Riyadh Limestone Quarry EP Conveyor Belt Solution

Project Overview

In 2025, a limestone quarry in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, partnered with BEDROCK to upgrade its crushing section conveyor system. The production line transports crushed limestone under continuous high-impact and heavy-duty operating conditions.

The customer had previously used locally supplied 5–6 ply conveyor belts with a rubber cover strength of only 6–8 MPa. At the crusher discharge point and along the main conveyor line, the belts frequently suffered from surface wear, impact damage, misalignment, and premature replacement. The average service life was only 2–3 months, requiring approximately four replacements per year and significantly increasing maintenance costs while disrupting production continuity.

Following a comprehensive site evaluation, BEDROCK recommended an EP900/3 · 24 MPa · DIN-X Grade abrasion-resistant conveyor belt, extending the service life to at least 12 months and substantially reducing downtime and replacement frequency.

Project Information

Project Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Limestone Quarry / Crushing Plant

Conveyor Belt Model: BEDROCK EP900/3

Rubber Cover Strength: 24 MPa

Abrasion Grade: DIN-X

Belt Width: 1,200 mm

Conveying Capacity: 400 TPH

Main Belt Speed: 3 m/s

Annual Belt Consumption: Approximately 200 meters

Challenges Faced by the Customer

Before the upgrade, the customer encountered several operational issues:

Low-strength conventional belts were unable to withstand harsh crushing conditions.

Average service life was only 2–3 months, leading to frequent replacements.

Approximately four belt changes were required every year, resulting in extended downtime.

Recurrent maintenance activities negatively affected production efficiency.

Although the initial purchase price was lower, the total operating cost remained high.

BEDROCK Solution

Based on the site's crushing and conveying conditions, BEDROCK recommended:

BEDROCK EP900/3 · 24 MPa · DIN-X Grade Conveyor Belt

Key advantages of the solution include:

24 MPa high-strength cover rubber

DIN-X premium abrasion resistance

EP900/3 high-tensile carcass construction

Enhanced impact and tear resistance

Superior suitability for crusher discharge points and limestone conveying applications

In addition, BEDROCK provided local technical support, assisting the customer with conveyor belt selection, installation recommendations, and long-term maintenance guidance.

Before-and-After Comparison

Project Results

After adopting the BEDROCK conveyor belt solution, the customer achieved significant improvements:

✔ Conveyor belt lifespan increased from 2–3 months to at least 12 months

✔ Annual replacement frequency decreased from approximately four times to once per year

✔ Reduced maintenance-related downtime

✔ Lower labor and replacement costs

✔ Improved operational continuity of the crushing production line

✔ Reduced long-term total ownership costs (TCO)

Conclusion

The Riyadh limestone quarry project demonstrates that while premium conveyor belts require a higher initial investment, the BEDROCK EP900/3 24 MPa DIN-X Grade Conveyor Belt delivers substantially greater long-term value in demanding crushing applications.

Through longer service life, fewer shutdowns, and lower maintenance requirements, customers benefit from improved productivity, lower operating costs, and a significantly better total cost of ownership.