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 Equally important, says Clayson, is the addition of a material flow sensor (the SonicScout Material Sensor) which causes the telescopic conveyor to stop radial travel should there be a stoppage in feed material. “With recycle, there is often some contamination in the material that may stop material flow. If there is no feed material hitting the conveyor, the sensor causes the conveyor to stop its travel, preventing the potential of gaps in the stockpile,” he explains.
Lastly, Clayson says that the unit’s PileProTM Automation program is user-friendly, easy to operate, and easy to troubleshoot via one call to Superior’s in-house automation team. The zoning technique of the program allows Geneva Rock to build a higher volume stockpile on a limited footprint. “We need to stockpile as much as we can in our designated area. During the winter, we will build a 30,000-tonnes stockpile that will feed the asphalt plant all summer long,” he says.
High-quality components
A big advantage in working with Superior, says Clayson, is the fact that they are one of very few manufacturers to design and build both the conveyor systems and the components. “I have been around conveyors and components throughout my entire career and I am a firm believer that Superior offers the best components on the market. We maintain a large inventory of their pulleys and idlers, and over the years, they have delivered significant cost-per-ton savings due to increased wear life and belt protection.”
One of the standouts of the component line, he stresses, is the Chevron® Pulley, a V-shaped wing pulley that extends belt and pulley life by preventing rocks and debris from becoming trapped between the pulley’s wings. Versus a conventional wing pulley, the V-shaped pulley deflects material far more effectively, while providing smooth operation with less vibration, less belt wear, less of an impact and load on the bearings, and less noise.
Superior is also providing custom idlers for Geneva Rock in a few locations. “We have two existing overland conveyors built by other conveyor manufacturers, and the components on them do not offer the quality we require. To eliminate the potential of costly downtime and belt damage, we are changing out the idlers on those conveyors with the custom components provided by Superior,” says Clayson.
Partnering for success
“When we need a solution, we don’t just buy the equipment, but we also buy the service and support that goes with it,” stresses Clayson. “We’re very lucky to have the highest calibre of support from both Superior Industries and its local dealer, Kimball Equipment Company. I have learned over time that you cannot do this by yourself. Having the right solutions and the right support makes us successful,” he says.
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