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Challenging Large Scale Mining: High Complexity Overland Conveyors and Gearless Technology

The mining sector faces several challenges including deeper pits, lower ore grades, and the need for transportation systems that can efficiently move larger quantities of material over extended distances, across more complex terrains. Conventional drive systems for overland conveyors are nearing their technical limits, and remote locations pose additional difficulties for specialized maintenance.

At Bedeschi, we lead this transformation through the design of Overland Conveyors.

Our conveyors offer high transport capacity and power, capable of navigating intricate routes featuring multiple horizontal and vertical curves—all while maintaining high speeds.

What sets us apart in the market?

1- Senior Engineering with Global Heritage

Our specialized technical team located in Germany includes engineers with over 30 years of experience in this type of equipment. We do not just design machines; we apply decades of lessons learned in the world’s most demanding gearless overland conveyor projects

2- Mastery of Gearless Technology

We know this technology better than anyone; our engineering team has been present in several projects across the world. By eliminating the gearbox, we deliver systems with:

Efficient high‑power drive systems: this leads to a significant reduction of electrical consumption and carbon footprint.
Energy Efficiency: compared to conventional drive systems, gearless systems are 5% more efficient.
Simplified Maintenance: say goodbye to large volumes of lubricating oils and unplanned shutdowns. Eliminating gearboxes drastically reduces the number of components subject to maintenance (such as bearings and couplings).
Greater Reliability: the risk of failure is significantly lower compared to conventional systems.
Increased Availability: fewer mechanical components result in fewer failures and maintenance points.
Additional benefits: our gearless systems also reduce noise and vibrations, eliminate oil leaks, lower spare‑parts inventory requirements, and greater safety due to having fewer rotating parts.

We are Bedeschi. Local Commitment with International Support

Since the opening our offices worldwide, we have combined our Italian, German, Australian, and Chilean engineering capabilities with an agile, close approach to projects and clients across the world.

We turn geographic challenges into competitive advantages. If your project requires moving large volumes of material in an intelligent, agile, and sustainable way, with the support of global experts, get in touch with us.