In April, sustainable technologies solutions provider Metso launched a productised version of its FIT in-plant, and Foresight, overland conveyors for reliable material transportation in the mining industry.

The high-capacity Metso Foresight overland conveyors are fixed or relocatable, connecting the primary crushing station with a coarse-ore stockpile; while the Metso FIT in-plant conveyors are compatible with Metso’s FIT crushing plants that are designed for the most demanding mining applications.

The standardised conveyor modules and the premium components offer high capacity and layout flexibility, as well as substantial savings in time and resources, from feasibility and design to implementation, thereby enabling higher lifetime productivity, Metso reports.

“The modular FIT and Foresight conveyors take project ease, speed and productivity to the next level,” says Metso crushing senior VP Guillaume Lambert.

He adds that Metso has designed these conveyors for easier planning, configuration, installation and maintenance with a wide range of modules and components.

“This enables our mining customers to get their in-plant and overland conveying systems up and running faster and brings a quicker return on investment.

“Thanks to the standardised modular design of the conveyors, we have been able to shorten delivery time by up to 25% and set-up time by up to 15%,” explains Lambert.

Metso’s premium components are used in the conveyors, and use of its ConveyInsights predictive maintenance and flow control technology can help customers achieve productivity targets.

“To improve the feasibility study process on Foresight overland conveyors, we developed the William Conveyor Explorer – an application software that is connected to our conveyor module range. It can be found in the new Metso Crush and Convey Resource Center.

“Our mining and engineering, procurement and construction management customers can enter their process and route data and then instantly assess multiple options and download the modules they need for efficient planning in their software environment. This development also supports mine electrification programmes to reach fast decarbonisation plans and targets,” notes Lambert.

To ensure continuous conveyor performance, Metso can provide a wide scope of services ranging from optimisation and life- cycle services, to premium wear and spare parts.

Metso has installed over 1 000 km of conveyors, globally.