Palabora Project World Record Design included mechanical design, dynamic analysis, pulley FEA, curved chute design, control system, instrumentation, and commisioning. Worlds strongest belt at the time.
Year of Construction: | 1989 |
Location: | South Africa |
Length (Tail to Head): | 2.875 km |
Power: | 14,100 kW |
Capacity: | 7,200 tph |
Strength: | ST-6600 N/mm |
Speed: | 4.1 m/s |
Material: | Copper Ore |