Designing, Manufacturing, and Delivering Critical Belt Handling Equipment in Under a Week
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When a major Pilbara iron ore operator needed a 2-tonne reusable pulling plate and round bar belt lifter on an accelerated schedule, Fenner Conveyors’ East Rockingham Fabrication Workshop delivered.
Through close supplier partnerships, coordinated engineering support and rapid fabrication, the equipment was designed, tested, certified and delivered to site in less than a week.
The Challenge
A long-standing client was preparing for the installation of two conveyor belts when the project schedule was brought forward by three weeks. As a result, they required critical belt handling equipment at very short notice.
The challenge was not the complexity of the equipment itself, but the compressed delivery timeframe. Within a matter of days, the pulling plate and belt lifter needed to be designed, engineered, manufactured, tested, certified and delivered to site without compromising safety or quality requirements.
The Solution
Leveraging established relationships with key material suppliers, Fenner Conveyors rapidly secured the required raw materials and commenced fabrication without delay.
Internal and external engineering teams worked collaboratively to finalise the design, while the East Rockingham workshop completed fabrication to specification. Following manufacture, the equipment underwent comprehensive testing, including in-house lift testing and independent proof load testing, to ensure compliance with all required standards.
Through close coordination across procurement, engineering, fabrication and testing teams, the equipment was completed, certified and dispatched within the required timeframe.
The Results
The equipment was successfully delivered to site on schedule and subsequently used in the installation of two conveyor belts.
The project also supported the installation of a new Fenner Conveyors pulley system, demonstrating Fenner’s ability to provide both specialised belt handling equipment and complete conveyor system solutions.
Beyond meeting the project’s accelerated schedule, the successful delivery highlighted Fenner Conveyors’ ability to rapidly design, engineer and manufacture custom lifting and belt handling equipment to suit specific site requirements, backed by in-house fabrication capabilities and access to engineering, testing and certification resources.
