Nyrstar

19.11.2024

Nyrstar

Nyrstar is a global multi-metal business that can meet the demand for zinc, lead and other metals and products for many generations to come. Nyrstar has a market leading position in zinc and lead and has mines, smelters and other operations in Europe, the United States and Australia.

Lifetime is high compared to our previous belts, 7 days on average for 80 days with the MLT solution. Significant reduction of maintenance interventions and costs. Improvement of the stability of the furnace feed, minimizing machine downtime.

Lionel Duconseil - Reliability Specialist

How to improve the belt's lifespan ?

Customer issue

Our previous thrower belts had a short life span (on average 7 days).

MLT answer

The MLT thrower belts defined according to each product in contact and machine characteristics have a much better resistance and stability in the thrower, which increases the life of the belt.

Technical specifications

Type of installed belt : endless thrower belt without splice textile chain and metal wefts
Endless belt length : 2860 mm
Width : 500 mm
Thickness : 9 mm
Product in contact with the belt : Zinc Ore