Nucor Louisiana Project

Nucor Louisiana Project Design included belt design and system review for a 1.4 km bi-way pipe conveyor.

Year of Construction: 2013
Location: Nucor – Convent, LA
Length : 1.4 km
Power: 1,470 kW
Capacity: 4,000 tph
Strength: ST-1600 N/mm
Velocity : 3.4 m/s
Material: Iron Ore (carry side) and Reduced Iron (return side)

Interesting Features:

  • Confine® EP-1600 fabric belt with Low Rolling Resistance cover.
  • Bi-way conveying: 4,140 tph iron ore – carry side / 3,800 tph reduced iron – return side.
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