“It’s the only type of impact bed that truly is an impact bed,” Figgins explains. “An impact bed to me is something that has some give to it. All the other ones are just flat beds, and the rock comes down and pierces the belt.”

In evaluating their overall effectiveness, Figgins says the company is pleased with the impact beds’ performance and return on investment. “They don’t break down and the belts last longer,” he adds. “We don’t have any more worries. It’s just a win-win situation for us.”

Chip Winiarski is Flexco’s market manager for heavy-duty applications. He serves customers, distributors, OEMs, design firms, and belting companies engaged in surface mining, quarry, aggregates, cement, and related industries.