Ideal For Iron Ore Handling?
Flexible Transfer
The bottom of the equipment is equipped with universal wheels/walking wheels, which can freely move according to the stacking position of the materials. In large working scenarios such as iron ore storage yards and ports, one Portable Belt Conveyor can cover multiple discharge points and storage areas, eliminating the need for fixed infrastructure.
Adjustable Inclination
Equipped with a lifting device, the conveying inclination can be electrically adjusted according to actual needs. The maximum inclination is generally 22 degrees, which can meet the requirements of loading from different heights and discharging to different heights.
Durable And Shock-Resistant
Iron ore has the characteristics of high density, high wear resistance, and irregular block shape. We use steel wire rope cores or thickened rubber conveyor belts combined with wear-resistant idlers to withstand heavy loads and long-term wear, preventing tearing.
High Conveying Capacity
For the iron ore transportation operation, various equipment specifications such as bandwidth, body length, and lifting height can be flexibly customized. It can not only stably convey various types of mineral bulk materials like iron ore raw ore, powder, and crushed stones, but also transport mineral bagged auxiliary materials and small-sized mineral parts. It can adapt to the production capacity requirements of different mines and has a large overall conveying capacity.
Transportation Is Smooth
There is no relative motion between the iron ore and other materials and the conveyor belt. The operation is stable with low noise. The structure is simple, energy consumption is low, and the components have a high degree of standardization and are easy to maintain.
Easy To Operate
The equipment is equipped with a control box, which includes main control switches and lifting switches, etc. The operation is simple and does not require manual supervision. It can start working immediately upon power-on, reducing the labor intensity of the operators and improving work efficiency.
Portable Mobile Belt Conveyor Working Principle
When the Portable Mobile Belt Conveyor is powered on, on one hand, the motor drives the rollers to rotate, causing the conveyor belt to move in a circular motion and completing the continuous transportation of materials; on the other hand, the lifting device's matching motor transmits power to the steel wire rope or chain and other transmission components through a reducer, enabling the traction of the main frame to complete the lifting and lowering actions. It can flexibly adjust the conveying height to adapt to various high and low loading and unloading working conditions.
Selection Of Dedicated Portable Mobile Belt Conveyor For Iron Ore
Select The Conveyor Belt Based On The Size Of The Ore Blocks
For large pieces of iron ore, a thickened and tear-resistant conveyor belt is selected;
For the transportation of fine powder and concentrate, an ordinary wear-resistant belt can be chosen in combination with a fully enclosed material guide chute.
Select The Lifting Structure Based On The Conveying Drop Height
For low-difference mine pile transportation, the manual lifting type is selected, which results in lower procurement costs;
For high-difference material feeding such as crushing stations and silos, the hydraulic lifting type is preferred.
Match The Belt Width According To The Hourly Production Capacity
For small-scale mineral processing and underground tunnels, the 500/650mm narrow-width models are selected;
For large-scale open-pit iron mines and high-yield crushing stations, the 800/1000mm wide-belt models are chosen.
Select Accessories According To The Working Environment
Open-pit mining site: Install dust-proof conveying troughs and rain-proof motor covers;
Underground and enclosed mineral processing plant: Replace with explosion-proof drive motors.
Considering the advantages of the integrated wear-resistant structure, which is compatible with the characteristics of iron ore and enables flexible relocation to adapt to dynamic mining areas, as well as the portability and flexibility of the entire machine, the Mobile Belt Conveyor precisely addresses the industry pain points such as high wear during iron ore transportation, variable locations, high dust emission, high construction costs, and intermittent feeding. Whether it is in open-pit mining areas, underground tunnels, beneficiation workshops, or finished product loading processes, the mobile belt conveyor is the cost-effective preferred conveying equipment for short-distance transportation of iron ore.
If you are the person in charge of iron ore mining or the purchasing officer of the beneficiation plant, you need to select the appropriate Portable Mobile Belt Conveyor based on the size of the ore blocks, the transportation drop height, the hourly production capacity, and the open-pit / underground working conditions. Or if you need free capacity estimation and customized equipment configuration plans, please feel free to contact us at any time. We have extensive practical experience in iron ore implementation projects, and the complete machine is equipped with special wear-resistant protective accessories. We provide comprehensive factory warranties, on-site installation and commissioning, and long-term maintenance guidance, effectively reducing the overall cost of ore transportation and stabilizing the transportation efficiency of the entire beneficiation line.
