A conveyor in the coal industry is a mechanical system used to transport coal from one location to another during the mining and processing stages.

This system consists of a belt driven by an electric motor, allowing for the efficient and continuous transportation of coal from the mine to storage facilities, crushing plants, or loading onto ships.

Conveyors help reduce transportation time and costs, improve operational efficiency, and lower the risk of accidents compared to manual methods or using trucks.

The coal conveyor problems and solutions are as follows:

Problem: Lubrication Failure

Lubrication failure in motors and gearboxes can cause the conveyor to cease operation, disrupting production. Inadequate lubrication or poor-quality lubricants fail to address friction issues, leading to heat generation.

Consequently, this results in wear or damage to critical components. When the motor or gearbox is damaged, the conveyor cannot function properly, leading to operational halts and decreased production efficiency.

Additionally, repairing and replacing damaged components requires extra time and costs as a result of this lubrication failure.

Solution: EonLube

EonLube is well-suited to address the aforementioned problems, as it has the advantage of being usable at hard-to-reach lubrication points, in hazardous locations such as areas with extreme heat, high noise levels, or electrical hazards, and for machines that cannot be shut down during the regreasing process.

The EonLube system is designed to provide effective and efficient lubrication solutions under challenging conditions, ensuring that all components requiring lubrication are maintained even in difficult environments.

EonLube features automatic and multifunctional lubrication. By using Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) software, the system is more economical as it can automatically determine the ideal lubricant volume and lubrication intervals.

Additionally, EonLube uses high-performance lubricants, ensuring optimal machine performance and minimizing the risk of damage due to inadequate lubrication.

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