Ports
High-altitude conveyor belt — Port terminal
Full belt replacement at height with zero downtime in a 24/7 port operation.
Client: Puerto TerminalIndustry: Port logisticsLocation: Colombia
The challenge
15-meter elevated belt, running 24/7 at a port terminal, severely deteriorated after 3 years. Downtime cost USD 50K/day in lost operations.
Our solution
Full multi-ply rubber belt replacement with reinforcement. On-site vulcanizing to avoid disconnecting the system.
The result
Belt operational in record time. Estimated service life extended by up to 3 additional years. Zero additional downtime in the following 18 months. Client adopted preventive maintenance based on our recommendations.
Key metrics
Service life
+3 años
Uptime
99.8%
Annual savings
USD 100K
“GBS didn't just replace the belt. They showed us how to operate more efficiently. They're partners, not vendors.”
Operations Manager, Port Terminal
