In any mining operation, be it iron ore, coal, bauxite or gold, conveyor transfer chutes are one of the most common items of plant, and often the most troublesome.

Costs associated with conveyor transfer chutes include initial capital, ongoing maintenance and downtime.

If you are installing a new chute, or re-building an old one, imagine the advantage of having a crystal ball that would show you how it will perform before you commit the concept to steel.

Physical scale modelling can provide that crystal ball, allowing bugs to be eliminated before they become costly mistakes.

If you want to improve the confidence levels in your transfer design, read on...