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Poing, Near Munich, Germany, December 4th, 2024. At the pulp mill of international fiber manufacturer Lenzing in central Austria, uninterrupted material transport is essential for a smooth production process. Conveyor belts in particular, which transport moist wood chips among other things, have to withstand extreme loads in order to avoid breakdowns and downtimes. As a leading international supplier of conveyor technology and wear protection solutions, REMA TIP TOP supported the plant with a tailor-made solution for two critical conveyor belts with a total length of over 200 meters.

Two profiled, oil- and grease-resistant EP400/3 4+2 conveyor belts were installed at a height of 40 meters. These are equipped with 3 mm high nubs that provide a non-slip surface - a key feature for the safe and efficient transport of the moist wood chips, which have a water content of around 40 percent. The special design of the conveyor belts ensures that they can withstand the extreme conditions of wood processing without swelling or losing strength. This is mainly due to the wood components cellulose, lignin and hemicellulose in combination with moisture, which quickly makes conventional conveyor belts unusable.

"In pulp production, the smooth running of the conveying processes is crucial. With our comprehensive maintenance service, we support Lenzing in optimizing planned maintenance intervals and minimizing unplanned downtimes," explains Wolfgang Tronegger, Managing Director of REMA TIP TOP Industrie GmbH. "Like us, Lenzing has high quality and safety standards, which is the basis for a long-term cooperation. The work was carried out by an experienced three-man installation team and completed in the agreed time and quality.

By providing durable conveying solutions, REMA TIP TOP helps to ensure that production in the pulp mill can be planned in advance and carried out largely without interruption. This increases Lenzing's operational reliability. "This type of partnership cooperation shows how we can offer our customers added value as a reliable service partner - from consulting and planning to precise implementation and long-term support," continues Wolfgang Tronegger.

This type of proactive component maintenance is no longer standard practice everywhere. "Especially in a difficult economic situation in the construction and concrete industry, such as we have been in for the past two years, the repair aspect is becoming increasingly important," says Wolfgang Tronegger. "Many customers find it difficult to carry out the necessary maintenance work with their own personnel. They are therefore concentrating more and more on their core competencies and reacting quickly to 'unexpected' damage. REMA TIP TOP Industrie GmbH is thus continuously expanding its own service in close cooperation with its German REMA TIP TOP colleagues, and the number of technicians employed is also steadily increasing.