Conveying

Morris, Minn. — Superior Industries, Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, is proud to announce that Belt Tech Industrial has been named a full line dealer of its growing group of bulk processing and handling equipment. For two decades, the Indiana-based company has distributed Superior’s brand of conveyor components. Now, with this expanded partnership, Belt Tech will additionally sell and service Superior’s crushing, screening, washing and conveying equipment throughout Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee.

“This expanded partnership with Superior allows us to grow our business in a way that will ultimately benefit our customer base,” says Belt Tech CEO, Jordan Russell. “Material producers can expect the same reliable, high-quality customer service that Belt Tech is known for, but we can now support their processing and handling equipment needs as well. It’s great to be able to provide that added value.”

Founded in 1991 by two brothers and since passed down to the next generation of family leadership, Belt Tech Industrial has built a strong name in the industry for honesty, respect, hard work and company pride. According to Superior, these shared values will benefit material producers in the region looking for solid, dependable partnership from their crushing, screening, washing and conveying equipment supplier.

“We have always tried to partner with manufacturers who provide the best possible support, care about their customers and most importantly produce great products,” says Russell. “So when the decision was made to expand our business into processing and handling equipment, Superior became the obvious choice.”

In addition to their home in Washington, Indiana, Belt Tech operates from service locations in Illinois and Kentucky.

Morris, Minn. — Superior Industries, Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has manufactured the first ever 210-foot (64m) road-portable telescoping radial stacking conveyor. This TeleStacker® Conveyor, designed and built for a frac sand operation in Texas, is the longest one of its kind ever built.

The 210-foot (64m) conveyor has a stockpiling capacity of 400,000 U.S. tons (363,000 MT), 30% more than any other telescoping conveyor on the market. According to Superior, the company’s solution is less than half the cost of a fixed or stationary tripper conveyor with the same capacity.

In addition to high capacity frac sand applications, operations that may benefit from a longer unit include sites that need to build inventory with large tonnage stockpiles and shipload applications. A 210-foot (64m) telescopic conveyor will fill a vessel hold more completely than shorter models.

Morris, Minn. — Superior Industries, Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, announces Industrial Products Conveyors & Drives (IPCD) as a new distributor of Superior idlers and pulleys. IPCD will stock Superior idlers and pulleys at its warehouse in Richfield, North Carolina.

“The past two decades of hard work at Superior has developed a strong product offering backed by a just as strong brand of customer service.,” says Bill Harvey, president and founder of IPCD.
“Superior is a clear choice for any industrial distributor.” Previous to acquiring IPCD, Harvey was the founder and president of CCI Conveyor Pulleys.

Before coming under new ownership, IPCD was known as Industrial Products Incorporated, a supplier of conveyor equipment and components since 1976.

Morris, Minn. — Superior Industries, Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has hired Terry O’Hearn as its new conveyor components territory manager for the southcentral United States. O’Hearn will work with distributors in the region to market and sell conveyor components in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas.

Active in the industry since 1981, O’Hearn has 36 years of experience working with conveyor belting and components. Before starting at Superior, O’Hearn worked for Texas Bearing, helping the company open a new branch in Dallas.

O’Hearn was drafted by the Detroit Tigers out of high school and ended up playing two years of baseball at Western Michigan University where he graduated with a bachelor’s of business administration in marketing. O’Hearn’s sports background helped propel him into sales. “Being in outside sales fits that competitive mindset,” he says.

“I feel totally at home at Superior,” comments O’Hearn, adding, “I’ve been very impressed with the sales team and I’ve been completely convinced of the great company culture at Superior.

Morris, Minn. — Superior Industries, Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, completed manufacturing of its first Razerlink® Mobile Conveyor—a multi-functional machine designed to load, unload, transfer, and/or stockpile material.
According to Superior engineers, by combining mobility with telescoping conveyor technology the Razerlink Mobile Conveyor limits downtime and accelerates material handling. Additionally, one time handling of material aids in maintaining high quality material spec.

Each unit is tailor-made to the exact conditions of the customer’s operation, whether it be a barge, rail, quarry, mining or construction site application. Mobility options include conveyor tracks, drive tires, or towable tires. For applications not requiring telescoping capabilities, the Razerlink Mobile Conveyor can be fitted with a fixed length, radial, or luffing conveyor. The unit’s feed design can come in the form of a drive over ramp, back up ramp, or feed hopper, which accommodates most loading styles.

The units are built in 48-inch (1,219mm) or 72-inch (1,828mm) wide models and can transfer material at rates up to 1,500 TPH.

Morris, Minn. — Superior Industries, Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has released a new patented conveyor component accessory, the Safety Handrail.

Universally mounting to all idler frames, Superior’s Safety Handrail helps prevent entanglement in belting. Depending on local MSHA standards, operators can use the Safety Handrail in place of an e-stop cable.

The handrail has a diameter of 1-¼ inches and is available in 8 or 10 foot lengths. Operators receive assembly hardware included with the part when they order. Extra pipe endcaps and extra brackets are available to order.

Morris, Minn. — Superior Industries, Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has added a new Speed Sensor to its conveyor component accessories offering.

The Speed Sensor monitors the speed of a conveyor belt by producing electronic pulses interpreted by a PLC or Superior Speed Sensor module. The unit’s sensors help operators control conveyor shutdowns, monitor belt slippage, and trigger warning systems.

Fitted for CEMA C and D idlers, Superior Speed Sensors are available for belt widths ranging from 24 – 72 inches and are protected by a two year components warranty. They can be mounted on a clean side roll, return roll, or troughing wing roll.

Morris, Minn. — Superior Industries, Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has expanded their conveyor components accessories line with the release of their new Impact Cradle. The curved design of the Impact Cradle eliminates the space between the belt and bed, adding extra protection.

Designed to fit into an existing idler mounting footprint, the Impact Cradle is built to receive the blunt force of material flow at transition points in conveying systems, lessening the wear on the conveyor belt. Without support, conveyor belts are vulnerable to rips, tears, and other impact related damage. The Impact Cradle’s thick urethane segments absorb shock and dissipate contact energy, reducing conveyor belt wear and tear.

Fitted for CEMA C, D, and E idlers, the Impact Cradle is available in 20 and 35 degree trough angles for 5, 6, or 7 inch diameter roll heights.

Morris, Minn. — Superior Industries, Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has launched a new portable plant configuration—the Tandem Guardian® Screen Plant. The unit, which includes both a primary and secondary screen, gives operators more options for processing material and expands an application’s potential tons per hour produced.

Superior engineers designed the Guardian Horizontal Screen with a number of unique features to improve usability and maintenance.

• Patent pending bottle jack lifting points simplify and speed spring replacement and improve safety.
• A segmented belt guard and sectioned tailgate greatly lighten the loads of these two features, requiring only one person to remove and return the guards and gates during maintenance.
• Exclusive to Superior, and new to the industry, are bolt-locking, hinged access doors. The convenient feature allows access for screen media maintenance and hinges prevent operators from misplacing the spillage-preventing doors.
• A 100% fully-enclosed belt guard ensures maximum safety while an integrated, onboard tensioner accelerates maintenance to the motor belt.

The unit’s screens are designed with extended top deck discharge lips for accurate material transfer onto cross conveyors. The plant includes two 7 x 20 triple deck screens, each with 50 HP, 1200 RPM motors. Custom sizes are available.