Strudex Launches New Impact Bed--Expanding Wear Solutions Portfolio

HENG SHUI, China – Strudex, a specialist in rubber wear-resistant products for mineral processing, today announced the launch of its new Impact Bed for conveyor loading zones. This marks the company’s second product dedicated to conveyor systems, following its well-established polyurethane and rubber belt cleaners.

The launch represents a significant step forward in Strudex’s product line expansion strategy, demonstrating the company’s engineering capability and responding to growing market demand for reliable, cost-effective loading zone protection.

Solving the Weakest Point on Any Conveyor

Heavy, sharp materials dropping from height onto a conveyor belt – that is where belts fail first. Impact damage, punctures, sagging between idlers, and material spillage are daily headaches for processing plants in mining, aggregates, cement, and recycling industries. These problems not only shorten belt life but also cause unplanned downtime, costly repairs, and safety risks.

Strudex’s new Impact Bed directly addresses these challenges. Designed to absorb shock at the transfer point, the impact bed provides full-width, continuous support under the belt – eliminating the gaps and point-load stress that traditional impact idlers create.

“After successfully supplying belt cleaners that protect the return side of the conveyor, we saw a clear need on the carrying side – especially at the loading zone,” said a Strudex spokesperson. “Our Impact Bed is the natural second product in our conveyor protection lineup. It shows that we are not a one-product company. We are systematically expanding our solutions for bulk material handling.”

Three Core Advantages: Extend Life, Precise Fit, Easy Change

The Strudex Impact Bed is built around three engineering principles that deliver measurable results for plant operators.

✅ Extend Belt Life – Full-Width Support Eliminates Sag and Point-Load Stress

Unlike traditional impact idlers that leave gaps between rollers, the impact bed uses a series of high-resilience rubber bars mounted on a sturdy steel frame. These bars cover the entire loading width, preventing belt sag and spreading impact forces evenly. This design:

- Eliminates punctures caused by sharp material trapped in idler gaps

- Reduces cover wear and carcass fatigue

- Protects the belt from concentrated impact damage

Field experience from similar Strudex wear products suggests that belt life can be extended by 100% to 200% compared to idler-based loading zones.

✅ Precise Fit – Adjustable Chain System Matches Belt Profile Perfectly

No two conveyors are identical. Belt width, trough angle, and loading conditions vary widely. The Strudex Impact Bed features an adjustable chain system that allows maintenance teams to fine-tune the support profile to match the belt’s natural trough shape.

The result: no gaps between the belt and the impact bars, no material leakage at the edges, and a clean loading zone with minimal dust and spillage.

✅ Easy Change – Chain System Replaces Quickly Without Special Tools

Wear parts must be replaced eventually. The Strudex Impact Bed makes this simple. The modular chain system allows worn impact bars to be unhooked and replaced without special tools, welding, or prolonged conveyor shutdowns. This reduces maintenance time and lowers operating costs – a direct benefit for plant operators under pressure to maximize uptime.

A Strategic Expansion of Strudex’s Product Line

The Impact Bed is the second conveyor-focused product from Strudex, following the company’s polyurethane and rubber belt cleaners (scrapers). The belt cleaner line, launched earlier, has been well received for its dual-hardness design, excellent wear resistance, and gentle action on belt splices.

With the addition of impact beds, Strudex now offers a more complete conveyor protection package: cleaners for the return side, and impact beds for the loading zone on the carry side. This expansion reflects:

- Growing customer demand for integrated solutions that reduce total cost of ownership

- Strudex’s engineering depth in rubber and polyurethane materials, from flotation wear parts to mill liners and screen panels

- A clear roadmap to introduce more conveyor components in the future

“Our customers in mining and mineral processing have been asking for a reliable impact bed that works with their existing conveyors,” Dai added, the product manager of Strudex. “We listened. We designed. And now we are delivering. This is not a me-too product – it is built with the same attention to wear life and ease of maintenance that our flotation rotors, mill liners, and screen panels are known for.”

Built on 20+ Years of Rubber Engineering

Strudex’s factory was founded in 2002 (predecessor: Huanyou Rubber Products) and has since grown into a manufacturer of internationally advanced rubber wear solutions. The company operates CNC machining centers, rubber testing laboratories, large hydraulic vulcanizing presses, and rubber injection equipment.

Products are exported to Russia, Germany, the United States, Kazakhstan, Spain, Brazil, Chile, and other countries. The company’s core philosophy is to lead industrial innovation, improve product standards through standardized processes, and increase energy efficiency for mineral processing operations.

The new Impact Bed benefits directly from this heritage. The rubber impact bars use a specially formulated compound with excellent resilience and abrasion resistance – proven in thousands of hours of service in other Strudex wear parts.

Availability and Global Support

The Strudex Impact Bed is available immediately. The product can be customized for different belt widths, trough angles, and material types. Spare impact bars and chain components are stocked for fast delivery.

Strudex also offers technical support for installation and retrofit projects, ensuring that plants can upgrade their loading zones with minimal disruption.