Bedrock and Eastern Province Cement Company Complete Technical Cooperation on Hot Vulcanized Conveyor Belt Jointing

Dammam, Saudi Arabia – On June 30, 2025, Bedrock Industrial's technical team collaborated closely with the engineering team of Eastern Province Cement Company to successfully complete the hot vulcanization of a critical conveyor belt joint. This collaboration marks a significant breakthrough in technical cooperation between the two parties in the maintenance of cement production equipment, providing crucial reliability assurance for conveyor systems in high-load continuous production scenarios.

This maintenance project targets a high-load conveyor belt in Dongfang Cement Company's production line, which handles core material transportation. Due to prolonged high-intensity operation, the original joint area has experienced accelerated wear and strength degradation. If left untreated, this would directly compromise the production line's continuity and stability. After preliminary evaluation, both teams decided to implement the heat vulcanization joint technology—recognized as the "gold standard" in conveyor belt connection engineering. Through high-temperature and high-pressure vulcanization, the rubber molecules form deep cross-linking, achieving joint strength comparable to the original belt body's lifespan.

During the two-day project, Bedrock deployed a professional vulcanization technology team to collaborate with equipment maintenance engineers from Dongfang Cement Company in completing core joint processing. The site implemented a "segmented splicing process" and "precision temperature control system": On one hand, gradual segment-by-segment splicing ensured uniform vulcanization across all joints; on the other hand, high-precision temperature control equipment monitored vulcanization temperatures in real-time (maintaining precise control within 145±2°C range) to prevent rubber performance degradation caused by temperature fluctuations. After rigorous testing, the joints achieved a strength exceeding 92%, fully meeting the cement industry's stringent requirements for high dust exposure, intense impact, and continuous 24-hour operation.

"The quality of hot vulcanized joints directly determines the operational efficiency and safety margin of the entire production line," stated the on-site technical director of Bedrock. "We maintained close communication with the Dongfang Cement Company team throughout the process, strictly adhering to standardized operating procedures from joint pretreatment (including grinding precision and cleanliness) to adhesive formulation and vulcanization time control, ensuring each joint meets engineering-grade reliability standards." The director further explained that in this collaboration, Bedrock's team not only provided equipment and technology but also offered hands-on guidance to help client engineers deeply understand key parameters and quality control points in the hot vulcanization process. "This' technology co-development 'model not only helps us solve current issues but also enhances clients' self-maintenance capabilities, laying the foundation for long-term stable production," said the Equipment Director of Dongfang Cement Company, highly praising the collaboration. "Bedrock's team demonstrated impressive professionalism—they brought advanced hot vulcanization equipment and, more importantly, shared years of field experience, such as adjusting vulcanization pressure based on conveyor belt wear patterns and determining optimal cooling timing for joints. These details directly determine final outcomes and instill confidence in the equipment's long-term stability." The director added that this successful collaboration further validated Bedrock's technical expertise in conveyor system maintenance and laid a trust foundation for deeper cooperation. "We look forward to establishing a long-term partnership with Bedrock to jointly address more equipment maintenance challenges in cement production."

The successful completion of this hot vulcanization joint operation marks another milestone in the technical collaboration between Bedrock and Oriental Province Cement Company in cement production equipment maintenance. Going forward, Bedrock will continue to uphold its "Technology Companion" service philosophy, providing Saudi cement industry clients with end-to-end lifecycle support—from conveyor belt selection and installation commissioning to daily maintenance and troubleshooting. This includes customized supply of high-performance wear-resistant conveyor products, along with value-added services such as regular inspections, emergency repairs, and technical training, all designed to help clients enhance equipment operational efficiency and reduce overall maintenance costs.

As Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 drives infrastructure and industrial upgrades, the demand for cement as a fundamental building material continues to grow, demanding higher reliability and continuity in production equipment. Bedrock will leverage this collaboration as a springboard to deepen its presence in the Saudi market. Through technology empowerment and localized services, Bedrock aims to become a trusted "equipment guardian" for the local cement industry, contributing professional expertise to regional industrial development.

Bedrock Industrial is a global provider specializing in industrial wear-resistant conveying systems and equipment maintenance solutions. With core operations spanning mining, construction materials, power, and port sectors, the company operates under the philosophy of 'technology-driven, service-accompanying' to deliver end-to-end support from product development to technical solutions. Its business covers markets across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

About Oriental Cement Company: One of the major cement producers in eastern Saudi Arabia, Oriental Cement Company has long been committed to improving production efficiency through equipment upgrading and maintenance optimization to provide high quality cement products for regional infrastructure and construction projects.

Looking ahead, Bedrock will leverage this collaboration to deepen strategic partnerships with Saudi enterprises, continuously expanding its offerings in wear-resistant conveying systems and equipment maintenance services. By combining technological innovation with localized service networks, the company will deliver more efficient and reliable industrial solutions for Saudi Arabia's infrastructure and construction sectors, actively supporting the thriving development and transformation of the nation's industrial economy under Vision 2030.