EFFECTIVENESS & RELIABILITY:

Product: Functionality: Effectiveness

Tests have shown the device to catch the belt within seconds after breakage. The Nieuwoudt Belt-Trap has operated successfully in a production environment where the mine management was completely satisfied with its performance and resulted in increased production and a safe environment in the conveyor belt area.

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normal working position
Belt Brake: First Phase
1. Normal working position – conveyor belt in free               running position 2. Loss of tention due to top belt breaking: First           phase, starting to close
   
Belt Brake: Second Phase
Belt Brake: Last Phase
3. Loss of tention due to top belt breaking: Second                 phase, belt moving off the roller onto the jaw
 4. Loss of tention due to belt breaking: Third             phase, Top jaw closed in a fully arrested                 position