Nucor, Louisiana Pipe Conveyor

Nucor Louisiana Project Design included belt design and system review for a 1.4 km bi-way pipe conveyor.

Year of Construction: 2013
Location: Nucor – Convent, LA, USA
Length (Tail to Head): 1.4 km
Power: 1470 kW
Capacity: 4000 tph
Strength: ST-1600
Speed: 3.4 m/s
Material: Iron Ore (carry side) and Reduced Iron (return side)
Interesting Features:
  • Confine® EP-1600 fabric belt with Low Rolling Resistance cover.
  • Bi-way conveying: 4,140 tph iron ore – carry side / 3,800 tph reduced iron – return side.

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