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Increase the Life of Bend Pulley Lagging of HL-3 Conveyor using TQM Adhika More1, Harsh Makwana2, Dr. Girish P Deshmukh3, Dr. Laxman Kumar Pandey4 1 Adhika More, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, ACPCE, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 2 Harsh Makwana, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, ACPCE, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 3 Dr. Girish P Deshmukh : Head of Department, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, ACPCE, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 4 Dr. Laxman Kumar Pandey : Asst. Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, ACPCE, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 1-4 Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, A C Patil College of Engineering, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract - This study focuses on increasing the life of
including water conservation and waste management programs.
bend pulley lagging in Hearth Layer (HL)-3 conveyors, a crucial component that provides traction and grip to the conveyor belt. Wear and tear of bend pulley lagging can lead to reduced conveyor belt life, increased maintenance costs, and production downtime. The study proposes a novel approach to increase the life of bend pulley lagging using a combination of high-performance materials and optimized design. The investigation involves testing various materials and design configurations for the bend pulley lagging, including rubber, ceramic, materials and different thicknesses and patterns. In this study, the principles of quality circle & total quality management(TQM) is used for better results.
2. PROBLEM STATEMENT The introduction of a cleat belt into the material handling process of a conveyor system has resulted in a wear and tear issue with the pulley lagging. This is due to the cleat pattern on the belt causing damage to the pulley lagging, which is crucial for the conveyor system's proper functioning. To avoid potential complications, it is important to investigate potential solutions to mitigate the problem and ensure the conveyor system runs smoothly. ❖ Problem Statement:- Low life of bend pulley lagging of HL-3 conveyor.
Key Words: (Bend pulley lagging, conveyor belt, increased life, quality circle, total quality management)
❖ Impact:- Cost ❖ Objective:- To enhance the life of Bend Pulley lagging by finding the root cause & also optimizing the cost.
1. INTRODUCTION JSW Steel is an Indian steel company that belongs to the JSW Group. The company was founded in 1982 and has its headquarters in Mumbai, India. It is one of the leading integrated steel manufacturers in India with a capacity of 18 million tons per annum. JSW Steel operates several manufacturing plants in India, including its flagship plant in Vijayanagar, Karnataka. The Vijayanagar plant is one of the largest single location steel plants in the world with a capacity of 12 MTPA. It is a fully integrated plant that includes iron ore beneficiation, coke ovens, blast furnaces, steel making, and downstream facilities. JSW Steel also operates a plant in Salem, Tamil Nadu, with a capacity of 1 MTPA, which produces cold rolled steel and galvanized steel products. The company's Dolvi plant in Maharashtra has a capacity of 5 MTPA and produces hot rolled and cold rolled steel products.
❖ Goal:- To increase the life of pulley lagging from 2 months to 12 months .
JSW Steel has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. The company has invested in state-of-theart technology to reduce its carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency. In addition, it has implemented several initiatives to promote environmental sustainability,
Materials Handled - Iron Pellets
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Fig.1: General arrangement of HL-3 Conveyor Specifications of the HL Conveyor Capacity - 600 TPH Belt Length - 541 meters Belt Width - 800 mm
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