Soucy Plastiques’ HD Impact Bar: a revolutionary tool for the mining industry

The HD Impact Bar is one of the flagship products developed by Soucy Plastiques, our division specialized in engineering plastics. Designed for the mining industry, the HD Impact Bar absorbs the impact of rocks as they fall onto conveyor belts following blasting. Read on to find out how this product has become a benchmark of the industry.

Conveyor belts used in the mining sector are under extreme duress. After the blasting process, rocks are thrown at an incredibly high speed and need to be quickly and efficiently halted. The Soucy Plastiques team noticed that conventional solutions are often made of aluminum and UHMW-PE (a type of plastic). These materials have significant limitations in terms of durability, security, and efficiency.

The HD Impact Bar is superior to current bars available on the market thanks to a unique combination of materials. It is made of UHMW-PE and rubber that are moulded together to ensure perfect adhesion. In fact, the composition of the HD Impact Bar is an exclusive formula developed by Soucy Plastiques and has several benefits when compared to aluminum bars. 

• Quick, secure installation: The UHMW-PE coating makes it easier for the bars to be installed onto the impact beds, thereby minimizing the risks of accidents during installation and maintenance.
• Enhanced durability: Because the rubber and UHMW-PE are moulded together, the materials will never come unglued. That means the Impact Bar increases service life by 55% compared with other bars. And, unlike aluminum, plastic doesn’t rust.
• Greater safety: The Impact Bar contains no aluminum which eliminates the risk of sparks. This also makes it easier to find any metal tools that have inadvertently made their way onto the conveyer belt.

Exceptional absorbing and elasticity properties: Rubber efficiently absorbs impacts, resulting in a smaller impact on the conveyer belt and other equipment. Thanks to its one-of-a-kind formula, UHMW-PE will always retain its original shape while aluminum tends to remain warped.

Soucy Plastiques’ HD Impact Bar has myriad advantages for mining companies.

• Lower maintenance costs: Increased service life resulting in fewer replacements and less downtime.
• Occupational safety: A lower risk of accidents helps make the work environment safer.
• Greater productivity: Faster installation and longer service life result in optimized operations.

Soucy Plastiques’ HD Impact Bar is an innovative solution that meets the specific needs of the mining industry. By combining the unique properties of UHMW-PE and rubber, Soucy Plastiques has created a durable, safe, and effective product that represents a technological leap forward for the mining industry.