Case Study: Magnefast™ Wear Liners Extend Service Life at Fortescue Iron Bridge
A complex air classifier. Severe abrasive wear. Strict weight limitations. And a maintenance process that previously required the entire unit to be removed from site. The site needed a repair solution that could be installed quickly in a restricted access area without drilling into the existing chute or extending the shutdown. At Fortescue’s Iron Bridge […]
Elastotec Supports Industry with Proven Slide Lagging Solution
As conveyor operators continue to prioritise maintenance efficiency and asset reliability, many are taking the opportunity to review their pulley lagging systems and explore solutions that simplify maintenance without compromising performance. For low-tension conveyor systems using fabric belts, Slide Lagging offers a practical alternative to permanently bonded lagging systems. Designed to reduce maintenance time and […]
Technical Bulletin Series: The Hidden Forces Shortening Your Lagging Life
When pulley lagging on carry-side conveyor pulleys begins failing sooner than expected, the first assumption is often that the lagging has reached the end of its life—or that a different lagging product is needed. In many cases, neither is true. Across mining operations, Elastotec has identified a consistent pattern on pulleys in contact with the […]
Case Study: Eliminate Chute Build-Up Without a Complete Rebuild
When a newly installed SCAT Drop Chute at one operation began experiencing severe material build-up, it quickly created a costly maintenance challenge. Restricted material flow accelerated wear, eventually resulting in a large hole in the BIS400 chute wall. The site needed a repair solution that could be installed quickly in a restricted access area without […]
We’re Presenting at ICBMH 2026!
Advancing Pulley Lagging and Wear Protection Technology Elastotec is proud to be presenting at the International Conference on Bulk Materials Handling (ICBMH) 2026, taking place from 7–9 July 2026 at the Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, Western Australia. Join our team as we share the latest advancements in pulley lagging and chute lining technology, and explore how […]
Case Study: Iron Ore Export Port Uses Next-gen Magnefast™ Technology to Eliminate 14-week Wear Liner Replacement
For many bulk handling operations, transfer chute maintenance is an unavoidable part of every shutdown. Wear liners require constant attention, temporary repairs consume valuable labour, and maintenance teams are often forced to focus on keeping assets operational rather than improving long-term reliability. One major iron ore export port in Western Australia faced exactly this challenge. […]
Lagging Select™ Training Session: Engineering-Based Pulley Lagging Selection
Pulley lagging plays a critical role in conveyor reliability, yet many lagging selection decisions are still based on historical practices, assumptions or generic specifications. Join Elastotec for an exclusive online training session introducing Lagging Select™, the engineering research-based performance optimisation tool developed jointly with Conveyor Dynamics Inc. (CDI) and the University of Newcastle. Learn how […]
Case Study: From 13 Weeks to 104+ Weeks: Unlock Higher Production with Magnefast™
Taking Wear Liners From a 13 Week Replacement Cycle to >104+ Weeks — What Changed? Most chute maintenance problems don’t begin with failure. They begin with wear patterns, material flow issues and maintenance constraints that slowly compound over time. At one high-volume lithium operation, frequent liner replacements, material hang-up, hot work and tight 48-hour shutdown […]
New Mine Start-Up: Getting Wear Protection Right From Day One
As new mining operations move from construction into production, the decisions made during the design and commissioning phase can have a long-term impact on reliability, maintenance efficiency and operating costs. Elastotec recently completed a major materials handling wear protection project in conjunction with a fabrication partner in Thailand, supporting the supply chain build for Magnefast™ […]
Case Study: How Lagging Select™ can De-Risk an Entire Mining Operation
When lagging fails, it’s not just the lagging you lose – it’s time, money, and production. A large Australian gold mine upgraded their conveyor to increase throughput from 4,600 to 5,150 tph. The belt was upgraded, but the pulley lagging selection relied purely on historical use – no analysis was done to confirm if it […]
