Combustible coal dust, static discharge, and high radiant heat make conveyor safety paramount in power generation. Fenner Dunlop’s FireBoss FRAS belting range—including FireBoss S (AS4606 certified), FireBoss K (ISO433), FireBoss EF (AS1332), and FireBoss PVC—is engineered to prevent flame propagation and dissipate static electricity across coal yards, transfer points, and boiler feed systems.

Dust fines and wet carry-back on return belts cause severe mistracking and premature bearing failure in energy handling circuits. CPS Yeloroll HD composite polymer rollers are 35% lighter than steel, offering three times the abrasion resistance and significantly lower noise, while CPS Polyurethane Spiral Rollers continuously dislodge sticky carry-back to improve belt tracking and workplace safety.

Transporting fine or cohesive bulk coal up steep inclines to elevated boiler bunkers frequently causes material rollback and excessive spillage. Fenner Dunlop’s custom cleated belts feature integrally molded profiles capable of conveying bulk material at incline angles up to 40 degrees—increasing throughput while eliminating cleat detachment risks in high-temperature environments.

Tramp metal and foreign ferrous objects mixed into raw coal streams present catastrophic wear hazards for crushers, feeders, and transfer chutes. Fenner Dunlop’s automated magnet belt systems suspended over the conveyor line continuously extract and discharge tramp metal from moving material streams without interrupting plant operation.

Inconsistent coal loading causes spillage, airborne dust generation, and uneven material feed rates into boiler circuits. Wave Edge Feeder Belts utilise flexible, raised side edges to keep bulk coal centered on the belt, maximising carrying capacity and minimising material loss across high-volume feeder lines.

High dynamic belt tension during power plant conveyor start-up and shutdown requires precise tension management within confined site footprints. Fenner’s compact Conveyor Loop Take-Up (LTU) systems feature multi-layer storage capable of holding up to 250 meters of belt within a compact frame, stabilising operating tension and facilitating faster belt extensions.

Persistent belt mistracking in elevated power plant gantries causes structural damage, severe spillage, and edge wear on expensive FRAS belts. CPS Heavy-Duty Tracking Frames automatically detect belt wander and dynamically pivot to center the belt, ensuring continuous alignment across high-tonnage coal feed systems.

Fugitive coal dust at transfer points creates severe environmental, housekeeping, and explosion risks inside enclosed energy generation facilities. Fenner Dunlop’s sealed belt solutions completely enclose the conveyed coal stream to eliminate dust emissions, lower maintenance labor, and protect surrounding power plant machinery.