Quarry Management magazine has been the official monthly journal of The Institute of Quarrying since 1918. Each issue contains timely, relevant and topical coverage of all key issues, developments and advances in the aggregates sector.

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This Month - April 2021

Feeding, Conveying & Storage

Mission Impossible?
Is it possible to find a conveyor belt that can handle the destructive forces that cause ripping, tearing and impact damage? Rob van Oijen, manager of application engineering at Netherlands-based Dunlop Conveyor Belting, looks at this all-too-common problem and explains how even the most destructive forces can be overcome.

Case Study: Dunlop Superfort at Whatley Quarry 
Vulcanising South West Ltd supply and install new conveyor belt at Hanson’s flagship site.

Continental Conveyor Developments
Continental unify Conveying Solutions branding around the world and develop visual and acoustic technology-based inspection service for conveyor belt systems.

Designing for Safety 
Martin Engineering outline a new approach to belt conveyors.

Feeding, Conveying & Storage
Nine-page round-up of some of the latest feeding, conveying and storage developments.

Institute of Quarrying

Benefits of Upgrading IQ Membership
IQ explains how keeping membership grades up to date helps to demonstrate professionalism and commitment to the industry, whilst reaping the benefits of being part of the IQ community.

Viewpoint

Reducing Global Energy Consumption 
Morten Wierod, president of ABB Motion, urges greater adoption of high-efficiency motors and drives to combat climate change.

Spotlight

Still Moving Through the Gears
Volvo’s I-Shift transmission technology remains a breakthrough innovation after 20 years.