25% emission reduction The results are striking: thanks to the lower belt weight and reduced rolling resistance, the Twaron and Sulfron belt achieves energy savings of 25% compared with the benchmark standard belt. What’s more, this is accompanied by significant savings in CO2 emission. And this has more than just an environmental impact: due to the EU emission trading scheme (EU-ETS), CO2 emissions also have a financial value. tons 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 10,000 0 1) Standard belt 2) Standard belt + Sulfron 3) Sulfron + Twaron belt CO2 emissions during life time of conveyor belt A rapid return on investment Further financial assessment of the Twaron and Sulfron belt also shows a relatively quick investment payback time. This is based on the belt’s raw material costs and on the reductions it creates in energy use and CO2 emissions. Of course, the calculations refer to a specific belt installation with its own set of variables. For instance, the CO2 emissions calculated here are based on an installation using coal-generated. For conveyor belts using other sources of power, the outcome of the calculations will differ somewhat. Sustainable performance for conveyor belts However, the CBM tool can be adapted to any individual situation, and can help determine the optimal materials for use in your mining installation. Contact us to find out how Twaron and Sulfron can create a sustainable solution for you. For more information, please email us at [email protected] or visit www.teijinaramid.com En route to energy savings In today’s mining operations, the transportation of minerals and overburdens accounts for a major share of energy consumption and CO2 emission. What’s more, newly implemented taxes and legislation are now limiting energy usage and emissions in the mining sector. As a result, companies are coming under ever more pressure to adopt more sustainable operational practices. This data reflects our best knowledge at the time of publication. The content is subject to change as a result of new developments. It only contains a selection of the properties of the product(s) and is meant for commercial use only. Teijin Aramid gives no warranties and does not accept any liability regarding (i) the fitness of the products for any particular use, (ii) the correctness, completeness and usage of the information, (iii) the usage of the products (iv) or any infringement of any (intellectual or industrial) property of a third party. All intellectual property rights regarding this publication are the property of – or are licensed to - Teijin Aramid. Without our prior written consent, the reproduction and publishing of (parts of) this publication is prohibited. 36-06-05/2012 20,000 Long, heavy-duty conveyor belts are an essential part of the mining industry – but driving these belts requires massive amounts of energy. In light of the new legislative environment, growing energy prices and carbon emission penalties, Teijin Aramid’s high-performance Twaron aramid fiber and Sulfron additive offer distinct advantages. When used in conveyor belts, they help optimize energy usage and limit emission to meet the industry’s stringent requirements. Key benefits when using our aramid • Less energy consumption • Less CO2 emission • High strength, low elongation • Lower CAPEX and operating costs • Resistance to corrosion, heat and flame

Measuring sustainability In order to preserve natural resources, the world needs more sustainable product solutions. But how do you measure a product’s sustainability? Teijin Aramid has developed a special Customer Benefits Model (CBM) for conveyor belts. It is based on our own eco-efficiency analysis, and quantifies both the economic and environmental impact of different conveyor belt designs. High strength, low weight Weight for weight, Twaron is five times stronger than steel and three times stronger than polyester (PET). This means that a Twaron-reinforced conveyor belt is considerably lighter...