A license granted by Dunlop-Enerka Becker of the Netherlands enables BATEMAN to design, supply and market the Enerka-Becker conveyor.

Enerka-Becker conveyors have significant advantages over conventional belt conveyors as the conveyed material is enclosed by the belt and no airborne dust can be generated during transportation. In addition, bulk particulate materials can be conveyed up steep angles of and around vertical and horizontal curves with a very small radius. The simple conveyor layout and few moving parts result in low maintenance costs.

The key to the exceptional advantages of this conveyor lies in the design of the belt, which is fabric-reinforced with a thickness of approximately 5 mm with solid rubber triangles integrally moulded to the edges of the belt. When the belt is installed the triangles support the belt between two rows of rollers so that the material hangs in a rubber pouch formed by the belt.

The Enerka-Becker conveyor system was invented by Mr Becker in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. Development, in close cooperation with Dunlop-Enerka, commenced in 1992 and in 1993 worldwide patents were obtained and the first conveyor built. Since then many systems have been installed and the concept extensively tested in the field.

The belt width and speed combine to produce high conveying capacities and the conveyor belt with its edging of solid rubber triangles is durable, as it consists effectively of one homogeneous piece of rubber.

Various belt qualities are available, from abrasion resistant and oil and grease resistant to temperature resistant up to 80º C. Belt splicing is easy and can be performed by personnel qualified to splice normal textile belting. The low belt tension requires only simple support and minimal foundations, thus reducing capital cost.

The multipoint drive system permits the use of tension members with one rating for all possible conveyor layouts, irrespective of capacity or belt width. A uniform belt strength for each belt width and a standard belt supply facilitates stock keeping.

BATEMAN is a world leader in bulk materials handling, offering a comprehensive suite of high technology conveyor systems, including overland, specialised, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.