H & B Mining have established themselves as innovators in conveyor transfer design through successful design and application of their mining conveyor products in mine-sites around the world over the last 25 years. The success of H & B’s conveyor products hinges on original design innovation.

Innovation begins with inspiration.
A conveyor transfer maintenance issue can spark an idea – identify a need for a solution. For example, H&B Mining’s first patented product the Drop Down Idler (DDI) came from an issue raised by a BHP maintenance superintendent whilst on site. “We can’t remove the impact idler rollers in the skirted area because the skirts are preventing us from lifting the belt up to access the rollers”. This sparked a thought within H & B Design team, “What about designing an idler which could be lowered away from the belt to allow access to the rollers?”. From this, a twin impact roller DDI evolved revolutionising impact idler roll maintenance across Australia for ever.

Execution or implementation is where innovation becomes a reality.
Attention to detail across the design, procurement, fabrication, delivery, planning and coordination is key to success. The H & B Streamline Conveyor Transfer Design, including the DDI followed this pathway when installed at various iron-ore mines in Western Australia’s Pilbara.

Innovation Success
H & B Mining have developed innovative and cost-effective conveyor transfer products based on an understanding of conveyor transfers from the ground up. H & B utilise mine site inspections together with consultation with ground staff to gain insight into maintenance and productivity issues. Safety, maintainability and productivity are at the core of all H & B conveyor products including: Easy Maintenance Retractable Idler, Drop Down Idler, Hinged Dust Covers, Streamline Conveyor Transfer Design, EMS Conveyor Skirt System, DILO Conveyor Guards and Eco-light Skirt Liners.