Performance Optimisation of Pulley Lagging in High Capacity Conveyors. Every bulk material (eg Iron Ore, Lithium, Copper) is transported by belt conveyor at some point during production. As global dem

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Performance Optimisation of Pulley Lagging in High Capacity Conveyors. Every bulk material (eg Iron Ore, Lithium, Copper) is transported by belt conveyor at some point during production. As global demand for bulk materials increases, conveyor drive systems are failing at an increasing rate. These failures result in lost production, high costs, and contribute to 80,000 tonnes of rubber waste each year. This project aims to improve the reliability and efficiency of conveyor drive systems by studying the friction, wear, and fatigue of drive pulley lagging materials, and developing new design methods to reduce failures. The outcomes will improve productivity and sustainability of material handling, and be translated into new International design standards through existing channels.. Scheme: Linkage Projects. Field: 4017 - Mechanical Engineering. Lead: Prof Craig Wheeler