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This feature appeared in the August 2025 issue of Australian Mining<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pulley vibration analysis testing equipment completed commissioning at CPS\u2019 Bayswater workshop in June. Image: Conveyor Products and Solutions<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The WA mining industry demands durability and performance. CPS is stepping up to meet that challenge.<\/em>

Conveyor Products and Solutions (CPS<\/a>) is meeting the demands of the Western Australian mining industry with the commissioning of its new pulley vibration analysis (VA) rig.

This fully automated testing equipment delivers a new level of capability for pulley quality assurance, previously only available within the Fenner Conveyors<\/a> portfolio from the facility in Mackay, Queensland.

Miners across WA can now access advanced load testing locally, further enhancing site confidence in CPS\u2019 pulley performance and reducing lead time associated with the service.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHaving our own specialised rig in WA really lifts our game,\u201d CPS operations manager \u2013 pulleys Rob Leclercq told Australian Mining<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe can now offer the same high standards of pulley testing to our Western Australian clients as we do on the east coast, without the delays of interstate transport.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CPS\u2019 VA system is designed to test pulleys under load, speed and wrap conditions that closely simulate mine-site applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rig, which is capable of handling pulleys up to 25,000kg in mass, 2800mm in diameter and with bearing centres up to 5000mm, supports loading capacities up to 250 kilonewtons (kN), variable speed testing from 0\u20138m per second, and features an adjustable wrap angle to suit specific pulley conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means more accurate diagnostics and more reliable pulleys deployed to WA\u2019s most demanding operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe can check and quantify surface or sub-surface defects on the bearing assembly, assess pulley balance, and confirm installation integrity,\u201d CPS mechanical engineer Daniel Nixon told Australian Mining<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEach pulley leaves our facility validated against strict standards and customers receive a reliable baseline for future monitoring.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Commissioning involved constructing a sunken pit, integrating hydraulic systems and running comprehensive trials. Image: Conveyor Products and Solutions<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

That baseline is critical for WA\u2019s iron ore, lithium and gold producers, where the cost of any unplanned shutdown can run into the millions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pulley vibration testing not only prevents avoidable breakdowns but helps operators plan maintenance with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAustralia\u2019s Tier 1 iron ore miners require pulleys to pass vibration testing,\u201d Nixon said. \u201cWe\u2019re now able to do that here in WA, which is a huge benefit for the sector.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The adjustable wrap angle is a standout feature of the new system. Unlike many testing rigs that have fixed angles, CPS\u2019 set-up allows for flexibility to match different conveyor configurations seen on-site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur adjustable wrap angle means we can test a pulley as it will be used in the field, providing a far more accurate result,\u201d Leclercq said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This innovative approach is matched by the rig\u2019s safety-first design. CPS built the system in-house with a dedicated automation team, ensuring maximum control and minimal manual handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe rig is almost completely autonomous, which reduces human interaction and associated manual handling risks, making the pulley testing process safer and more repeatable,\u201d Leclercq said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CPS automation engineer Luke Rice said automation has also improved the testing equipment\u2019s reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve integrated accelerometers throughout the system,\u201d Rice told Australian Mining<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis allows for precise local monitoring through vibration analysis equipment, while also enabling cloud-based data sharing for third-party verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDuring commissioning, we saw a strong correlation between our results and those from SKF and Wood Group, which reinforced the system\u2019s accuracy and reliability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commissioning the rig was a significant achievement in itself. The process involved constructing an engineered sunken pit, assembling the structure, integrating hydraulic and automation systems, and running comprehensive trials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt took just over a year between first scoping the system set up in Mackay and achieving full operation at our Bayswater facility,\u201d Leclercq said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSeeing that first pulley go through the system and pass third-party testing was a huge moment for the team.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new rig also opens the door for additional services, with CPS now able to test refurbished pulleys or units that have been in site storage before they are recommissioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This investment is part of a broader push by CPS and its parent company Fenner Conveyors to standardise their national offering and bring east and west coast capabilities into alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere was a real push from Fenner to get this rig into Western Australia so we can further support this market,\u201d Leclercq said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe collaborated closely with the Mackay team to scope what worked well during their equipment commissioning and built on that to deliver something even more advanced. We\u2019re always on the look-out for continuous improvement opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is a pulley testing system that rivals anything else in the country and provides WA miners with the support they need to keep conveyors running. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This feature appeared in the August 2025 issue of Australian Mining. The WA mining industry demands durability and performance. CPS is stepping up to meet that challenge. Conveyor Products and Solutions (CPS) is meeting the demands of the Western Australian mining industry with the commissioning of its new pulley vibration analysis (VA) rig. 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