Steel is considered the material of choice for protecting surfaces against wear in conveyor systems for heavy materials. In practice, however, steel reaches its limits in many cases. Rico Harting, Product Manager at REMA TIP TOP, has been developing solutions for efficient and sustainable wear protection in conveyor systems for many years. In this interview, he explains which alternative materials should be considered for wear protection and how modern composite systems such as REMALOX HD help to reduce repair and maintenance costs and significantly increase operating runtimes.
What are the key challenges in conveying heavy materials?
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What are the key challenges in conveying heavy materials?
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Wcffu ouzr ebdaz ligff iel dhlcrq ud jprx helqyfnqbu?
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