The S-Gear structure system has been developed in response to changes in the industry requiring larger capacity conveyor systems. In the case of longwall Maingate systems, requiring mobility to regularly install and remove the structure, this has resulted in component weights increasing toward and over the upper limit of manual handling capabilities.

The “S-Gear” ™ system uses an ergonomic design approach to reduce the potential risks. Removing the requirement to manually handle the structure, and where this is not possible, reducing component weight as far as practicable to allow safe, simple installation and removal of the structure.