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PROK opens specialist facility in Indonesia

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PROK, a leader in conveyor equipment manufacturing, has announced the official opening of its specialist facility in Surabaya, Indonesia.

This purpose-built facility reinforces PROK’s commitment to providing industry-leading experience, expertise and service for conveyor equipment to local customers, PROK said.

The Surabaya facility is specifically designed to provide conveyor pulley refurbishment services to mining companies located in Southeast Asia.

One of the key advantages of PROK Surabaya is its strategic location, which enables the global refurbishment and service teams to be in close proximity to major mining operations. This proximity allows for local engineering support, responsive operational and maintenance assistance and round-the-clock service and emergency support.

PROK has a long history in Indonesia, having been a key supplier of conveyor equipment and services to the region for many decades.

PROK General Manager, Wade Guelfi, said the new facility was initiated in partnership with local customers.

“The facility makes sense for our local customers in Indonesia. Our strategy is to be close to our customers and this is another example of this commitment.

“In order to bring this vision to life we worked closely in collaboration with our customers in the region. They were obviously keen and interested as this facility will bring lasting value to their operations. It means they have an OEM on their doorstep to help maximise their conveyor uptime.”

The Surabaya facility boasts a range of conveyor products and services that meet international quality standards, with the capacity to refurbish pulleys weighing up to 20 tons.

PROK Surabaya operations benefit from the support of PROK’s global network of specialist conveyor facilities and production teams based in Australia, the USA, Canada, Chile and Brazil.

PROK ready to highlight conveyor pulley and wear solutions at Expomin 2023

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PROK, a leader in conveyor equipment manufacturing, is planning to showcase its range of engineered pulleys, PROK HDPE and ROXDUR wear solutions at the upcoming Expomin 2023 event in Santiago, Chile, from April 24-27.

Visitors to the PROK booth will have the opportunity to participate in live product demonstrations, view products in augmented reality, and experience PROK’s holographic display. This interactive display will allow visitors to explore PROK’s conveyor components in an entirely new way, it says.

PROK Chile General Manager, Andres Virot, said: “At PROK, we are committed to innovation and pushing the boundaries of conveyor component technology. Our team of experts has designed and manufactured products that have revolutionised the industry. We are proud to showcase our range of products at Expomin 2023, and we look forward to meeting visitors and demonstrating the capabilities of our conveyor components.”

One of those products on display is PROK HDPE (pictured), a high-performance non-metallic composite roller that has helped mining companies across the globe reduce costs and improve safety, according to the company. PROK HDPE includes dual-layer wear indicator technology which provides a proactive tool for improving roller maintenance scheduling. The lightweight construction also assists to avoid manual handling injuries when changing out rollers.

PROK idlers set for overland conveyor system at Roy Hill iron ore operation

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PROK has been selected by Roy Hill to manufacture and supply the idlers for a new circa-8km overland conveyor system as part of the iron ore mine’s Rom4 expansion in Western Australia.

PROK says it was awarded the contract for the conveyor idlers off the back of a long history of success with various overland conveyor systems across the globe.

Roy Hill requires the new overland conveyor to connect a new crusher to the existing mine infrastructure. The system comprises two overland conveyor systems that are approximately 8 km in length.

The entire project scope for the conveyor components included the manufacture and supply of 23,500 rollers and 6,500 idler frames.

The majority of the rollers will be PROK HDPE, a lightweight composite roller. PROK HDPE was chosen due to its lightweight construction and exceptional reliability, PROK said. The rollers include dual-layer wear indicator technology which facilitates smarter roller maintenance.

PROK General Manager WA, Wade Guelfi, said PROK HDPE will bring a range of benefits to Roy Hill’s operations.

“PROK HDPE is proven in heavy-duty iron ore applications and will assist to reduce maintenance costs, increase production and importantly improve safety outcomes,” he said. “We were thrilled to be able to partner with Roy Hill on this project and look forward to working closely with them to continue to optimise conveyor performance.”

PROK to showcase HDPE roller set at MINExpo 2021

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Global conveyor component manufacturer PROK is preparing to exhibit at MINExpo International 2021 in Las Vegas, USA, with its brand new PROK HDPE roller set to be shown off at the event from September 13-15.

Paul Byrne, Managing Director at PROK, says MINExpo 2021 is a great opportunity to connect with the industry.

“We are really excited to meet and connect with attendees at MINExpo and showcase some of the exciting product innovations currently happening at PROK,” Byrne said. “We will have our conveyor component product range on display at the stand, including our brand new PROK HDPE roller which was recently released to market.”

Made from a specifically engineered high-density polyethylene, PROK HDPE is suitable for corrosive environments and includes a premium seal arrangement (with low friction properties to ensure low break away mass and run resistance during operation). The rollers come in a range of sizes to suit a variety of mining operations and applications.

The new HDPE roller also includes visual wear indicator technology, which assists mining companies to improve their maintenance planning.

“PROK has been busy working on some really unique innovations and MINExpo 2021 provides a great opportunity to present to the market how these products can optimise their operations,” Byrne said.

PROK takes conveyor roller durability to a new level with HDPE solution

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PROK has just released a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) roller which, the company says, is lighter, more durable and avoids secondary conveyor damage in the event of a failure, reducing the unscheduled downtime that costs mining companies millions of dollars in lost productivity annually.

PROK Global Product and Engineering Manager, Ray Anderson, said the new roller was specifically designed for high speed and large tonnage applications where reliability was crucial.

“Conveyor rollers are a big cost and can cause huge risk to an operations output,” he said. “A mine or port facility with a large conveyor system will often need to replace several rollers in a day, and that requires a lot of maintenance manpower.

“If a traditional steel roller breaks it can damage the conveyor belt and the whole conveyor system can go offline, so the mining industry has been steadily moving towards lighter, more durable rollers made of advanced composite materials.

“Reliable rollers are crucial to maintaining production levels. If a conveyor stops due to roller failure, you start losing money.”

The global conveyor component manufacturer says it pioneered the use of lightweight HDPE material in conveyor rollers over 10 years ago searching for a solution that would not damage the conveyor belt in the event of failure, while reducing the risk of manual handling injuries when rollers were being installed or changed out.

Built on more than 18 months of research and development, its latest solution is state-of-the-art, taking low maintenance rollers to a whole new level, PROK said. Using a specially formulated reinforced polymer matrix, the lightweight, belt-friendly, wear-resistant roller has been created for heavy-duty applications.

Incorporating features to lower maintenance costs and a high-performance bearing housing to ensure there is no risk of end-cap walk over time, PROK HDPE delivers the reliability that can help mining companies increase production and improve safety, according to the company.

The HDPE rollers are made from a specifically engineered high-density polyethylene, which means they are suitable for corrosive environments. They also have a premium seal arrangement (with low friction properties to ensure low break away mass and run resistance during operation) and come in a range of sizes to suit a variety of mining operations and applications.

In what PROK claims to be a world first, the new HDPE roller also includes visual wear indicator technology to assist mining companies in improving their maintenance planning.

The original PROK yellow tube combines with a green inner layer to act as a visual wear indicator for maintenance teams so they can better plan their roller changeouts. This innovative feature will help customers to simplify idler maintenance and reduce costs, according to the company.

PROK sets its sights on Pilbara iron ore sector with Newman service centre

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Global conveyor components OEM PROK has opened a new specialist conveyor service centre in Newman, Western Australia, to provide local conveyor solutions and products to the Pilbara region.

As one of the largest manufacturers of conveyor idlers and pulleys in the world, the opening of PROK Pilbara is a major milestone and provides the opportunity to be closer to key iron ore operations, the company said.

PROK recently held a grand opening event at the new workshop attended by around 60 people including customers and representatives from the local community.

Speaking at the event, PROK Business Unit Manager – Technical Services, Arun Bangalore, said the new facility means customers will have access to expert conveyor solutions right on their doorstep.

“The opening of PROK Pilbara means we will be even more agile to customer requests with quicker turnaround times, local support and access to the best engineers and technicians in the market,” he said.

“With so many mine sites located in and around Newman, it was the perfect location and it makes sense for us to be located here with our customers.”

The workshop is fully equipped for pulley refurbishment, general fabrication and fitting services and provides mining companies with access to local expert technical specialists and engineering support.

The 4,000 sq.m site also includes pulley testing equipment, including vibration analysis testing and dynamic balancing, providing customers with access to the latest in condition monitoring technology, PROK said.

“Mining companies no longer need to send their equipment to Perth, they now have a local engineering workshop that offers everything they need to optimise their conveyor system,” Bangalore added.

As well as providing expert conveyor solutions, PROK will have a big focus on directly contributing to the local Pilbara community.

“Supporting the local community and customers is a key pillar of PROK Pilbara’s strategy and we see major benefits including creating employment opportunities, engaging with local suppliers, providing support to community groups, local charities and sporting groups and executing the PROK Indigenous Engagement Program,” Bangalore said.

PROK conveyor pulleys to feature at Fortescue’s Iron Bridge magnetite project

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Global conveyor components manufacturer PROK has been awarded a major contract for the design, manufacture and supply of conveyor pulleys at the Iron Bridge Magnetite project, a joint venture between Fortescue Metals Group subsidiary FMG Iron Bridge and Formosa Steel IB Pty. Ltd, near Port Hedland in Western Australia.

PROK will produce around 170 complete pulleys from its Bayswater production facility in Perth, Western Australia. The pulleys will be installed across 25 new conveyors at the Iron Bridge site.

PROK says it is an expert in conveyor equipment and specialises in solutions that help mining companies across the globe keep their conveyor systems running efficiently and safely.

PROK General Manager, Wade Guelfi, said the Iron Bridge contract award highlighted PROK’s high level of technical capability and manufacturing experience.

“As a recognised leader in large engineered pulleys, we were a perfect fit for this type of project,” he said. “Our advanced in-house engineering team worked closely with the client to design a pulley solution that meets all project requirements.”

The pulleys range in sizes from 500-1,200 mm diameter and will be delivered in six stages starting in January 2021, the company said.

The contract forms part of Stage 2 of the Iron Bridge project, which involves construction of a large-scale process plant and port infrastructure to support 22 Mt/y (wet) of magnetite production. Stage 1 (pictured), completed successfully, was achieved by building and operating a full-scale pilot plant at the North Star mine site. This pilot project included the use of a dry crushing and grinding circuit, which FMG plans to leverage in stage two.

In FMG’s March quarter results, released late last month, the company said the $2.6 billion project was progressing on schedule and budget, with first concentrate production planned in the first half of calendar year 2022.

“We are excited to be part of this project and proud to be supporting Fortescue with heavy-duty engineered pulleys manufactured right here in Western Australia,” Guelfi added. “We look forward to working closely with FMG as the project progresses.”