The Autostable belt in Canada

Autostable is Sempertrans self-centering conveyor belt, which virtually eliminates lateral movements with a centering force five to eight times higher than that of conventional conveyor belt. “This prevents material loss and all misalignment-related damage to the belt or conveyor system. This can extend the service life of the belt and also reduces the maintenance costs of the conveyor system – even under difficult conditions.

Sempertrans marked a significant achievement by installing its Autostable conveyor belt at SFPPN in Quebec, Canada. This 1.5-kilometer reversible conveyor, which transports iron ore, is the largest Autostable belt Sempertrans has ever installed worldwide.

The innovative design of the Sempertrans Autostable conveyor belt effectively solves the persistent problem of belt mistracking. This ensures that the belt stays perfectly aligned, preventing material loss and avoiding damage to both the belt and the conveyor system caused by misalignment. As a result, the operation runs smoothly and efficiently, with reduced downtime and lower maintenance costs. This installation highlights Sempertrans' commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions that enhance productivity and reliability for their clients.

One of the main challenges with conveyor belts is off-centering, which leads to mistracking. This can cause clogging, reduced output, and damage to the belt edges, ultimately shortening the belt's lifespan.

Sempertrans tackled this issue by developing the Autostable belt, which centers itself without additional equipment. By reducing the risks of off-centering, the Autostable belt prevents edge deterioration, ensuring longer lifespan and more reliable performance.

Sempertrans Autostable conveyor belt was the sole solution against the serious mistracking problem the customer was facing. It helped achieve better stability and safety of their conveyor operations, resulting in belt lifetime 3 times longer. Additionally, by increasing the troughing angle, fewer edge damages occurred, particularly in installations with idler adjustment issues. This improvement allowed for the possibility of increasing installation output by replacing the standard belt with a wider Autostable belt. The excellent tracking capabilities of the Autostable belt enabled the use of tighter tolerances, allowing wider belts to be used on the same conveyor system. Furthermore, the form-locking design of the Autostable belt allowed it to navigate tight horizontal curves while maintaining its position, ensuring excellent tracking even for reversible conveyors.